My I have this chance?

emmabsong
Fri, 26 Oct 2012 11:57:15 +0000

Okay, so your stats are awesome! It’s obvious that you worked really hard! However, as I read what you wanted from your college environment, I don’t think Vanderbilt is really for you. You definitely should apply and maybe come and dore for a day or something, but I’ll tell you how I feel as a freshman. I really wanted a liberal atmosphere full of intellectually stimulating conversation and lots of opportunity to experience the arts (I’m not a performer, just a spectator). But, what I got is not what I expected. The environment is very conservative, and take note when people talk about how abundant the greeks are. There’s nothing wrong with Greek life, but as freshmen students tend to gravitate to that area. Drinking is huge on the freshmen campus so if you have a problem with that, keep this in mind. While it’s easy to avoid that group, it can sometimes get having to step over puke on the way to breakfast on Saturday haha. But, honestly, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. I guarantee if you come here you will find a friend group, the campus does have diversity (although not as much as they boast). And they academics are incredible with professors that actually care. Like I said, come to campus, be observant, see how it feels for you. Best of luck! :)