{"id":5755,"date":"2025-09-20T20:52:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T00:52:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/?p=5755"},"modified":"2025-09-20T20:52:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T00:52:28","slug":"teagan-how-to-get-around-bus-campus-without-losing-your-mind","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/2025\/09\/20\/teagan-how-to-get-around-bus-campus-without-losing-your-mind\/","title":{"rendered":"Teagan: How to Get Around BU\u2019s Campus Without Losing Your Mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Teagan Keane<\/span><\/p>\n

Boston University\u2019s Charles River Campus is big\u2014like, <\/span>really<\/span><\/i> big. If you\u2019ve ever found yourself speed-walking down Comm Ave, trying to make it to class on time, you\u2019re not alone. Whether you\u2019re a freshman still figuring out the BU Bus or a senior who somehow still gets lost in CAS, here are some tips to make getting around campus a little easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. The BU Bus is a Lifesaver\u2026 Sometimes\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The BU Shuttle is <\/span>amazing<\/span><\/i> when it shows up on time, but if you\u2019re cutting it close, don\u2019t rely on it. Download the BU Mobile app to track the shuttle in real-time so you\u2019re not left waiting in the cold (or worse, watching it drive away while you\u2019re still a block away).<\/span><\/p>\n

2. The T is Faster Than You Think\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re heading from East to West Campus and the BU Bus isn\u2019t an option, the Green Line\u2019s B branch is a solid backup. Sure, it\u2019s not the fastest train in the world, but hopping on for a few stops can save your legs\u2014especially in the winter.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Find the Secret Shortcuts\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

BU\u2019s campus is full of little pathways and cut-throughs that can save you time. Walking from CAS to COM? Skip the crowds and cut through the GSU. Need to get to FitRec? Take the alley behind Sleeper Hall instead of dodging bikers and skateboards on Comm Ave.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Best Study Spots on the Go\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019ve got time to kill between classes, knowing where to study makes a huge difference. In East Campus? Head to the top floor of Mugar for quiet study vibes. Central Campus? The COM Lounge is perfect for a quick work session. West Campus? The Kilachand Common Room is a hidden gem.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Sometimes, Walking is the Best Option\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

During peak hours, Comm Ave traffic is a nightmare. If you\u2019re only going a few stops, walking is often faster than waiting for the BU Bus or the T. Plus, you can grab a coffee at Pavement or Tatte on the way\u2014win-win.<\/span><\/p>\n

BU\u2019s campus might feel overwhelming at first, but once you get the hang of it, you\u2019ll be moving like a pro.<\/span><\/p>\n



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By: Teagan Keane Boston University\u2019s Charles River Campus is big\u2014like, really big. If you\u2019ve ever found yourself speed-walking down Comm Ave, trying to make it to class on time, you\u2019re not alone. Whether you\u2019re a freshman still figuring out the BU Bus or a senior who somehow still gets lost in CAS, here are some … Continue reading Teagan: How to Get Around BU\u2019s Campus Without Losing Your Mind<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9413,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[44652],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5755"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9413"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5755"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5756,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5755\/revisions\/5756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comblog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}