This one begs a genuine question: At what point does “out of date” become a disqualifying factor in terms of a building? Is that the same as being in disrepair or ship-worn? And what is a college like Brandeis, founded in 1948, supposed to do before its buildings are regarded as “classic”?
Brandeis- DOWN and OFF THE LIST
This one hurt. As an observant Jewish family trying to navigate the campus culture for Jewish students at various schools during these times, Brandeis looked great on paper- 35% Jewish students, campus outside of Boston with a commuter train stop on campus, “Goldilocks” not too small not too big size- but it wasn’t meant to be.
Driving up to the school the initial impression was that it was not an attractive campus at all- but sometimes you are approaching the campus from a different direction and the “parking lot view” doesn’t equal the “pedestrian view”. We were somewhat relieved to see a beautiful admissions center.
The admissions center is modern and the staff was welcoming. It was exciting to see displays regarding the brand new dorm complex being built and the new Jewish center also being constructed on campus. You got the sense that things are happening on the campus and that exciting developments are in progress.
Our tour guide was super ni…
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