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It may seem like a lot of Brandeis students really hate their school, but deep down, most know they would not be happy anywhere else. Some students seem to be bitter when they first get to Brandeis because they are either here since it made financial sense or because Brandeis was not their first choice. After a little time to get adjusted, that bitterness soon subsides. You must work to have a positive experience at Brandeis, more so than at a lot of other colleges. There are many opportunities out there, but you need to be willing to put forth the effort to get the most out of them. If you sit in your room and do nothing, you will get nothing out of your experience. Students are very studious, but they are also very involved, so the best way to meet people and have fun is to join clubs and be active in them.

There is a stigma attached to Brandeis of not being a school that knows how to party, and certainly there are schools that do it better. The administration and faculty here sometimes seem to have the position that the cheapest way to do it is the best way. Parking, religious influence, and a shortage of “hot” students may be the other things that people complain about, but there are many ways to get around these and have a good time; Brandeis students find a way to do just that. Many students come in and have no clue what to expect, and many of them leave with memories that will last them a lifetime. Brandeis students are diverse, though awkward, in addition to being friendly and welcoming, more so than at schools with a “hotter” or “cooler” student body. The academics are starting to reach the level of the top schools in the country—Brandeis continues to be ranked among the top 30 schools in the nation in many academic polls. The University is constantly changing and improving, sometimes radically, which should inspire many new students to apply.

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Campus Housing at Brandeis University

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Biology '14

3.5

B

Very Average

Freshman Dorms are Ok, tough to get dorms as upper

May 08, 2012

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Drug Safety at Brandeis University

aclears1

Psychology '14

3.5

B

It's There If You Want It

There is alcohol and drug use at every school, though I would say that it's generally only alcohol and marijuana here. It's not particularly noticeable on campus (Rosie, a sophomore quad is an exception) and the unrecognized frats and sororities have parties with alcohol. Marijuana is in the dorms as well, but I've never felt pressured to do anything I didn't want to do. It's basically there if you want it and you don't notice it if you don't want it.

Apr 10, 2012

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Athletics at Brandeis University

aclears1

Psychology '14

3.1

B-

It's Pretty OK

So we have all the general sports like baseball and soccer and volleyball and such, and the teams are only okay. They don't generally whip up a crowd or following and there is not too much diversity in the way of different sports. Although there is one exception, and that is our Fencing, which is truly awesome to watch. But if those don't rock your boat there are a bunch of club sports that really fill in the gap. Some are serious and some are for fun but they're all great. My favorites are Archery, Hockey,and table tennis.

Apr 10, 2012

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