<p>“Vandy had a more natural, laid-back feel than Emory did though.”</p>
<p>I go here, and I think I know what you mean. While Vandy is amidst a city, Emory feels/looks more like a city itself (enshrouded in forest, but still more urban), given the modern architecture, which includes some abnormally tall buildings for a supposedly liberal artsy school, and the direct integration of the medical/hospital complex into the campus. And Emory is not nearly as competitive as you think it is. However, it is very professional, which makes the campus structure/layout befitting I suppose. It’s very interesting. </p>
<p>I like it here a lot by the way. It really depends on your visit, will you like the architecture or the vibe from either. Also, would you prefer the traditional type of fun (frats/sororities, football, sports scene) or cultural fun/activities, which Emory is excellent for given the level of diversity. I like both, which is why I visit Tech a lot, but when I get back to Emory, I realize how refreshing the enhanced cultural scene is here in comparison to them and even many of our peers. Depends on what you want. Hope you get to enjoy visiting both, and I wish you luck with your decision. Just get ready to work hard at either school Perhaps Emory’s professional atmosphere will pressure you into working harder. Often you will wonder why you aren’t taking a break or something. This is not even because of a difference in rigor (the two are basically the same here overall), it is indeed b/c you see everyone else working for excessive amounts of time. It’s kinda weird lol. But despite that, you can play hard too! Academically you’ll be fine at either though. Again, just worry about the atmosphere.</p>