Accepted. Will I Fit In?

YesMan
Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:10:12 +0000

I know it’s unfair to generalize and stereotype, but the more I hear about Vanderbilt the more I worry about not just fitting in, but enjoying myself.

I’m an asian from Northern Virginia and the apparent lack of diversity bothers me. My closest friends at school are an Afghan girl, a Filipino boy, an El Salvadorian boy, and two white girls. I get along well enough with the stereotypical “white, rich popular kids” at school, but also very much enjoy the company of the “asian fobs”.

I also HATE superficiality. I love meeting new and interesting people, but I don’t stress over being well liked. I drink and party in moderation, but not a lot.

Everything I’ve read tells me that Vanderbilt is a terrible fit for me and I’d be happier at a school like Rice (where I was also accepted), but the school is paying for my tuition and room & board (I’m rather poor) so I’m conflicted. Could anyone please alleviate my fears or offer some insight onto what Vandy is actually like? Thank’s so much!