Historical Universities of Boston

The focus of this tour is the history of higher education in the city of Boston. Coupled with the history, we will also be examining the legacy of these institutions as well as their current state in Boston. This tour is in the interests of students who are interested in applying to colleges in Boston. It is also in the interest of parents who will most likely accompany their children on college tours. This tour could help shed light on not only the current state of these institutions, but the history of them as well. This tour could also be interesting to tourists who want to learn more about how higher education has integrated into the city of Boston. The overall cost of the interview ranges from $2.25-$21.25, depending on whether you want to purchase a Charlie card for one day, or for the week.

The topic of research was developed because of how influential colleges are in Boston, economically and socially. Also, Boston is very well known for its universities, and many prominent ones exist within the city. Also, the universities selected are located closely to one another, making transportation simple and cost effective. Overall, the research topic was selected as a way to explore the influence and significance these colleges had in Boston.

Limitations in regard to travel could affect those with limited mobility or younger tour members. But, the alternate directions provided are available to assist those with limited mobility. Also, travel could be difficult if it is the first time using the MBTA. This could result is people having to use cars, and therefore pay for parking spots.