Five things I learned living in Boston
1. Academic life can be cool Boston area itself is one of the most intellectual places in all of the United States. Higher education seems to be oozing in every part of the region. Harvard, MIT, Northeastern University, Babson College, Boston University. All big education brands are here. The effects of this student population on real estate and commerce are quite clear. And, definitely, academic credentials are used as a main identifier in Boston.
2. Don’t be afraid of being a career changer. It is common to meet people who had three or four careers in their life in Boston. I met people who start working as an English teacher and then became a developer and finally an engineer. Or a veterinarian that became a police officer. Lesson learned — you live only once, and it is acceptable that you have many interests that a single career life cannot accommodate.
3. Historical buildings are a reminder In Boston, there is a tendency to look backwards. It’s a no surprise in a city that was the scene of key events of the American Revolution. Numerous places of that period were preserved. The remaining American Revolution buildings subtly work as a daily reminder of values related to broad and lasting personal liberty.
4. Winter changes everything Winter is a serious thing in Boston. Never underestimates it. It seems that there are two cities — Boston in the summer and Boston in the winter. The landscape changes. The people’s mood also shifts. After experiencing winters in Boston, I learned to appreciate small things such as going to a grocery store with no snow or being more flexible to big weather changes.
5. Running can be social For sure, running is the preferred form of exercise in Boston. It’s also a good excuse to meet up with friends. I mean, in Boston, people run not only to exercise but also as a hobby and a social activity. It is a no surprise if a colleague invites you for a short race instead of going somewhere to grab some coffee.














