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Most Belmont students will tell you that if they had to do it over again, they’d choose Belmont every time. So, despite parking issues, rising tuition, and strict behavioral policies, students are truly glad to be here, and it shows. University president Dr. Robert Fisher (around here, he’s affectionately called “Bob the Builder”—you’ll figure it out when you see the construction trucks on campus) likes to say Belmont is a “small town in a big city.” Because it’s such a tiny school on an enclosed campus, the community atmosphere at Belmont is incredibly strong. Professors often give out their personal cell phone numbers to students who need extra help, and they genuinely want their students to succeed—not just in their classes, but in life. Most students find one or two professors in their major who become almost like surrogate parents. They’ll counsel you through the stress of finals and help you find fantastic internships. Because many professors are former professionals in whatever field they teach, they have experience and contacts that are immeasurably valuable to students —in this town, the people you know have the potential to open doors for you.

Nashville itself is probably one of the biggest selling points for the University. It’s an incredible town full of opportunities for young professionals in every major. Nursing students may do clinicals at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, one of the top hospitals in the world. Students who like to write might find a public relations internship at one of the music labels in town. And of course, if you want to pursue a career in the music business, there’s no better place to be. So is a Belmont education expensive? Yes. Make no mistake about it. But if you feel it’s the right place for you, you’ll leave knowing every penny was worth it.

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Guys & Girls at Belmont University

caitlin21

Public Relations '14

3.8

B+

Girls Good, Guys Are Skinny Musicians

Read title that explains all. If you're into the musician thing you'll do fine. If you're like me, walk across the street to Vandy.

May 18, 2012

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Campus Housing at Belmont University

caitlin21

Public Relations '14

5.0

A+

Love Belmont Housing

Belmont housing is great, even in the older dorms. Getting the dorm you want may be a little more difficult, but each housing area has something to offer. Check-in process is annoying.

May 18, 2012

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Majors at Belmont University

xokennabugxo

Music Theory and Composition '15

5.0

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Songwriting

As a Songwriting major at Belmont University, I definitely took quite the gamble with my future but looking back now I would not have changed a thing. I struggled with the decision to major in something more practical like pharmaceutical chemistry or follow my dreams and enter into the music industry. I figured I had already made the jump to move to the music capital of the world might as well pursue what I went there for in the first place. The major is very difficult to get into. You have to submit a portfolio to the school with a recording and paper copy of your songs and answer a list of questions and write essays and then even after all that you have to wait for the committee to evaluate. This is the hardest part because they do not allow many people in to the program, but if you get in you are in for a very exciting ride. You get to work with professors that have one grammys and dozens of songwriting awards and learn from the best of the best. You get to see what it would be like to be a part of the industry straight while still in college and you get to take part in so many experiences that you could not take part in elsewhere.

May 09, 2012

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