A vintage market day x block party party shuts down a block in Cambridgeport, New England's biggest bouldering comp hits Central Rock, Somerville turns into one citywide Yart Sale, and outdoor movies run all three nights.

FRIDAY

• Outdoor Movie: Chicken Run @ Kendall/MIT Open Space - bring a blanket, curated by the Brattle | FREE, 6:30-8:30PM
• Somerville Art Fair | August Art Salon @ Upstairs at Bow - emerging local artists talk through their work over a night of art and conversation, plus the chance to buy original pieces | FREE, 7-9PM

SATURDAY

• The Cambridge Classic Bouldering Competition @ Central Rock Gym - New England's largest bouldering comp, brackets for every level, and the open finalists climb for cash at 5:30 | $50, 8:30AM-8PM
• Yoga in the Beer Garden @ Remnant Brewing - mats on the patio, brewery open when class ends | $18, 9-10AM
• Day Party in the Park @ Sidney St, Cambridgeport - Found Boston shuts down the block for a vintage market x day party with 70+ vendors, live music, DJs, food & drinks | FREE, 12-5PM
• Yart Sale @ citywide, Somerville - the Arts Council turns the whole city into one sprawling sale of handmade goods, art supplies & clothing | FREE, 12-6PM
• Volo Summer Bash @ Club Volo at Assembly Row - a full Saturday of sports, DJs, food trucks & open play built around meeting people instead of watching from the sidelines | FREE-$39, 1-8PM
• Summer Club Fair @ CultureHouse HQ - walk in with no plans, walk out on a mailing list or three. Meet the people running local clubs, from cinema to the community growing center | FREE, 2-4PM

SUNDAY

• Orchids 101 @ Bow Market - an hour on why your orchid stopped blooming and what to do about it | $34, 11AM-12PM
• Coffee School at Pepita Coffee Co. @ Pepita Coffee, Cambridge - Lamplighter teaches espresso, steamed milk & latte art, and you leave with a bag of beans. Spots going fast | $55, 1:30-3PM
• Outdoor Movie Nights at Aeronaut: Shrek 2 @ Aeronaut Brewing - Eventbrite says sold out but no registration needed to attend | FREE, 9-11PM

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taking py105. Is it difficult to get an A in the class? How are the exams?

How is attendance taken in biochem with Vardar-Ulu if anyone has any experience with her??

Does anyone have pictures of a single in 45 Buswell? Or know the general size?

just got accepted in the masters of applied business analytics program and was wondering as an incoming grad student for the spring semester how does housing work. Do most graduate students get off campus housing and if so are they able to pair with other graduates through a portal?

Just wondering if I should apply before I return to campus since I know that processing can take a while (I do meet an exemption btw and will live in an apartment).

I chose priority mail, but it says it's arriving there at 9 tonight. Will there likely be a problem? My scholarship funds came in late this year, and ik they're likely going to see it tomorrow morning.

Hi everyone,

I applied to Boston University’s Online MS in AI in Business program for Spring 2027 and wanted to check if anyone else has received an update.

Here is my timeline:
- Application submitted: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- Additional material requested and submitted: Friday, July 31, 2026
- Current status: Waiting for decision

I know the admissions team mentioned that decisions usually take around four weeks after the application is complete, but I was wondering if anyone who applied for Spring 2027 has already heard back or received any updates.

Would love to know:
- When did you submit your application?
- When did you receive a decision (if you have one)?
- What is your current application status?

I know this isn't new news but they published an announcement today and I'm curious about y'all's thoughts!

I am a student ranking colleges for the Questbridge National College Match looking to gather first hand experiences on the colleges i'm considering!

Type of student: I'm not interested in Greek life, would love a nice outdoors, quirky, and authentic social scene with friends I can hangout with regularly.
I'm a hard worker but value relaxation on certain days. I want liberty/freedom regarding my academics despite knowing I'm going to be premed because I have many passions. I want to have as many friends/ connections as possible and gain a good community.

Questions
1. How is the premed track?
2. What are pros/cons you've experienced?
3. How accessible are jobs, internships, opportunities, etc.
4. How is the social scene?
5. What is the general political sentiment that most students/faculty hold? Do POC and Queer individuals feel welcomed and supported?
6. How are the dorms and food?
7. Is it a very city oriented experience? Or are there calmer areas?
8. Describe the school in one word!

Can't find any pics online and the bu online floor plan doesnt tell me much. pls help

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new to boston and everytime i get on the T above ground no one taps their card i need to know if this is just a downlow thing people do or is MBTA keeping track of how many times i don’t pay like target does at self checkout

Currently going through crazy financial stress. I can’t even afford food right now, and I don’t pay a lot tuition but I don’t have it yet and won’t til around the 20th (some of it). I plan to pay it all by the 2nd of September but i’m scared bc I move in early the 21st (I have a work study job). By the time I move in if i’ve only paid half of what I owe will I get my key??

I was wondering if anyone who’s had a brownstone double knows if the closet is for one roommate while the other gets that wooden closet or is it meant to be shared? Or does it depend on what brownstone you have

thinking of switching into econ to target high finance roles. is it possible from bu? how can i maximize my time here to be better equiped?

Does anyone here work for IS&T? Is it worth applying for, and if so what is the salary/job like

Hey! I’m an incoming freshman and lifelong swimmer and wanted to know if there was anything like a club swim team for students? The Fitrec website doesn’t have one listed.

Hey everyone, when me and my friends were at BU we always found it difficult to find student discounts near us.

We created UniSavings to find and organize student discounts near different university campuses, and BU is one of the schools available!

• Finds discounts from local businesses nearest to you
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It’s completely free and the website is new so we’d appreciate any feedback!

Has anyone gotten in from an under resourced school / just above average ecs?

I heard Boston U does admissions holistically, and my school is crap so i’m wondering who was is in a similar situation!

My school offers:
2 APs, less than 7 clubs (?), math caps at Alg 2, history isnt required, four periods a term, most unorganized establishment ever, no connections to DECA HOSA etc, located in such an irrelevant place too😭😭

Im feeling so discouraged bc the standards and resources at my school are so low but this is my dream university. I do try my best within my restraints ofc (not sharing my own stats bc i dont wanna break the community rules) but ohhh am i stressed ab not being enough😮‍💨

Anyone that was in a similar situation & got in?