Across the Charles River from Boston, Cambridge has all of the tradition of an old New England town combined with the diversity and intellectual influence of its many universities.
Housing
Local Colleges/Universities
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Housing
The housing markets in Boston is competitive, so start looking early.
Starting points for Boston:
Local Colleges/Universities
Boston and Cambridge are very student-friendly cities, featuring numerous colleges and universities (e.g. MIT, Harvard, Boston University, Northeastern, etc). Both cities boast a rich variety of cultural attractions and activities. You can learn more about the city of Boston at http://www.cityofboston.gov/ and the city of Cambridge at http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/
Other Sources
Here are some other options and places you can look to find available housing and information.
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