Thoughts on Case from a senior

SpartanSenior
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:53:09 +0000

Hey Statagari32 -

It depends what you want to do at the Cleveland Clinic - some programs are more selective than others. However, in general it is easy to get involved with both University Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic. Freshman often volunteer at one of the hospitals to get their foot in the door. There is also a very large pre-med community if that’s what you’re thinking.

Greek life at Case is fantastic. Really something for everyone. Greeks are some of the most involved students on campus.

Things to do in Cleveland over the weekend is a tricky question. Again, a lot depends on your perspective. If you’re from rural Ohio, then Cleveland is going to feel like a big city with lots to do. If you’re from a major metropolitan area on either coast or Chicago, then Cleveland is laughable. It is the regional center of North East Ohio and part of the rust belt - plan accordingly.

Areas popular with students during the weekends are campus, Coventry (there is a free university shuttle - not really walking distance), Little Italy (walkable) and to a lesser extent Ohio City (accessible via public transit). I really like all of the neighborhoods I mentioned, but they are very small. Either one or two streets each. It will seem like a small selection of places if you’re accustomed to a bigger city.