Boston University Class of 2013 Forum

[Kiersten1985]

August 1st here. I'm living in the North End which as far ask I can tell is the fucking boardwalk/parkplace of boston. It's my only option though (for complicated reason).

The North End is a fantastic place and the food is f-ing amazing. The only downside will be its distance to BU, but you'll manage, I'm sure.

[Kiersten1985]

Does anyone know if legal writing is graded at BU?

EDIT: It is.

[Cupidity]

August 1st here. I'm living in the North End which as far ask I can tell is the fucking boardwalk/parkplace of boston. It's my only option though (for complicated reason).

The North End is a fantastic place and the food is f-ing amazing. The only downside will be its distance to BU, but you'll manage, I'm sure.

Thanks for the info. Northend is the only place where the commute to Brandeis and BU is reasonable, roomate is a Brandeis Grad student. I know its crazy expensive, but a 2br for 1600 is still cheaper than a 1br for 900.

[aChahmedLife]

I'm headed up to Boston in 2 weeks to check out apartments- I'm thinking I want to live in campus-owned housing and I am still looking for a roommate. Is anyone still looking for housing/know of any decent campus-owned housing locations?Thanks!

[dakatz]

I'm headed up to Boston in 2 weeks to check out apartments- I'm thinking I want to live in campus-owned housing and I am still looking for a roommate. Is anyone still looking for housing/know of any decent campus-owned housing locations?Thanks!

I was thinking about going for the campus-owned housing, but they charged a bit more than I was looking to pay. 580 Comm Ave is a great place since it is so close to the law school and heart of campus. Rates are high though, with studios starting at just under 1200 a month. But the facilities seem to be nice, and the location can't be beat.

As for me, I sent in my application for on-campus graduate dorm housing the second the app was available. So I'm hoping to get myself a single in one of the graduate brownstones by Kenmore. Did anyone else apply for the grad dorm housing?

[dakatz]

Oh, and does anyone from the Class of 2013 live in Jersey/NYC area? Would definitely be interested in meeting some future classmates this summer if anyone is free.

[Blindmelon]

Oh, and does anyone from the Class of 2013 live in Jersey/NYC area? Would definitely be interested in meeting some future classmates this summer if anyone is free.

You guys should set up a NYC area HH for C/O 2013 - someone did last year and it was a blast. I'm a New Jersey-er btw.

[dakatz]

Oh, and does anyone from the Class of 2013 live in Jersey/NYC area? Would definitely be interested in meeting some future classmates this summer if anyone is free.

You guys should set up a NYC area HH for C/O 2013 - someone did last year and it was a blast. I'm a New Jersey-er btw.

Yeah, that's the sort of thing I'm looking to organize. Nothing too huge, but if I can get a group together to go out to dinner/have a night out/Yankees game, etc, I'd definitely be down.

[boston13]

.....Good Luck to all!

[Kiersten1985]

I'm in NYC and would definitely want to get together with some BU'ers. Let's make it happen. I'm good for any weekend coming up. We could probably reserve a back room at a bar.

Any bar suggestions? If anyone works downtown, Stone St. is always a good time in the spring/summer.

[karmakmsa]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone has had trouble with contacting financial aid by e-mail? A few months ago I e-mailed and they never answered so I had to call, and again I sent an e-mail and no answer.

Also, anyone know if BU is open to scholarship negotiations? Any success stories?

[daniel5215]

Hey I know lots of you guys are looking for housing now. There is a nice condo for rent in Brighton, but the landlord requires 3 ppl to rent it. Now we've got two (me and a BC 3L) and waiting for you to be our roommate. Below is some basic info about it, if you guys are interested, please email to: ottang@gmail.com

.3 bedrooms
.2 bathrooms
.Location: Towne Estate Apartment Complex
.Address: Lake Shore Ct, Brighton, MA
.Quiet and safe neighborhood
.2 free off-street parking lots
.7 mins walking distance to the train stop
.20-30 mins in total (including walking to the T stop and time on the T) to get to BU Law campus
.1.4 miles away from BC Law campus
.BC shuttle is about 5-7 mins walk away
.Rent: $650/month, utility bill not included.
.Utility Bill: Usually about 40 each month for summer (including cable and electricity) and about 50-55 in the winter for each person.


