Campus Life & Boston

Say the word: Boston. What’s the first thing that comes to mind?

History?
Sports?
Education?
Culture?

The correct answer is: All of the above, and more!

Yes, Boston is famous for its history. And it has some of the best professional and college sports teams and events in the world, including the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots and the Boston Marathon. And true, it is home to more than 50 of the finest colleges and universities in the country, and one of the worlds liveliest cultural and arts communities. Sure, Boston has all this, but that’s not all it has to offer, by far.

Intellectual capital

For many people, Boston is synonymous with intellectual capital. It has long been a world center for higher education—and that hasn’t changed. A quintessential college town, the Boston of today is home to about 300,000 college students from all over the globe, which gives it a dynamic intellectual energy unmatched by other cities. Suffolk students thrive in this environment, and help make Boston the stimulating brain trust it is.

Making history

Founded in 1630, ten years after the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Boston is the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the largest city in New England. With cobblestone-lined streets, brick row houses and stately old buildings, Boston is home to the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, the Old North Church, Paul Revere’s House, Old Ironsides, the Bunker Hill Monument and many other landmarks significant to the birth of our nation. But Beantown isn’t stuck in the past. History continues to be made in Boston.

The power of possibility

Boston is a city full of innovation and possibilities. Educational, personal and professional opportunities are here for the taking. A cosmopolitan city, Boston has a rich cultural and ethnic mix. Its diversity is part of its strength. Boston has a solid economy led by a thriving business and financial sector. It is a leading force in research and technology, recognized as a world center for biotechnology, healthcare, and education. There’s a reason thousands of students who come to Boston never leave; Boston is home.

What is an urban university?

For Suffolk students, it means they’re part of the life of the city. Step out the door of any campus building and you meet a bustling Boston street. The State House, Boston Common, Public Garden, Quincy Market, and the Financial District are all within walking distance. But there’s more to Suffolk’s setting than city landmarks. When you’re on our campus, you’ll know it. There might not be a tree-lined quad, but there is a strong sense of community and vitality. With nearly 75 student-run clubs and organizations, there’s always a lot of activity on campus. On any given day, Suffolk’s Asian-American Association might host a speaker in the student lounge; the International Business Club, a networking lunch in the cafeteria; athletic teams might run up the steep inclines of Beacon Hill; while a psychology study group could meet in the park behind the State House.

Suffolk students don’t hide behind campus gates and dorm room walls. Whether it’s through internships, community service or working at local businesses, in learning and in action, they are empowered to interact with the city around them.

Simply put, Suffolk is Boston. And all that Boston has to offer is part of the Suffolk experience.

Learn more about Boston:

Boston.com
City of Boston Online
Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism