<p>I visited both Emory and Vanderbilt before I applied, and both schools had totally different vibes. I don’t know if you have visited or not. Both schools were gorgeous; Vandy had a more natural, laid-back feel than Emory did though. For me, I thought Emory seemed more competitive and rigid-which is not a bad thing, but I wouldn’t want college to be like that daily 
Vanderbilt does have a big Greek scene, and being Asian, I worried about that too. There are lots of students who are independents, however, and still love the social scene of Vandy. I know several Asian on campus at Vandy, and they seem to love it. When I visited there, there were tons of student organizations and posters on campus and everyone seemed actively involved. That was another thing that interested me more. If you haven’t already, I would seriously recommend visiting both schools. Both Emory and Vanderbilt sound great on paper, but I didn’t have that realization of belonging and excitement until I visited Vanderbilt. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Vandy’s financial aid is great and can’t even be compared to Emory’s. 
If you have more questions, just let me know. Hopefully that helped!</p>