So I've heard Boston has quite a bit of colleges. That said, which part of Boston has the most colleges? I'm looking for a vibrant academic community when I move there for university.
Sure, Boston is indeed home to a significant number of universities, thus attracting a vibrant student population from all over the world. The neighborhoods most dense with colleges include Fenway/Kenmore, Back Bay, and Cambridge.
In Fenway/Kenmore, you have institutions like Boston University, Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and Simmons University.
Back Bay houses the famous Berklee College of Music and parts of the Northeastern University campus. It's a cultural and commercial hotspot with famous landmarks and shopping streets.
Cambridge, just across the Charles River from downtown Boston, is home to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), two of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world.
All of these neighborhoods boast a lively academic community, with plenty of coffee shops and study spaces for students. They also offer a wide variety of cultural, entertainment, and dining options for when you need a break from your studies!
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