[davewritescode]

There are plenty of places in Boston to avoid the college crowd. For the most part you won't see them in the nicer (i.e. more expensive) places.

If you live in South Boston, Mission Hill, Allston or certain parts of Cambridge that's all you'll be exposed to. The South End, Beacon Hill, and the entire South West sections of Boston (JP, Roslindale) are almost completely devoid of any college students.