{"id":750,"date":"2014-09-25T16:49:03","date_gmt":"2014-09-25T20:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comgrad\/?p=750"},"modified":"2014-11-16T10:35:35","modified_gmt":"2014-11-16T15:35:35","slug":"boston-bucket-list-for-grad-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comgrad\/2014\/09\/25\/boston-bucket-list-for-grad-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Boston bucket list for grad students"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Ali Parisi<\/strong><\/a>
\n MS Public Relations ’16<\/em><\/a>
\nBU College of Communication<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s no secret that grad school is a pricey venture.\u00a0 But here\u2019s the thing about going to grad school in Boston: you\u2019re in Boston<\/i>.\u00a0 And this sports-crazed, historical goldmine is full of numerous adventures that aren\u2019t as expensive as you may think.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re fortunate enough to have a car (or rather, unfortunate enough to have to worry about parking in the city), apple picking is a must-try.\u00a0 I have to admit, apple picking was foreign to me when I was back home on the West Coast.\u00a0 But after venturing out to Parlee Farms<\/a> in Tyngsboro, Mass. (50 minute drive), I felt fully prepared for New England fall.\u00a0 Pumpkins, flowers and over 20 kinds of apples are just some of the treats you can grab at Parlee, not to mention homemade pumpkin butter and fresh apple cider donuts that are to die for.\u00a0 Oh, and did I mention there\u2019s no entrance fee? Just don\u2019t forget cash to buy yourself some delicious treats.<\/p>\n

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However, if you don’t feel like sticking around and exploring the city we live before venturing out into the suburbs, hop on a Hubway<\/a> bike and see Boston on your own terms. Unlike pricey guided tours, Hubway allows you to rent a bicycle from over 100 stations sprinkled throughout the city.\u00a0 Any ride under 30 minutes is free, and a 24-hour pass is only $6.\u00a0 Worried about Boston\u2019s infamously scary drivers?\u00a0 Stick to the Charles River Reservation Bike loop to avoid the honking and see the river.\u00a0 And be sure to take advantage of the Hubway bikes soon, before Mother Nature gives Boston the cold shoulder.<\/p>\n

Maybe you need a break from studying, and biking just isn\u2019t your thing. \u00a0No worries. Just head to Samuel Adams Brewery<\/a> in Jamaica Plain (from BU: 20 minutes by car or 50 by train) to taste their OctoberFest.\u00a0 The brewery holds free tours year-round.\u00a0 For another beer option, check out the Harpoon Brewery<\/a> (from BU: 15 minutes by car or 55 by train) where you can get a $5 beer tasting.<\/p>\n

Aside from all these wonderful options, there is one place you simply must visit while living in Boston: the one and only Fenway Park<\/a>.\u00a0 Even if you aren\u2019t able to catch a game, tours are offered daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u00a0 Student tickets are just $12, and since Fenway is practically on BU\u2019s campus (at just a 5 minute walk from the bookstore), there is really no excuse not to.<\/p>\n

Need more ideas? Check out this article for more inexpensive ways to explore Boston: http:\/\/www.boston.com\/travel\/things-around-boston-for-under\/k7CCC0L1GXcfsnPvVDvMiM\/gallery.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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