By Ivan Alshevskikh
MILLER LOUNGE
Are you tired of doing your homework in boring, ordinary libraries or you are struggling with where you can hang out with your friends and relax from university life and your routine? If so Miller may be an amazing solution for you!
The most outstanding feature of Miller Lounge that differentiates it from many others is its view. It is located on the 19th floor of the Miller building beside areas like Beacon Hill and Back Bay, and you can see much of Cambridge across the river. If you are attentive enough, you can even recognize the famous semi-sphere of MIT university, Microsoft, and the Google offices.
Miller lounge has plenty of seating available for many people to fit in there, as there are 7 bar stools and a long wooden table (for those who prefer to write out their homework), 3 separate soft chairs and a huge sofa which can hold up to 10 people at once. So there is always enough space for everyone.
However, it’s also important to choose the right time to go to have a pleasant experience. For instance, if you want to do your homework or to work on your projects, the best time to go will be in the early morning or when everybody will have classes, between 11 am and 2 pm. However, if you want to have fun with your friends, the best choice will be after 4 pm as the sun goes down around that time and you can witness the delightful sunset, which covers all of Boston with the last sunshine of the day.
INTO Center Lounge
4th floor of 73 Tremont
If you are looking for a place to hang out in between classes, INTO Lounge is the perfect spot!
It has a variety of seating, which are tables & chairs, and long sofas with desks, and individual chairs. If you want to hang out with your friends, there are also a variety of board games available. On special occasions, the lounge is usually decorated depending on the season. For example, on Halloween, it was decorated with pumpkins and cute ghosts. If you are bored, feel free to come to the lounge since usually there will be an event going on. The lounge is usually quiet most of the time so it is good if you want to take your online class or are just trying to find a quiet place to study. It is also on the 4th floor, so it is on the quieter side compared to the 3rd floor.
Feel free to visit the INTO Lounge anytime!
By Valezka Laine
Best Places to Study on Campus
The best place to study is on campus. As for me, I use different locations for studying; for instance, I used a computer lab in the Law School to complete my online certification, which is available from computers only in Labs. Also, I use study rooms in the Law school because there are few people around, and there is a beautiful view of the city. Also, it is very quiet. One of the advantages of the Law school is that it is open till midnight, so you can stay late to do your task.
I can find my Professors in the Law school and ask questions about my courses, and there are some open spaces to do your homework. In addition, there is the office of my Academic Advisor in the Law School; often, I need to meet my Advisor to ask some registration or program questions.
Also, Suffolk Library is a good place. There are a lot of study rooms and my friends with whom I could do team projects.
There is no specific place I like the most, but I think Law School and Suffolk Library are good enough for me!
By Alex Zakharau
By Aqil Legopranowo
Shopping in Boston
If you are wondering where to find clothing and restaurants that are fancy or semi-affordable, then Newbury Street and Boylston is the place for you. Newbury Street is situated in the Back Bay area of Boston from the east of the Boston Public Garden to the west of Brookline Avenue. Boylston Street begins in Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood and ends in Fenway.
These places have iconic brands, from Uniqlo to Nike, in the area where you can window-shop while walking, as the shops are surrounded by European brick houses that fit the aesthetic area. Within the streets, there are plenty of restaurant locations where you can stop by and try, ranging from delicacies such as burger joints like Shake Shack that new goers can try.
During the summertime, around August and September, on Sundays, the road closes to vehicles to allow pedestrians the opportunity to use the entire width of the street from Arlington Street to Massachusetts Avenue. So there are plenty of places to look around Newbury’s streets and Boylston’s streets to see and shop!
Boston vs. New York City’s Shopping Scene
Speaking of shopping, the most destinate place for the shopaholic is New York City. Soho is where people gather the most, not only on the weekend but also during the weekdays, as there are various types of stores in Soho, from luxury brands to streetwear.
On the other hand, Boston is a city of education. Even though the shops here are less varied than in New York, there are many options for people to shop. However, the tax in Boston is much cheaper than in New York City. The stores may be smaller than in New York, but it is perfect for students to shop. Having a little store to shop in is not a big deal as we can do online shopping, so when we want to buy something that is not available in Boston, we can get it online.
By Elsie Charoenpol
