{"id":799,"date":"2014-10-07T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2014-10-07T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comgrad\/?p=799"},"modified":"2014-11-16T10:35:27","modified_gmt":"2014-11-16T15:35:27","slug":"theres-parents-weekend-in-grad-school-what-to-do-with-your-out-of-town-guests-in-boston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/comgrad\/2014\/10\/07\/theres-parents-weekend-in-grad-school-what-to-do-with-your-out-of-town-guests-in-boston\/","title":{"rendered":"There’s Parents Weekend in grad school? What to do with your out-of-town guests in Boston"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Even though it feels like the semester just got started, Parents Weekend is right around the corner (October 17-19)! New to Boston and wondering where in the world you are going to take your parents? Allow this BU veteran to help.<\/a><\/p>\n

By now, most of us grad students have had our fair share of parents weekends. \u00a0Like most schools, BU has plenty of scheduled events and seminars throughout the weekend; but in general, they cater to the undergraduate crowd \u2013 such as the \u201cParenting Panel: Parenting During the College Years.\u00a0 However, there will be an art exhibition at the College of Fine Arts\u2019 Stone Gallery, a Movie Walking Tour of campus, and several other free events fit for graduate students and their parents.\u00a0 See the full schedule of events here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Looking for a little more action? See our Men\u2019s Hockey team take on the U.S. National Under-18 team on Saturday at 7 p.m. in an exhibition match.\u00a0 Just be sure to get your tickets in advance here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve had your fill of activities around campus, be sure to give your parents a solid snapshot of your new Boston home.<\/p>\n

Fenway<\/b><\/a> is both close to home and a Boston classic.\u00a0 Just across the bridge from Kenmore, Fenway offers a glimpse at one of America\u2019s most famous baseball institutions.\u00a0 Not to mention the surrounding bars and restaurants.\u00a0 My recommendations include Bar Louie for amazing appetizers, Landsdowne Pub for the atmosphere and Sweet Cheeks for barbecue.<\/p>\n

Newbury Street<\/b><\/a> is an absolute must if your family is even slightly interested in shopping and good food.\u00a0 Newbury has stores for everyone, starting at Massachusetts Avenue with stores like Urban Outfitters and Forever 21, stretching all the way down to the Commons with high-end retailers such as Diane von Furstenberg.\u00a0 Peppered along the way are all types of restaurants, including Joe\u2019s American Bar and Grill, Stephanie\u2019s and The Cafeteria.\u00a0 You really can\u2019t go wrong.\u00a0 Once you reach the end of Newbury, be sure to enjoy the scenery at the Boston Commons and Public Gardens<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0 This is the best time of year to do so, while the leaves are turning and it\u2019s not too terribly cold yet.<\/p>\n

Want to take the tourist route? Walk your parents along the Freedom Trail and see the historical Faneuil Hall <\/b><\/a>to get a taste of the rich history Boston has to offer. If you get hungry, grab a lobster roll from Quincy Market<\/b><\/a> and check out even more shops and restaurants along the way.\u00a0 And, if there\u2019s time, get in line at Giacomo\u2019s in the famous North End<\/b><\/a> before 4 p.m. to experience some of the best authentic Italian food that Boston has to offer.\u00a0 And don\u2019t forget to stop by Modern Pastry for dessert.<\/p>\n

What are your plans for Parents Weekend? Have any other recommendations or questions on how to entertain your out-of-town guests? Let us know in the comments section!<\/p>\n

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