So I'm still recovering from night #3 of living hard with the 2011 vanguard.
To those who had more questions coming off the housing tour buses, I started an informal poll...
93% are happy or delighted with their living arrangements. But in retrospect, people wish they'd weighed proximity to campus (42%) and rent (20%) more heavily in their decision. They wish they'd cared less about parking (40%).
Living on campus: 32%
12% Eastgate
8% Sydney Pacific
8% Warehouse
4% Ashdown
Key takeaway: don't live in Tang
Living off campus: 66%
23% Beacon Hill
19% Central
8% Kendall Square
4% East Cambridge
4% West Cambridge
4% Back Bay
Key takeaway: Invest in a subsidized T-pass, you'll be splitting your time between beacon hill dinner parties and central square pub nights.
Bonus Advice:
Inman square area for some great deals. It's a 15 minute walk from school, but you get great value in a very cute neighborhood
Live close to the T, even if you have a car
Live close to the redline (2)
Live in beacon hill. You'll appreciate the separation from campus, and it's a short walk (or T ride) away
Live on campus to save money and time(2)
Sidney Pacific is the first bus stop for the Northwest Shuttle and it has great amenities like gym, meeting areas, kitchen, music room. A great apartment overall.
If you like to get out of the city, having a car is really nice. And if so, being on campus makes a huge difference
Getting away from campus is really nice, especially at the end of a long day during the core.
Best.Comment.Ever.
To thine own self be true. If you know that you are perpetually tardy, do not convince yourself that school will transform you into a punctual bee. Live CLOSE to school, get a car or bike, or learn how to fly. Otherwise, good luck and welcome to be the most underrated of the overrated b-schools. MIT is the s#it :)
