By: Emily Wyrwa
Boston is the college town to end all college towns — and local businesses know that! It’s always hard to manage a student budget, but there are lots of ways to get out and explore without breaking the bank. Here are five amazing student deals to take advantage of with your Terrier card.
1. Student 9s
Fenway Park offers $9 tickets to select Red Sox home games to students! You can enroll in their text program, and they’ll release tickets the morning before the game. Grab your seats for just $9 and you’re good to go!
2. Free museum admission
The BU Office for the Arts gives students free access to the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), and the Harvard Art Museum (which is free for all visitors). All of these have amazing selections and exhibits — a great way to spend a weekend afternoon or a rainy day in Boston.
3. Zipcar & Bluebikes
If you find yourself wanting to get out of the city or having a project that requires you to get somewhere by car, Zipcar offers discounted memberships to students. Bluebikes also offer discounted memberships to BU students! If you’re looking to get around by something besides T or the BU BUS, these are great options to keep in mind.
4. Free fry deal
Saloniki Greek runs a promotion (at least at their Newbury Street location) where you can get a free order of fries by presenting your student ID if you order at the counter. I take advantage of this deal myself at least every few weeks; they’re delicious!
5. Theatre and arts
Students are eligible for free concert tickets at the Boston Symphony Orchestra by purchasing a one-time $30 College Card. The Boston Ballet also offers $20 rush tickets for students, or $30 tickets if you sign up for a student subscription. Students can also get $25 tickets at The Huntington Theatre at most performances.