Why Train in the Metro Boston Area?
Boston and Cambridge
Excellent Networking
- Great place to be for veterinary research career networking
- Large concentration of academic institutions, hospitals, and industry
Diverse Demographics
- Large student population with many top universities
- Diverse and inclusive population
Housing and Accessibility
- Expensive housing in the metropolitan area, but possible to find deals
- Many public transit options
- Cambridge is a bike-friendly city
Great Entertainment
- Diverse gastronomic options
- Museums: art, history, pop culture exhibits all-year around
- Live music and standup comedy
- Home of the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, and Patriots
- 4 weeks of paid vacation plus institution holidays
- Flex day: one day off for each weekend or holiday on call
- Health insurance, vision and dental plan
- Supplemental 401(k)
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Employee tuition assistance: reimbursement of course costs
- Commuting benefits: daily parking account, free MBTA subway and local bus pass, discounted commuter rail, water shuttle passes
- Bluebike discounts, Zipcar discounts, Emergency ride home
- MIT Postdoc Association (MIT PDA)
- The MIT Activities Committee (MITAC) offers discounted tickets to many events and activities
