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| Greater Boston is one of the major educational, medical, social and cultural centers of the country, with multiple well-known programs in dietetics and nutritional sciences. The vast array of colleges and institutions adds greatly to the intellectual vitality of Boston and provides many educational and social advantages for the intern. The hospital itself is located near Beacon Hill and The North End, and is within commuting distance of all other major hospitals and universities. |
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| ”The Hub” One of Boston’s nicknames is “The Hub”. Coined by Oliver Wendell Holmes, it refers to Boston as being the center of intellect. Boston is certainly known for the art of cuisine. From the famous Italian restaurants in The North End to the world-renowned seafood restaurants, the dining choices are endless. Boston’s museums, including The Museum of Fine Arts, The Museum of Science, and The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum are just a few of the attractions that make this such a vibrant city. The theater is also an important part of Boston's cultural life, as this is a traditional "test" city for many Broadway plays. Boston has many musical talents as well most famously known for the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston "Pops" Orchestra. |
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| “The Cradle of Liberty” Boston is known as “The Cradle of Liberty” for its role in the American Revolution. Boston is full of historic landmarks including Bunker Hill Monument, Paul Revere’s House, Old North Church, and many, many others. The Ether Dome located in the Bulfinch Building at MGH was the site of where ether was first successfully used as an anesthetic, greatly contributing to advancements in medicine. Many of the historic sites can be viewed on one of Boston’s famous Duck Tours or the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walking tour of Boston. |
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| “The Walking City” Boston is known as “The Walking City” due to its densely populated, relatively small area. While investing in a city map may not be a bad idea in combating Boston’s notoriously convoluted streets, most destinations are walk-able. During New England winters or a rainy day Boston’s excellent public transportation can foot the bill. |
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| “Beantown” Boston received its most notorious nickname of “Beantown” from an abundance of molasses in the colonial period where the dish of Boston Baked Beans became famous. Now its own Bostonians, as a sense of pride often refers to Boston as “Beantown”, despite baked beans losing popularity. Along with the above-mentioned advantages of Boston are sports and recreation. Boston is the home of professional sports teams including the Bruins, Celtics, and the 2004 Championship Red Sox. The 3-time Super Bowl winning New England Patriots are located in Foxborough, about 30 minutes outside of the city. Every Spring Boston is the host of the world famous Boston Marathon, where fans cheer on some of the world’s top runners. If you are the outdoor type skiing, camping and hiking are available in the nearby mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont. Most interns manage a trip during the year to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod or the magnificent, rugged seacoast in Maine. Visits to the many cute, quaint cities of Massachusetts and boating and sailing on the Charles River are all popular pastimes. |
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Helpful Websites www.bostonapartments.com (interns are given contact information for their classmates once matches are made so joint living arrangements may be made if desired) |
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