About Boston
College "Town"
More than 50 colleges and universities call Boston home, and this large student
population—about 300,000, including an international student population of
about 20,000—contributes significantly to the overall population of the city
and to the dynamic feel of the downtown area. The number of outstanding universities
located in the city is one of the reasons Boston is considered one of the intellectual
capitals of the world. As a Northeastern student, your courses and activities will
take advantage of the city's extensive resources and the campus' central location
puts you in the center of it all.
No car, no problem. In fact, Boston is a small city, ideally suited for walking.
You can catch the "T"— Boston's public-transit trains—at one
of three stops on campus, or just point your feet up Huntington Avenue and see where
they take you. If you need to get out of the city, the airport, train station and
bus station are all accessible by public transportation. Learn how inexpensive and extensive Boston's T really is.
Culture
Scenes from around Boston
Boston is a city steeped in history and tradition. Boston was settled in 1630, and
is a relatively old American city. Today, with a population of over five million
people, it is the capital of the state of Massachusetts and the largest city in
the New England region of the United States. The city has preserved much of its
rich history and many of the original buildings and sites continue to stand as historic
monuments. In contrast to this, you can also find architecturally sophisticated
modern high-rises, all within easy walking distance of the swan boats and willow
trees of Boston's Public Garden. Theaters, museums, historic parks and trails, and
enough activities to satisfy your cultural curiosity are not far off. Come prepared
to be surprised, amused and challenged by Boston's mixture of old and new.
Boston easily lends itself to exploration by foot, and Northeastern's central location
puts you close to all the city has to offer. Within walking distance are the world-renowned
Museum of Fine Arts, Symphony Hall, and the stylish shopping and dining of Newbury
Street. Historic Quincy Market, the Museum of Science, the eclectic neighborhood
of Cambridge are all within easy reach via the "T", Boston's subway system.
Find out about current cultural
events in Boston.
You can get more information about Boston here and in many
guidebooks in book shops and on the Internet.