<p>What’s it like without a campus? I have a visions of thousands of persons walking around annonymously, never meeting each other. Does this set-up work for the more shy person?</p>
<p>I think the answer to your question is subjective. Only you can make that assessment. You must take into consideration that it’s Boston. BU has thousands of little microcosms or cliques. Which is not necessarily a bad thing. If you are used to an environment where everyone knows everyone, then maybe BU is not the right place for you!</p>
<p>I come from a medium-sized town in a medium-sized school and I’m pretty shy so I had worries about this but after a little while it seems like most people find their own group of friends or just individuals who you hang out with. True, there are a LOT of people walking around but once things start happening daily and you find something to get involved in, I think it can work out for anyone.</p>
<p>I think that when I start visiting friends on “campuses”, it’s going to be really weird! Personally, I’ve definitely gotten used to it. </p>
<p>Good luck with your decision!</p>
<p>BU has a campus, its just not the traditional one youd imagine. BU owns almost all of that section of commonwealth ave. my suggestion though, because i was also really shy, is that no matter where u end up, the first day u move in just knock on random people’s doors and say “hey im ur neighbor down the hall, just wanted to introduce myself” and it sounds weird, but people are extremely receptive to it, especially when they’re also freshmen. just remember that every freshman feels the exact same way that you do. im a sr at BU now, and my group of friends are ones that i met randomly freshman year by just talking to people about anything and everything, walking around hallways and meeting random people. and if u are the one to come out of your shell first, others will be greatly appreciative of your effort.</p>