| just some info
1. every professor at brown is required to teach undergrads, no matter how big of a deal they are. i got to write my undergrad thesis with a nobel laureate
2. brown is free for family's making less than $100K and only $5000 per year for those making $150K. as a result, it's extremely socioeconomically diverse
3. 11% of brown undergrads are international, adding to diversity
4. in my opinion, a robust research enterprise enhances your undergrad experience because you get to learn from people on the cutting edge of their field (whether it is sciences, humanities, arts, etc.)
5. brown has a very special culture that i would characterize as romantic and artsy. providence and RISD add a particular flair that provides a nice bridge between feeling like you are in a small city and a cosmopolitan center |