Please help me choose: JHU vs. Vanderbilt

livn487
Fri, 29 Mar 2013 18:11:48 +0000

Think about what type of campus life you want too. Vanderbilt’s facilities- dorms, campus, engrg labs are pristine. I can’t speak for JHU-- but there is no student union. When I asked about that people told me that the students socialize in the libraries and cafeterias. I have a senior d going for engineering and her choice has not yet been made. She visited both JHU and spent a few weeks at Vanderbilt for a summer program. Neither of these schools are in her final choices.

When you visit both campuses, try to meet with an engrg student or faculty if you are comfortable requesting directly. My d did that at many schools and it really helped her to get a sense of the engrg programs, priorities etc.

The campuses have a totally different vibe which you’ve researched. I just am not sure how it realistic it will be with so many accepted students on campus. Also, think about the D1 sports vs. D3. Vanderbilt probably has more school spirit around that while JHU is known for lacross. I don’t know if you’re a sports fan and if you’d want to rally around a team on the weekends.

Good luck! And congrats for some wonderful choices.