overall, how spread out is the campus? is it easy to walk from building to building, or do most people take buses?
Go to Google maps and search “Boston University”. It would depend on where you live and what program you are in. Taking the BU Bus or the T from West Campus to Kenmore is common, especially in the winter.
BU extends along Commonwealth Ave. for about 2 miles from Charlesgate to the Track and Tennis facility.
http://boston.university-tour.com/map.php
Most large universities would have a large campus. Really depends on schools and dorm your staying at. Lived in west campus and hated the walk to East… great location for college of Arts and CGS but not for the rest.
My D20 was considering BU and the Pardee School, which is way east. She’s an athlete and would need to be in west often. That’s a slog. She’s going to Northeastern instead and will appreciate the campus for her needs. I went to BU, but for grad school and I was in and out.