"Though I will miss the slowed-down summers of Boston - peaceful due to Cape summer-goers and university breaks - Boston comes alive in September, and it's largely thanks to the 18-23-year-old demographic. The students are back in town, fully moved into Allston or Mission Hill apartments, and commuting back-and-forth to classes at the city's many universities."
"So I asked one of my colleagues, Annie Jonas, who attended Boston University several years ago. Her first time in Boston was when she toured her prospective school. "It was nerve-wracking. I was actually homesick for my first week." It was weeks of finding her way around both campus and town before she met her people and found her places. A lot of that happens organically, but it's also always welcome when someone points you in the right direction."
"This newsletter is dedicated to our fresh-faced residents exploring Boston for the first time. Boston may be a major city - with major city prices at restaurants and bars - but it's also a college town with many restaurants and bars catering to student study breaks and nights out. Welcome! And for our readers outside the higher education bubble, don't worry: There are some great recommendations for you, too."
Boston's pace shifts in September as tens of thousands of students return, filling neighborhoods like Allston and Mission Hill and commuting to universities across the city. New arrivals often feel nervous and homesick while learning campus and city routes; it can take weeks to find social circles and familiar places. Many restaurants and bars cater to student budgets and routines, offering study-break and nightlife options despite higher urban prices. The city also has recommendations for residents who prefer to avoid the student scene, and local pointers help newcomers find favored spots and communities.
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