Supplemental insurance may be refunded upon arrival with evidence of equivalent medical coverage. Family coverage is available at extra cost. Please note that there is no national health care program in the U.S. and medical costs are high. Climate and clothing - Massachusetts has four distinct seasons. Summer weather, which extends through the beginning of September, can be uncomfortably hot and humid.
Autumn is cool and sometimes rainy.
Winter temperatures often drop well below freezing. Boots for snow are essential, as are a warm coat, hat, scarf, and gloves. Spring usually arrives in late March. Sports - With 13 men's and 14 women's intercollegiate sports offered at the University, a typical year involves nearly 200 varsity events on campus. Recreational sports for men and women are also available through intramural competition in more than ten different sports, or through club sports such as the Bicycle Club, the Outing Club, or the Ski Club.