Bayridge Residence

I’m not sure what I would have done without Bayridge! I found it when I needed it the most. I loved the building; the foyer; the staff; the rooms; the residence; the convenience; and most of all, the food! The food here is amazing!
Bayridge is a very friendly, caring residence. They truly care about the well being of the students who live here. It feels like home!

The atmosphere at Bayridge is truly exceptional. One may think that she is only signing on for housing in one of Boston’s most beautiful and easily accessible neighborhoods, but she will quickly find that much more is available to her than simply a place to stay. Irene (the director) and the other staff members do an amazing job of creating a warm environment that truly feels like a home-​away-​from-​home. They know that being a student is stressful in many ways. As a result, they strive to provide each resident with the comfort of knowing that after a long day, she can return to an impeccably clean home, a delicious meal, and a staff that has true concern for her success, not only as a student but as a person in general. The various get-​togethers that the staff organizes help to foster friendships among the residents who come from all over the world. Often times, these get-​togethers involve some sort of learning whether it be through a documentary and discussion, a resident sharing a bit about the culture she comes from, or a local professor giving a seminar on a particular field of study, so there is always the opportunity to grow while relaxing. I only wish I had discovered Bayridge sooner than my last semester of school!

Bayridge is truly a home away from home.
The residence is located in Back Bay, a beautiful and safe neighbourhood with easy access to public transit, stores, and restaurants. The residence is well-​furnished and boasts a library, dining hall, music room, and chapel! Linen service and delicious home-​cooked meals make for a homey and comfortable lifestyle for students and professional women alike.
But it’s the people who really make this residence feel like home. The residents and staff are friendly, kind, and very caring! Living with such a diverse group makes for incredibly fun and enriching activities in the evenings and on weekends, and these activities are a great way for residents to bond and take a break from work and study.
Overall, Bayride fosters an environment perfect for women in Boston to strive towards their goals with a supportive family to grow alongside them.

Bayridge Residence/​Ayer Mansion is located at the best part of Boston, close to the stylish Newbury Street, walking distance to 2 T stations, and the Hynes Convention Mall. Live was good.
I lived here for my grad school years, my memories of Bayridge is mainly of the awesome and diverse friends I made there, two of which became my bridesmaid in my weding last October. My bedroom was right across from one of a kind custom made Tiffany chandelier that weight about 1 ton. When I wake up in the morning for breakfast I walk down a spiral staircase passing though glass windows valued at priceless.
On Red Sox Home games I can hear the crowd since Fenway is only 2 blocks away. On my quiet time i had sneak and sit at where George Patton propose to his wife Beatrice Ayer. When I was heart broken I would sit in the chapel and meditate. When I come home late from school I have my dinner waiting in a warmer unit in the dining hall. On Fridays they give me the world’s best chocolate chip cookies and scones. On Boston Marathon days we BBQ outside and watch the runner streak pass Mass Ave. On warm Sundays I would walk pass Mass Ave to Park Street Church and be enveloped in the beautiful classic townhouses lining Mass Ave.
Live was simple and very good then, it is still very good, but sometimes I really miss my Bayridge days.