Boston has a very active nightlife, with many different types of options that are worth exploring. While going out is not always the best thing for your pocketbook, it is a good way to get to know and understand the city and its culture better, and it is a good way to relax and get away from your studies.

Bars, restaurants, and clubs in the Boston area are generally quite strict about checking the IDs of their young patrons because most undergraduate students are under the legal drinking age of 21, and Boston has a lot of students. Many places will not admit you at all without checking your ID, even if you do not intend to drink (for example, the BU pub). Therefore, if you are an international student and you expect to go out to Boston, you should bring your passport in order to get into most of the places. Losing your passport (that has your VISA and importance on it) is a hassle and a risk that you don't need to take!

In order to avoid highly recommend you either get a Mass ID or a MA Liquor ID. Neither of these documents is very expensive, and it will enable you to buy alcohol and get into bars without carrying your passport around 24/7. Read the websites carefully in order to see if you complain about all the requirements and have all the documents.