Living In D.C.
The lobby of the Washington Center
"I practically fell in love with DC while I was there.
It is a great town and you can never run out of things to do or
see. Culturally it is a fantastic place, and the music scene out
there is unbelievable."
- Josh Papreck, Music Performance major
While in D.C., most students choose to reside in a modern suite
building run by Boston University called the Washington Center. It
is designed for academic programs, with classroom and computer
facilities. The complex is located in a pleasant residential
neighborhood known as Woodley Park, and is within walking distance
of Adams Morgan, an area known for its ethnically diverse
restaurants and shops. The suites house six students and consist of
three furnished bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen,
and a common area. The building has central air conditioning,
laundry facilities, classrooms, computer labs, and is secured by
special entry locks and security guards. Two full-time Directors
and Resident Assistants live in the building as well.
Connecticut Avenue, one block north of the Washington Center. The
metro is right across the street.
The 2009 - 2010 housing costs for the semester-long program,
which do not include any meals, are $4300 (double occupancy).
Should one choose not to stay at BU's Washington Center, Mr.
Spalatin will assist in finding housing that makes each student's
stay in the nation's capital as convenient, productive, and
interesting as possible. Students who choose not to live in the
Washington Center will be assessed a $180.00 facilities fee.
However, because of the Washington Center's academic amenities,
security, and close proximity to the metro, it is highly
recommended that students reside there.
The Washington Center is just one block away from the Woodley
Park/Zoo/Adams Morgan subway stop, providing easy access to all
parts of the city and surrounding area. Students in the program are
discouraged from bringing cars to Washington, D.C. due to the
extreme shortage of parking spaces, the high costs of both long-
and short-term parking, and long commute times. The metro (subway
system) provides convenient access to all major residential,
governmental, and commercial areas in and around D.C.
The metro stop across the street from the Washington Center.
"I really enjoyed where we lived; the location was
great and it was a great set up for meeting students from all over.
DC is awesome. The city has so much to offer and after spending a
semester there, I am really looking into moving back after I
graduate."
-Alicia Smith, Secondary Education major