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Very good place to study! - PhD Student Boston University Employee Review

4.0
Nov 13, 2015
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Pros

Very prepared and professional professors. Pressure is not unbearable (although it depends on your supervisor, so ask his students before joining the lab!). Lots of opportunity for meeting world-class professor, and build relationships that will be very useful for your post-doc or entry-level job. Conveniently located just steps away from Kenmore Square.

Cons

Obviously Boston University is not at the level of Harvard and MIT, but how many universities are? The B line (subway to get to BU from the Allston/Brighton area) is terrible, crowded and extremely slow. So, if you live there, you might want to walk or bike to school. Administrative offices can be a bit messy, but if there is a problem usually things get sorted out.

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5.0
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Amazing real-work experience and friendly people

Cons

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2.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits! Lots of sick time holidays off. and summers are very laid back. Wish I could have stayed longer as I saw my time there as a great career opportunity. But toxicity, harassment and layoffs made me rethink staying

Cons

Management is incredibly toxic. Even after union grievances, sexual harassment claims and even a warning from the dean, managers continue to abuse staff. Incredibly sad seeing as Boston University rather lay off good employees than hold anyone from management accountable for their actions.

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