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  • # 5

    Kilachand Hall

    based on 16 reviews

    I lived on the seventh floor in a suite of double + triple with a shared bathroom as a sophomore. The double room was very spacious compared to the doubles at Warren, but the triple (where I lived) was pretty tiny but still livable especially since my roommates were my friends. The bathroom seemed pretty new and we only had one silverfish appear probably because of the summer heat + moisture retained under our bathroom mat, and they never appeared again. Keep in mind that there was very limited space for storage for the triple because we had to share 2 closets among 3 people, and the space under the bed is taken by drawers given by BU. As long as you make a cleaning schedule and keep your boundaries straight, living here was great! Marciano most of the time has a variety of menu options which helps you not get tired of the food. The facilities are amazing since Kilachand has many special things like the amazing 9th-floor study room and the nearby Pardee library, the free hot chocolate & coffee at the first floor office, and the building itself is at a quiet, beautiful street that doesn't get busy like Warren or West. Mailroom is at Towers which is kind of a pain when you forget to fetch your mail, and morning gym sessions are painful since you need to catch the T, but I highly recommend Kilachand for freshman-juniors! - 3 months ago

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  • # 4

    StuVi1 (10 Buick St)

    based on 19 reviews

    StuVi1 (10 Buick St) at BU

    Pros: All singles, bathroom is shared with only one other person, Dunkin/Buick is right downstairs, you have a kitchen and a living room and both are nice, it’s close to both Target and Star Market, study lounges are nice and are both in the basement and on the top floor, it’s right behind the gym, so theirs no excuse to not work out, and it’s only open to juniors and seniors, so aside from the occasional party it’s not as rowdy as let’s say freshman dorms.

    Cons: Decent walk from Central and East, so if walking isn’t your thing that could be an issue, you have to walk all the way to Stuvi 2 to pick up your packages (not far but I was used to having the mailroom right downstairs, so walking down the block was different), and if you choose a dining hall meal plan then you have to walk to West Campus dining hall (not a problem if you have an apartment plan or just choose to cook). - 4 years ago

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  • # 3

    StuVi2 (33 Harry Agganis Way)

    based on 14 reviews

    Def one of the best (if not the best) options on campus. The building is super new, the bus comes right to the front door, and there are places to study on the 1st, 2nd, and 26th floors. Dorm style is 8 people (4 singles, 2 doubles, 2 bathrooms) with a large common room, and apartment style is 4 people (4 singles, 1 bath) with a living room and kitchen. Plus, whether you have a view of Nickerson or the Charles, you get an amazing view. It's also a super social atmosphere. Only con I can think of is that bc its such a big building waiting for the elevator can take forever. - 4 years ago

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  • # 2

    Myles Standish Hall

    based on 32 reviews

    Myles Standish Hall at BU

    I lived here over the summer after my freshman year (Summer 2021). I lived in a suite with 8 singles. I would give this dorm a 10/10 I literally loved it. The only critique I would say is I wish they had a designated common room for each suite with a seating area and I would've loved if this dorm had apartments with kitchens. Otherwise, this dorm is amazing: brand new, ac/heater, love the super east location (though some people think it is too far from central campus but I loved being closer to the city). This dorm is a no-brainer to live in if you can get in. The only thing to consider is the location and if you want to be so far east. - 2 years ago

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  • # 1

    580 Commonwealth Avenue

    based on 1 review

    Love it. More modern compared to a lot of the old buildings in Boston. Fairly clean and pretty quiet. Really enjoyed living here. I will miss it. Only annoying thing was the constant fire alarms but whatever. - 2 years ago

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