Dudley House's dining hall is also a great place to meet different people and chat with friends. However, if you don't feel like to have American food everyday, you may cook on your own. All dormitory buildings have shared kitchen facilities, albeit quite limited. You can find most materials and utensils for Chinese cuisine in Chinatown, which are not expensive. However, for your convenience at the beginning, you may want to bring a few stainless steel utensils.
Public transportation is convenient and safe in Boston.
You can easily get to many places without a car. Bring some common medicine, but not too much. The clean environment ensures little chance that ordinary people will become sick. However, some people may be allergic to pollen. Dental care is extremely expensive here, so you would better have your teeth thoroughly checked and washed before you come here.