Category: Students

Perks of Being a Wallflower–Rachael Medeiros

My suite mates and I attended the showing of Perks of Being a Wallflower a few nights after it had first come out. I hadn’t known anything about it, but my roommate won four tickets to the movie theatre and wanted to see it with us. I didn’t mind much because her and I have a lot of things in common so I trusted her judgment on going to see it, and my was she right! Going into it, I honestly had no idea what it was about so I asked my roommate a general explanation of it, she said, “I’m not quite sure myself, I know it has to do with kids in high school and that it’s been getting good ratings.” and she had me at that. So, we sat down in the theatre  one hour and forty two minutes go by. So many different emotions had overcome me throughout the movie, sadness, happiness, madness etc. All overwhelming feelings that were very strong that I thought I could never feel from a movie. And I know that some of the male students in the class may be reading this thinking “just another chick-flick, and what I have to say to you is, it is NOT what so ever. I would explain it to all, but I suggest to many that you go into it with the same mind-set that I did, nothing. I had no expectations of the movie or anything and it is now considered, in my book, it is one of my favorite movies ever. It had originated from the book, “Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chybosky and was transformed into a movie. I suggest to all ages 16 and older. So, please! Go see it!

 

Fire+Ice – Samantha

Fire+Ice is a great restaurant right off Boylston. Every Monday it is $10 all you can eat college night! I have gone a couple times since I’ve been in Boston. It is a great experience and the food is delicious. There is everything from pasta to a bunch of different seafoods. The way it works is you walk to different stations where they have bowls of meats, seafood, vegetables, sauces, and pastas. You bring the bowl of the different veggies, meats, etc. to this huge circular hot iron where the chefs actually cook the food for you. It is a fun place to go with friends and the music they play is perfect for karaoke. I sang and ate all night.

205 Berkeley Street  Boston, MA 02116

(617) 482-3473

College Fest!

So this past weekend was College Fest. A place where there are a plethora of booths offering free stuff. There were booths that had fake mustaches, to free energy drinks, free tickets to any show ( I got mine for the Cirque du Soleil), free T-shirts, laundry detergent, and much more. I loved the friendly energetic atmosphere of it all.  The musical performance were awesome, the people were awesome, the free stuff also awesome. My least favorite part was on Day 2 of the event that i got ambushed by the scary monsters from Canobie Lake Park’s Spooktacular thing or whatever(shown in picture). Overall it was a fun day. There is something similar to it at Fenway Park coming up soon and it’s free! I’ll keep you posted on when that is.

They were all there. ALL OF THEM. and they almost made me cry.

Sofia Bruno

hello!

My name is Sofia Bruno and I am from Winchester Massachusetts, a suburb north of Boston.  I went to a small catholic high school in Peabody MA and participated in a few clubs as well as played on the varsity tennis team.  Aside from tennis I love spending time outdoors, especially the beach when the weather is nice enough.   I am living in an off campus apartment with friends and so far love being in the city.  I’m look forward to getting to know everyone better!

 

 

Max Brenner Restaurant – Majed

Max Brenner is definitely my favorite restaurant in Boston, not because of the food they serve, but because of the delicious chocolate desserts they offer. The interior design of the restaurant is amazing; there are jars filled with different kinds of chocolates stacked on shelves, the lights are dimmed, and it’s spacious. Another thing that caught my attention is that there were pipes that seemed like they were made out of chocolate, though I’m not sure it’s possible it’s made out of chocolate. Another thing about the restaurant that attracts a lot of people is the smell; when you first open the doors and walk in the restaurant, a strong scent of chocolate breeze hits and makes you drool for sweets. Whenever I go in there and take a breath of that chocolate scent I feel like I’m inside Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory.

They have a lot to choose from on the menu, though I usually go there solely for the chocolate pleasure. I haven’t tried the whole menu, but I know they serve plates like burgers, pizza, pasta, panini, and salads. Overall, their food is not the best I’ve tried but still enjoyable. Let’s move on to the chocolate delights. What can I say? They have a variety of desserts like ice cream, chocolate cakes, crepes, fondue and milkshakes. Now, I haven’t had the chance to order and try all the sweets, but most of the sweets, if not all, are pleasing to the mouth. My favorite one is the Melting Chocolate Truffle Cake, it’s served with a vanilla ice cream and a shot of chocolate milkshake.

The prices are a bit high for a college student, but it wouldn’t hurt to go there once in a while. It’s open until midnight during the weekdays, but on the weekend it’s open later. I go there a lot with my friends, and have a good time. I love the place, and I recommend Max Brenner to anyone who is a fan of chocolate.

It’s located at 754 Boylston Street, in the most desirable neighborhood of Boston, the Back Bay.

 

 

Panda

Japanese restaurant called the Thelonious Monkfish which the cook at 150 said they have amazing sushi.
I have not gone there yet so if you do go please tell me how it is.
524 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

Eddie Asai

Hello my name is Eddie and I am from Tokyo, Japan. Currently I am living at 150 on the 8th floor and you should all visit because there are really chill people here and there is always something to do if you are bored. So if your just looking for a place to have fun you should come over!
I was born in Japan and lived there for eight years then moved to Singapore for eight years then moved back to Japan to finish off high school and came here to Suffolk for college. Also my major is marine biology. I hope we can all get along and make this class a blast unlike the long and boring lectures we all might have.

Also my nickname is Panda

Winsor Dim Sum (Brittney Keophoxay) #2

Winsor Dim Sum was actually a restaurant my friend told me to check out.  I’m still new to the Boston area and I asked her what places she recommended.  The day before classes, she took me out.  I thought it was going to be just like any other Chinese restaurant I’ve been too.  The food is actually REALLY good.  I had really liked the taro bubble tea and the tapioca balls are actually a lot chewier than the ones back home in Providence.   I like to go here from time to time with my friends since Suffolk University is right next to China town.  I highly recommended the steamed buns!  It’s a great place to catch up with friends and eat great food!