Drew University - UP
Visited for admitted students day. They did something really brilliant that made a big difference to me. We had breakfast after check in and all of the tables were labeled by academic interest. So we immediately had something in common with other admitted students at our table which made it easy to talk to them and make connections. Plus professors came around to chat with us as well.
The campus is really beautiful with lovely old buildings and lots of trees. The insides of buildings are kind of standard and not as nice looking but I feel like that is to be expected. Faculty and staff were very welcoming and it feels like a supportive, tight knit community.
The New York Semesters are a huge draw for me. There are seven options - media/communications, art, museum/cultural management, social impact, theatre, UN, Wall Street - and they all seem super interesting. The proximity to the city is a big plus.
Everyone lives on campus all 4 years, progressing from traditional dorm halls to suites to townhome style living. It doesn’t seem like a party school but there is an on-campus pub. Personally I am more of a hang out and watch movies/play games kind of person so this is perfect for me.
I wish we had the chance to eat in the dining hall but we did tour through it and I spotted the ice cream machine, which had strawberry, vanilla, and swirl so I will not starve.
I really enjoyed the vibe of the school and the location and it moved to one of my top 2.