<p>There are a lot of questions about the type of campus at BU. While it certainly does not have a traditional walled in campus in a bucolic setting, for an urban environment there are plenty of park like areas in and around BU. So when you visit be sure to get off of Comm Ave, and even away from the bottom part of campus where the tours tend to stay because that area is close to the admissions dept. Go around and behind the buildings that end along the Bay St. Townhouses. There are areas with grass, benches, a zen garden and areas with courtyards, cobblestone enclaves with outdoor seating and an outdoor cafe in the Student Village which is brand new and important to see. Go inside the new Arena and Rec Center area and check out all the running/walking paths along the river that runs along the BU campus including “off the beaten track” areas of campus like the BU boat house for sailing. South Campus, which is a great transition area for upper classmen transitioning to adult apt. style living, is all brownstones along tree lined storybook streets that look like a turn of the last century neighborhood. </p>
<p>Its not Haverford College, far from it, but if you desire an urban lifestyle yet need some grassy areas you’ll be able to find them. Altough far from some classes the WEST campus has a little more of a campus feel and a dining hall that has cafe style seating with windows and a nice courtyard area overlooking the playing fields with views of the river and Boston skyline. Travel down Comm Ave about 5 minutes on the T to Boston Commons for a true park like experience and be sure to check out the Newberry St area of Boston which is also nearby.</p>