our Vandy son was active in liberal political groups on campus. For a top US university, Vandy has a healthy group of Republican voters that you will not find in other peer colleges. Nevertheless, the campus votes more left now. Here is how I view it (as a left leaning parent). The workplace in most of America is a politically divided experience now, and it is best to put faces to the opposition while you are in your formative college years rather than just showing up in the workplace without comprehension. Hone your skills at Vandy by knowing that in every class there are people who represent opposing views. btw Vandy has an unusually strong Communications department and learning to speak persuasively can be accomplished at Vandy. The newspaper can always use strong writers. PS. follow the money. Life is long and you probably have graduate studies ahead of you where money is scarce and loans are large.