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COLLEGE LOCATION FACTS
City: Boston
State: Massachusetts
Nearest airport: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Population of city: 645,169
Metropolitan area population: 4.5 million
Size: 20th largest city in USA
Tourists: 16.3 million each year
Climate: humid continental (4 seasons with very cold winters and hot summers)
Economy: sixth-largest in the USA, based on higher education, medicine, research, electronics, engineering, finance, and high technology
Timezone: EST (UTC-5)
MEET AN ISC STUDENT
name: Dahi Lee
from:
South Korea
planned major: Business Management
"Boston is a traditional and beautiful city. There are many old buildings and wonderful parks. The scenery is very good, and the city is near the beach and several rivers, so people can rest easily. The people are very kind and friendly. Boston is a really good place to live. Fisher College is a very good school for me. It is located on near downtown Boston and a park. All the teachers are nice. If I have questions, they always answer my questions in a friendly way."
LOCATION OF FISHER COLLEGE IN BOSTON
You will study in the heart of one of east coast USA's largest metropolitan areas - the City of Boston. Boston is known as the 'Academic Capital of America' and 'Birthplace of the Nation'.
Fisher College is located on historic Beacon Street, in the safe and affluent Back Bay neighborhood of downtown Boston. Fisher College has easy access to shops, museums and cultural attractions. It is also right next to Boston Common and Public Gardens, and within walking distance of a huge range of social and cultural activities.
- See a map of the college location.
Boston - a world class city
One of America's oldest cities (founded in 1630), history is around you everywhere in Boston, and it has a European feel. From museums to professional sports, from fresh seafood to Italian cuisine, Boston has something for everyone.
History comes alive
Boston is known as the "The Cradle of Liberty" because it played a large role in the American Revolution. Walk the streets of Boston and history is around you everywhere. Be sure to explore the Freedom Trail linking key revolutionary sites in downtown Boston.
Sports
Boston is a dynamic sports hub as well, with professional teams representing all four major sports: Boston Red Sox (baseball), New England Patriots (American football), Boston Bruins (hockey), and Boston Celtics (basketball). There is also the world-famous Boston Marathon and the annual Head of the Charles Regatta.
Culture and cuisine
While in Boston, you can see a Broadway-bound show at the theatre, listen to the world-famous Boston Symphony Orchestra, visit the many museums and galleries, and sample cuisine from around the world.
Exploring Boston
Like many European cities, Boston is best explored on foot. You can walk the Freedom Trail, wander in the Public Garden, and browse the bookshops and other stores of Harvard Square.
- Find out more things to do in Boston.
The New England Region
Boston is the unofficial capital of New England - a region of the United States located in the northeastern corner of the country. The states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut make up the New England region.
Higher Education prestige
New England contains some of the oldest and most renowned universities in America, and four out of the eight Ivy League institutions are in New England.
Liberal and cultural aspect
New England maintains a role of historical, cultural, and political importance in the United States. It is known for a unique mixture of individualism and liberalism and is the least religious part of the country today.
Scenic surroundings
If you want to get out of the city, New England offers endless possibilities: The Appalachian Mountains offer excellent skiing in winter; Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard are popular tourist destinations with ocean beaches and small-town charm; the countryside in the New England region is famous for its glorious fall (autumn) display when the leaves on the trees turn to bright colors.
- Visit the official tourist website for New England.
