What is BU like?

[bits]

BU is the lowest ranked school I applied to, but I like the location and think I might want to go there if they give me some financial aid for my master's program.

Has anyone visited and gotten a vibe for the school, profs, etc? Any thoughts on how it compares to BC, TC, NYU?

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Also, this might sound silly, but the based on the only picture I've seen of the school, the building seems kind of small and shabby...Wondering if anyone has any insight into the facilities.

[gvletmeintogradschool]

I attended BU as an undergrad. While the building may look small and shabby via the picture online, I assure you the facilities are quite good. Also, you may have classes in buildings throughout the university (as BU tends to do). The classes that I had with professors in the School of Ed were great- the professors are incredibly knowledgable and take the time for individual attention. Plus, the location of the campus is great. You are near nearly everything of note in Boston.

[dfree86]

I also attended BU as an undergrad and I definitely agree with the above poster. It's one of the smallest schools in the University, but has a really great community and really excellent people. Don't let the ranking fool you - it's a great location and an excellent place to be. I actually found the building to be quite endearing; it's a big old brownstone with character (1/2 floors!) and class. I had good education professors and some excellent TAs as well. You can't beat Boston, either.

I ended up getting a full scholarship for undergrad so that drew me to it, but I was really glad I went in the end. WAY better than BC. : )