While balancing school, extracurriculars, sports, and more, high school students must also face the stressful reality of college. For seniors this reality is very close, but juniors must also worry about this next big step in their life. In hopes of alleviating this pressure, the MMN staff visited colleges in Boston in hope to gain perspective.
The first stop in our adventure was to Boston University. While not as prestigious as Harvard, BU is gaining recognition as a top university. To check for information and eligibility, click here.
Right as we walked out from the dark tunnel that is the T (can’t complain about Boston’s public transportation vs. LA’s though!) The massive campus was outstanding. We visited on a nice sunny day, and you could almost see the whole span of the campus. While some complain that there isn’t much of a campus feel, it didn’t seem to pose as a problem during our visit. With central locations like the library, gym, auditoruim, cafeteria and field, students won’t feel lost or overwhelemd. The campus is very long and narrow and well integrated into the city, allowing students to walk easily from place to place. If the walk is a problem, the public transportation is super easy and accessible. The trip to BU was very succesful, partly because it gave students some desire to go there, but also because it allowed us California kids to see a campus mixed into a bigger city than ours.
Next stop on our tour was Emerson. Guided by Mira Cosat alum Gabby Kula, our group was very excited to see a school rooted in Broadcast Journalism. Emerson is home to distinguish alumni that include sports produces, movie directors, and news anchors. The school is very strong in their journalism program, but they also have other majors. The campus is totally integrated into the city; way more than BU. This school was not really for me, but I really enjoyed the focus on journalism. For more information, check out Emerson’s website here.
After leaving Emerson, the MMN crew headed to Harvard. Prestigious, breathtaking, impossible-to-get-into Harvard. While it would be nice to be optimistic about getting that acceptance letter into the wonderful world of Harvard, this tour presented itself as more of a sightseeing experience.
Our trip was brief and lead by Costa’s very own Corrie Bain. We only were able to see the main freshman square. I highly recommend this spot for perspective students, parents, or even tourists; especially in the fall. The auburn, crimson, and orange leave can be seen falling to the ground and situating in piles. If you are from California like yours truly, jumping and playing in leaves is a rare and fun experience. The old brick buildings are beautiful and historical, and the cafeteria was even the set for the Harry Potter dining hall! Make sure you bring your camera and optimism for admittance, because this college is truly beautiful. For more information, check out Harvard’s website.