The outside of the apartment building

One of the rooms

[ilovelawapps]

Hey, just wondering what you guys are doing regarding summer sublets...a lot of the 3 and 4br places I'm looking at have 9/1/10 move-in dates...

[dakatz]

I'm heading up to Boston tomorrow to secure my apartment for the year. Since they offered me a housing stipend, I need to use it on a grad dorm or a rental property run by BU. They have a bunch of "rooms" in the South Campus area in suite-style living arrangements so I will probably go for one of those, since they seem to be a very cost friendly option that would be totally covered by the stipend. Won't be a very big room, and I will have to share a bathroom/kitchen, but I can't argue with living right on campus 5 minutes away from the law school.

[Kiersten1985]

Does anyone know when the Grad PLUS loan form will be ready?

[JayTal]

It was ready sometime last week.

[D.Wilde]

I know Blindmelon typically lurks around these forums, but I'm bored at the moment, so if anyone has any questions for a BU rising 2L, please feel free to ask away.

[Kiersten1985]

It was ready sometime last week.

Oh, really? I went to the finaid site and the link isn't working yet. I guess I have to go find that email...

[Xiaolong]

I know Blindmelon typically lurks around these forums, but I'm bored at the moment, so if anyone has any questions for a BU rising 2L, please feel free to ask away.

Whats the job situation like for the c/o 2011? How long did it take you to get used to the tower?

[JayTal]

Hey, just wondering what you guys are doing regarding summer sublets...a lot of the 3 and 4br places I'm looking at have 9/1/10 move-in dates...

I know that we're trying to negotiate an early move in with the current tenants, but if that doesn't work I'll probably be living out of a hotel for a week

[Blindmelon]

Hey, just wondering what you guys are doing regarding summer sublets...a lot of the 3 and 4br places I'm looking at have 9/1/10 move-in dates...

I know that we're trying to negotiate an early move in with the current tenants, but if that doesn't work I'll probably be living out of a hotel for a week

I have a 3bdrm/1 bath I may be willing to rent out super cheap for a week (I feel your pain). My roommate will be here till the bitter end, but 1 already left and I want more than anything to get off the Sept. 1st move in cycle so I may be out early. I'll keep you all updated.

[D.Wilde]

I know Blindmelon typically lurks around these forums, but I'm bored at the moment, so if anyone has any questions for a BU rising 2L, please feel free to ask away.

Whats the job situation like for the c/o 2011? How long did it take you to get used to the tower?

Job Situation for c/o 2011: I'm not a member of the c/o 2011, so I can't speak with any real certainty on this issue, but I can say that there are people who are not on law review who currently have SA jobs at most of the largest Boston-area firms. All of my 2L friends have a job, although many of them are not living the SA/prestigious PI dream. The overall emotional climate among the c/o 2011 seems to be...nervous but not terrified.

The Tower: The tower sucks. It's always either way too cold or way too hot, the fire alarm went off during some 2L exams, the elevators are slow and always cramped, and the whole building sort of feels like halfway between a high school and a hospital. That being said, the 1L classrooms are generally quite nice. Also, I believe the Dean of the school is quite accurate when she states that if the biggest complaint about BU is the building, then the school must be doing something right!

[aChahmedLife]

Does anyone have a summer or August sublease at all? I just got an August sublease and wanted to move to Boston early in the month, but not sure who is around or what there would be to do since I do not have a job there. Any suggestions? Would love to get together with other law students before classes start!

[utcris410]

Is anyone still looking for a roommate?

[john158]

Is anyone still looking for a roommate?

I was recently informed that their dormitory style housing for grad students is all filled. Now I have to find an apartment, and I don't live in Boston. I think I may have to get a roommate to make things affordable. Let me know your situation utcris.
I'm a 24 year old male btw.