<p>Absolutely, which is why Vanderbilt is so unique. The country club experience already provides a place of little diversity for most of the students here. Most of what I’m saying is just a little parodied. The worst thing that can happen to Vanderbilt is a radical shift to the left which would make it much more similar to the majority of schools that make up the top tier of universities in this country and the world. I’d rather it not become much more conservative either, but rather stay the same. I have a friend who attends Brown and to give you a visual of the significance of difference between the two schools, there wasn’t much discussion here about Proposition 8 but apparently there were all sorts of protests at Brown. Her decision to go there after being raised in a conservative environment was because she wanted to be become more liberal, not rile up a bunch of “pro-abortion” people about how it’s a sin and her brothers’ hunting.</p>
<p>Other than the fact that there are more Southerners here, more athletes, a stronger Greek scene, better weather, and all of those things, this is the biggest difference between us and the rest of the Top 20. If you decide you’re a raging liberal and want to “stick out” in this type of environment, consider the ramifications, and if you still think it’s a good idea, you’ll find that you’ll be welcomed with open albeit perplexed arms once you’re here.</p>