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<h2>About Boston</h2>
Boston is the capital of the United States of America’s Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It is the oldest and the most expensive city to live in. Boston is a global leader of technology and business innovations. It is home to around 2000 startups and business ideas, along with being a hotspot for science, commerce, and medicine-related studies.
Boston is an apt option for those looking forward to studying in the USA. It offers modern education with innovation and encouragement towards professional excellence and perfection. It has one of the top universities in the world. Boston is also a port city, and its universities make an international center for higher education. Boston is placed among the 20 most economically powerful cities in the world. Tourism is also a large part of the economy, with around 21.2  million domestic and international visitors spending billions in a year.
<h2>Top Universities in Boston</h2>
There are significant universities situated in Boston right from MIT to Harvard. Greater Boston contains 7 Highest Research Activity (R1) Universities as per the Carnegie Classification.
Here is a list of the top universities and colleges in Boston.
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	<li>University of Massachusetts: The University of Massachusetts Boston is a people’s research university with a vibrant culture of learning and teaching. In 1982, Boston State College was integrated into UMass Boston, eliminating duplicate programs. The university took over Boston State, keeping the graduate, undergraduate, and evening division programs.</li>
	<li>Harvard University: Harvard University, established in 1636, is one of the premier institutions around the globe. The Ivy League college attracts a lot of domestic and international students. Harvard University ranks among the top universities in the world. The QS World University Rankings 2019 ranks it 3rd globally, and the Times Higher Education ranks it 6th worldwide. As of 2018, 158 Nobel laureates, 18 Fields Medalists, and 14 Turing Award winners have affiliated as students, faculty, or researchers of the university.</li>
	<li> Boston University: Boston University is located in Massachusetts, Boston. It is a private research university established in 1869. The Yale main campus covers an area of 135 acres. The university at present has more than 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students from across 130 countries. The university has been ranked 46th according to the US News and World Report 2018 rankings. It is considered to be one of the largest employers in Boston.</li>
	<li>Tufts University: Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford and Somerville found in 1852. It was Christian Universalists who took the initiative to set up the university. They wanted to open a non-sectarian institution of higher learning. The university’s initiation was not so great. It was a small college of liberal arts. It transformed drastically when it got the certification of a university in 1970.  The university has its man attention towards active citizenship. </li>
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<h2>Popular Courses in Boston</h2>
The city is very forward in terms of ideas, innovation, and technology; it offers higher education through its 52 institutions. The institutions include four junior colleges, 15 colleges with graduate and master’s degrees, eight research universities and 22 special-focus institutions as well.
The most sought after courses in Boston are-
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	<li>Science and Engineering</li>
	<li>Business and Management</li>
	<li>Commerce and Finance</li>
	<li>Nursing and Healthcare</li>
	<li>Media and Communication</li>
	<li>Computer Science and Technology</li>
	<li>Business and Management</li>
	<li>Humanities and Arts</li>
	<li>Education and Teaching</li>
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<h2>Living Costs and Part-Time Jobs in Boston</h2>
Living costs depend on a significant number of factors like one’s standard of living, whether one chooses on or off-campus accommodation, and the University one is attending. The average cost of living is as follows:
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	<li>Housing  - $2500/ per month</li>
	<li>Food -  $15 - $20 / per day</li>
	<li>Transport - $1,400 / per year</li>
	<li>Clothing - $100 - $500 / per month</li>
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There are many part-time jobs available for students so that they can earn while studying; It helps them to cover their living expenses, which are usually high. Students can find jobs on websites like indeed.com, simplyhired.com, etc. Some of the jobs available are -
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	<li>Cashier: It is the perfect part-time job for students. The tasks are taking guest orders, following food safety standards, serving fresh food, and working and following the manager in hotels or cafes. Besides this Cashiers are required for department and grocery stores.</li>
	<li>Marketer:  They usually sell various products in superstores or malls. One can take this job if they have excellent communication skills.</li>
	<li>Campus Employment: There are many employment options available for students within the campus itself. It includes working at cafes, bookstores, university offices, and other campus departments. Universities provide formal work-study programs.</li>
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