HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 With my senior year of High School coming up, I really need to start worrying about Colleges. My main choice right now is Emerson College in Boston. The thing is, I've never been to Boston. I am a New Yorker, so I don't get the chance to visit often. I should be visiting in the next couple of weeks, but if anybody who lives in Mass. or has at least visited, can you tell me how it is? Anything and everything would be very helpful. BTW, I think there was a thread like this before with the same question I'm asking. I couldn't find it, but if someone could post a link to it, it would help out a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Depends on what you're looking for, honestly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BX 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Beans. He's looking for beans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Got plenty of those! *farts* [/ten year old sense of humor] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Spike, what sort of a school are you looking for? I'd visit a few campuses and get a feeling. There are schools like University of Michigan that have 40,000 students, and then places like Emerson with only a few thousand. Definitely check some places out, apply to a bunch, and see who treats you kindest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Go to school at Boston, Boston College, Harvard or Northeastern and you get to see the excellent Beanpot Tournament in person Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Really great actually. I was there two years ago, and I had a blast there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 A really great part about Boston is the fact that there are so many colleges in that city. It ups the "18 year old girl away from home for the 1st time" factor substancially, thus greatly increasing your chances of getting some trim. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 It's good for what it is. "Don't Look Back," "Peace of Mind," and "More Than a Feeling" are overplayed, some will argue, but like the Madden games say, they're #1 for a reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dames 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 I've never been there, but I've always wanted to go too. I was actually going to go to Boston with my girlfriend at the time a couple of years ago. September 14th -17th, 2001. Had everything booked, had money saved and everything. After 9/11 happened, we canceled the hotel and all that and I still haven't been there. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 It's good for what it is. "Don't Look Back," "Peace of Mind," and "More Than a Feeling" are overplayed, some will argue, but like the Madden games say, they're #1 for a reason. Can't forget about "Foreplay/Long Time" or "Amanda" Oh, and another part of the appeal of Boston............you can have a beer in Cheers for Christ's sake! Just like Norm! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Too many Democrats for my taste, but if that's your thing then I heard it's beautiful there -- except for the crappy winter weather and high cost of living... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Black Lushus 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 It's good for what it is. "Don't Look Back," "Peace of Mind," and "More Than a Feeling" are overplayed, some will argue, but like the Madden games say, they're #1 for a reason. No lie, as I began reading this post, More Than A Feeling began playing on our company radio...gotta love the Classic Rock stations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Out of state tuition is an ugly, ugly thing, my friend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 The only things that suck about living in Boston are the old-school Puritanical laws that are still on the books ... ... the bars close really early (normally no later than 2:00 am) & the public transportation closes down even earlier (so you have to take cabs if you're out later than midnight). ... the liquor stores are closed on Sunday, so you have to stock up on Saturday night to have your football beers. ... there are, as kkk mentioned, way too many Democrats and liberals. You get used to it after a while, but it still sucks. The good outweighs the bad, though. There are a ton of colleges, so there are a ton of bars & a ton of college girls. The music scene is second to none. And it's close to Montreal, so you and your underage friends can make the drive up to legally drink and whatnot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 As Left as Boston is and they have those goofy laws in your first two points? Odd... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 It really is a strange paradox of how the city built on Puritanical Protestant conservative morals is a haven for liberal Catholics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Thanks Guy. I'll be checking it out within the next two weeks, so here is hoping for the best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Once again, I will pay someone to go take a shit on a certain Boston girl's doorstep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheesalaIsGood 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2004 Once again, I will pay someone to go take a shit on a certain Boston girl's doorstep. Let me know where and when.... I'm game. Not too far from Beantown being in Cow Hampshire. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2004 It's not going to be enough to be worth a drive of more than a half hour. Like $20 or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2004 Why don't we ask Barry Bonds what he thinks about Boston? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Wildbomb 4:20 Report post Posted August 14, 2004 I go to Emerson, actually. Place is weed killer for anyone further to the right than, say, well... to be honest, if you're not uber leftist hippie, more than 50% of the student body won't like you much. But hey, I don't give a shit. It's still a great school. Lots of other colleges nearby. A group of us play FOOTBALL EVERY SUNDAY on the Boston Common. Most of the liquor laws got repealed, actually, which is cool. Still 2 AM closing, but what are you going to do. Emerson's fun. Sure, there's the idiot lefties that think that Clinton was a hidden Republican (don't ask...it's painful to remember this stuff)...great college town, plus only having to take four classes a semester...good times. What are you thinking of going for? --Ryan ...one month till move in, and it can't come soon enough... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2004 Will you shit on her doorstep for me? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JangoFett4Hire 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2004 Kotz. I live in the city. I'll be happy to poop on a girl's step, or hell even the girl herself for you. I won't even ask for money, but if you wanna pay me in beer, that would be good. What part of the city does she live in? As for Boston, some neighborhoods are better than others. Personally, I like to hang out in Allston-Brighton and JP. A lot of locals bitch about A-B being a college kid slum, but that's ok with me. Bars and restaurants are a lot cheaper here, there are quite a few good clubs with live music (Common Ground and Harper's Ferry to name two) and if you like drunken college sluts you'll need to pay The Kells a visit. There are a few good dives in Allston too (The Model and Silhouettes) and a ton of ethnic food places to wet your whistle. JP (Jamaica Plain) is the artsy/bohemian section of town. Southie (South Boston) is the home of many irish immigrants. The North End is the mostly-italian section. The streets are really narrow and the buildings are on top of another, give it a real old-world feel. Kenmore Square/Back Bay/Fenway is fun too. This is where you'll find Fenway Park, Landsdowne Street among other fun places. Also: neighboring towns like Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville and Quincy can be fun. There's always something to do around here. i love Boston. Also, re: Barry Bonds, if he hates Boston so much, why does he send his son to boarding school here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted August 17, 2004 What are you thinking of going for? A little late with this, but I want to major in Play/Script Writing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Daddy X Report post Posted August 20, 2004 I'm starting at BU in the fall, great school, great city. Growing up and living 50 Miles fro Boston has brought me there many times, and I've loved going for as long as I can remember. There's definatly always something to do. I'm not sure if I'd choose Emerson personally but it depends what you want to get involved in. Its more of an artistic oriented school, with a small athletic type scene, which isn't for me. If you are interested in things like film though its a GREAT school from what i hear. There's always something to do in the Boston area. Last night me and a few friends randomly drove into Boston and walked around for a few hours, and realized that even on a weeknight when school isn't even in session there's plenty of fun to be had. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 I still say that one day, all of the Mass/RI TSM'ers need to rent out a hall, like, at the center of our homes (to try to get equal distance for us all) and just chill the fuck out. Me and Nevermortal would chat metal, and the rest of you could shit on Kotz's chick's doorstep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2004 Uhhhh, Laz? Is there a third option? Are my only choices talking metal or taking a crap with a bunch of other guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2004 Well...we'd prolly all go get tons of porn and booze and shit. Duh. What do you take me for, some kind of Canadian? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
