Safe and classy neighborhoods to live in Mass (Boston, Brookline: apartment, houses)
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I am dreaming to put my son in Harvard. I know, it's a huge dream, but why not..
So I would like to know where to live in Mass that is safe, less crime, and well..maybe middle to upper class neighborhood?
This is important for me, because I have to leave my son alone there. There's no way I could be there everyday while our home is not in Mass.
I have to be sure that he lives in a safe, secure, and well respected neighborhood. So he can at least be safe at home, far from wild parties, far from drug deallers, far from prostitution,etc.
I got friend that live in an apartment in harvard square. Is it good to live in? How about the neighborhood? Should I buy a house or an appartment? Please,any recomendation needed!
How old is your son now, as I am a bit confused? Are you looking for somewhere for your son to live while he goes to Harvard or are you looking to move near Harvard so that your son can eventually be accepted?
If it's the former, I would recommend he lives in Harvard University housing for at least his first year. After that he will need to decide for himself, with your guidance, where he should live. Living with lots of other freshman is a great part of the college experience and he will quite possibly make friends for live during his first year of college. Harvard square is wonderful neighborhood, but quite expensive. Some of the campus housing extends in to Huron Village, which is a little bit quieter and in my opinion even nicer. Everything is very safe.
If it's the latter, you should save yourself the time and effort. Harvard does not accept students preferentially from Massachusetts. Getting in to a school like Harvard boils down to your son being bright, extremely motivated, and a little lucky. If your son is the first two and still doesn't get in to Harvard, he'll do fine for himself wherever he ends up.
If it's the latter, you should save yourself the time and effort. Harvard does not accept students preferentially from Massachusetts. Getting in to a school like Harvard boils down to your son being bright, extremely motivated, and a little lucky. If your son is the first two and still doesn't get in to Harvard, he'll do fine for himself wherever he ends up.
If anything, he'd be better off anywhere but Massachusetts. Harvard, like most elite schools looks for geographic diversity among applicants.
Thank you so much for all 3 of you! Okay, it's my fault that I didn't explain much about myself and the reason why I asked this question.
I'm from Indonesia, but I'm Chinese. My son is now only 17 months old. BUT, as my plan is to put him in Harvard I have to prepare him for the best to be able to achieve that dream.
To be honest, I have never been to US until now. I know very less about how it's like to live there. That's why, I feel that I need to learn and do research starts from now, so I can have the big picture on what to do, and what to decide.
I might go there when my son is older, maybe 5 or 6 years old to Disneyworld just to get a glimpse of what is US like. And a tour to Harvard and it's neighborhoods when he is more older.
I know it's going to be a long2 road. But why not try..
Answering Jayrandom there, thx so much for your input! I'm planning to search for my son to live as he is in harvard college. As you suggest for my son to be in Harvard housing, do you know the safety to be in there?
Well the point that I' looking for a house or an apartment is to avoid bullying from other students. Anybody know how is it like to be in Harvard housing?
But either way, I still need a house for me to stay while I'm there. I need to supervice my boy too somehow.. That's why I need a safe, clean and nice neighborhood. And maybe close to Harvard?! My budget is maybe up to $1,500,000..a little more than that might be fine.
I know it's going to be a lot higher than now when my boy finally reach that stage, but what expensive now will still be expensive later. So I just need the picture and nail places that I have to hunt their houses.
Though, I'm open for not so expensive places that are nice,with warm people,safe and clean neighborhoods! I'd be glad to know! My highest limit is what I may spend the highest if I have to. Coz I would do anything for my son,at whatever cost. I hope I explain enough..
And thank you so much for u all who concern my question!
Oh yes I know how hard it is. But it's okay. What is life without a challege. If he couldn't enter Harvard, he could still enter Yale, or something. I won't mind.
But because Harvard is in Mass, I asked this question in this forum. So please,get back to the topic. I need to know where I could buy a house, people..
In 17 years, when your son is ready for college housing options will certainly change dramatically. This is why you are having trouble getting some help. I would try focusing on what you can do now and within the next 5 years to help your child. Look into excellent primary schools in your country. Find out which secondary schools have students go on to the best schools in the U.S. and Europe. If he is accepted to Harvard in 17 years, THEN consider where you want to move. As a bit of advice though, most American college students want to be away from their parents for their college experience. By that age, college students are considered young adults. Typically bullying and such is no longer a concern for parents. Having recently graduated college myself, it's likely that your son will not want you nearby!
I know a lot of Chinese families are moving to San Marino in California, a gorgeous suburb of Los Angeles, for their children's education. In many cases the wife and kids come over and dad stays back in China to work.
You don't necessarily have to live near Harvard to get a good college prep education--there are many nice areas with good schools, both public and private.
I understand that in many Asian countries an American education is considered almost obligatory--and it's not unusual to groom your child for an Ivy League education from birth.
There are lots of Asian families in our town, Brookline, right outside of Boston, which also has a wonderful public education system which starts in pre-K, 3 years old. Another option, when your son gets a little older, starting sometimes early as 12 or 13, is to send him to a boarding school with top academics.
So, I say, buy a house in Brookline. Next question!
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