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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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Drug Safety at Brandeis University

rozarion

'13

Psychology

3.5

B

More People Drink Than Smoking

Drug scene at Brandeis is average and it only exists in some circle of friends. They usually only smoke. Alcohol is at all parties, people pregame. There are wet (junior&senior) and dry quads (freshmen&sophomore).

Jan 30, 2012

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Nightlife at Brandeis University

rozarion

'13

Psychology

3.5

B

Not Bad

Transportation to waltham is not bad, there are vans every 15-30 minutes until 2 am. There are shuttles to boston over the weekend including thursdays. there is the commuter rail as well, but it doesnt run often especially in the weekend.

parties are a lot over the weekend (Fri&Sat) especially during rush for greek life-- they are at off-campus houses. Student events and Student Activities and some clubs have big parties. International Club runs really good parties. There are Stein nights (restaurant/diner at school) with free food for all and free beer for 21+.

There are a couple bars in the area for 21+, no clubs except for Boston. There are students that have connections, they can arrange buses and get you on lists for clubs in Boston if you ask them. The bars in Waltham have Brandeis nights, Bentley nights etc. They are fun and chill.

Jan 30, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Brandeis University

rozarion

'13

Psychology

4.6

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Amazing Food in Waltham

Waltham had a lot of immigrants come in to work in the Waltham Watch Company-- now, they have restaurants, very local and awesome food! From $ to $$$ type, you can find indian, mexican, american, spanish!! amazing!

Jan 30, 2012

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