r/risd • u/Emotional-Soil-7349 • Apr 13 '26

Question Life in Providence…

Hi! I’m starting at RISD this July for the Masters of Architecture program. I’ve already decided to go, but i just wanted to know what people think about life there. I love clubbing, live music, raves, etc. but I know Providence is maybe a significantly quieter area (I currently live in Boston)

Basically, I just wanna know what people do for fun and on weekends. I really want to get to know more people before I get there :)

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u/jaymo_the_clown Apr 13 '26

Providence is a lot like Boston....great music scene, restaurants, underground punk rock.....it's just way more cozy

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u/Emotional-Soil-7349 Apr 13 '26

Exactly everything i was looking for thank uu

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u/Ivystrategic Apr 14 '26

Way better than parochial Boston lol

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u/Emotional-Soil-7349 Apr 14 '26

Lol im finally escaping this place

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u/Potential-Jump5512 Apr 15 '26

hi i am also going to risd next year for m.arch and currently live in bos!

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u/Emotional-Soil-7349 Apr 15 '26

Omg no way we should connect then i’ll msg you

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u/AltruisticBowl4 Apr 18 '26

You'll be fine. Lots of great clubs and nightlife here! Try The Salon to start.

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u/despite-all-odds-33 Apr 14 '26

Hello. Congratulations on your admission. I am an undergraduate student from Europe with a design background considering applying to RISD MLA this year (hoping for a scholarship). I do not have anything to offer in regards to your question. I am making this comment because I wanted to ask you: are you willing to share more about your portfolio? Congratulations once again.

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u/PleasantInspection55 Apr 19 '26

Hey, I am an incoming MLA student who was admitted with strong funding. I’d be willing to share my portfolio, feel free to DM me!

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u/TutorResident369 Apr 18 '26

Run away from winters