<p>ctyankee, what they were talking about is not “free ticket’s” but bonding trips to events. They start with a weekend away and then have a variety of activities that kids can choose to participate in. And at BU, honors is only for the College of Arts & Sciences so other colleges, like Communications, have their own bonding programs that include trips to the Red Sox, symphony, etc. It isn’t a perk and it’s pretty much what they do everywhere.</p>
<p>At BU, as at many larger schools - and some smaller - housing is priced by what you get. The brand new luxury-style, mid-rise apartments - seriously, they arguably have the best views in the city - are more expensive. Next are singles in small dorms with private or shared bath. And there are also special program houses, which you find at many schools, some organized by interest, others by language - and at BU, even one that’s essentially a co-op for poor female students.</p>