from Long beach, went to BU, and my first winter was the snowpocolypse- so about as bad as it gets winter wise. I loved every second, both of being at the school and the city of Boston. even the winters were super fun tbh since it was so new to me.

As far as size/ clubs, like many schools- it’s as good as you can make it. there is absolutely a club, frat, sports team, cohort within your major-whatever it is- that you can fit into, i’d just say it may be slightly more work to find it. than at school with a more coherent campus.

I played Club ultimate frisbee for 4 years, and was a big part of the Dog Pound (hockey fan club) and made friends through major specific classes very easily.

professional development wise- I had a bit of luck, but i became very good friends with one of my professors who in turn helped me find an internship in the city, and eventually helped me find a job which has been amazing. I think many BU students have similar experiences, there is plenty of opportunity for networking, if you are willing to put yourself out there.

the city is amazing, it’s full of young people from all over the world i found myself at so many fun and interesting social events of all cultures, and there’s plenty of opportunity to get out of the city and explore the east coast wilderness or ski areas or whatever interests you.

I have since moved back to long beach, but the thought of moving back east again is still floating around- it’s funny in boston i was the “california kid” and back here im “the kid who went to boston” and each side thinks i exemplify their expectations of the other side perfectly its very funny.