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College Prowler Take
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—Brandeis is quite generous when it comes to financial aid allotment—or because Brandeis was their third or fourth choice, and they got rejected from the Ivies or NESCAC schools. But 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 so 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 at Brandeis. 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. And more often than not, 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 gets a bad reputation because of the homogenous population, but the students at Brandeis, though awkward, are friendly and welcoming, more so than at schools with a “hotter” or “cooler” student body. And 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. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
BraMM says: Brandeis University 2016 Undecided  |
I'm a freshman, so who knows how...
I'm a freshman, so who knows how I'll feel in a few years, but I absolutely adore Brandeis. Most of the time the classes are wonderful, and every now and then the professors are truly inspiring human beings. Really, it's the student body that makes this place great. Brandeis students have the intelligence and accomplishments of an Ivy-league student body but are also remarkably down to earth. I have had the experience of knowing a friend here for months before suddenly finding out that he is a United States fencing champion or she is a violinist who has played Carnegie Hall. In my first week here, I learned more about the state of society in Africa from my South African hallmate than I ever have from any form of institutionalized education. You will make friends with truly astonishing human beings, and I love Brandeis for making that happen.
Overall Experience: March 21, 2009
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BraJa4 says: Brandeis University 2015 Natural Resources and Conservation |
I had a hard time fitting in a...
I had a hard time fitting in a Brandeis at first. I am a Christian from a small town in Maine. I got called shiksa several times during my first semester and had to ask my friends what it meant. The campus basically shuts down on Friday nights for Shabbat. Brandeis also has a particular kind of awkward where most of the students won't make eye-contact when walking, and signs of affection such as hugs or even shaking hands doesn't seem to exist. I love the challenging classes and the awesome professors, and while I have begun to adjust to life at Brandeis, if I could do it all over again, I would not choose Brandeis.
Overall Experience: March 17, 2009
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BraRK says: Brandeis University 2015 Psychology |
Brandeis is an amazing university...
Brandeis is an amazing university as far as academics. Classes are generally small, and the professors are very accessible and friendly outside of class. I love being near Boston and Cambridge because there's never a lack of things to do there. I didn't expect to end up at Brandeis because I didn't want to go to such a small school, but when I came to visit, I fell in love with the Boston area and couldn't let it go. I do sometimes wish the school were bigger with more opportunities to meet people, but the academics and the environment make up for what Brandeis lacks in the social area.
Overall Experience: March 16, 2009
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BraJCc says: Brandeis University 2016 Social Sciences |
The community is warm and...
The community is warm and inviting, and the academics are sharp and stimulating. The people at Brandeis are really my type of people. So far, I have not met one ill-intentioned person.
Overall Experience: March 16, 2009
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BraDE says: Brandeis University 2013 History |
I regret going to Brandeis. While...
I regret going to Brandeis. While I have learned everything I wanted to academically, the social scene here is dire. From Greek life to team sports to Chabad, everything is cultish. If you're in, you're in, and if you're out, you're out. People aren't looking to make new friends after the first year-most end up staying friends with the people they met on the hall of their freshman dorm. Social circles are extremely small, and everyone always has drama. People aren't friendly or attractive. I don't even like my friends that much. It's sad.
Overall Experience: March 16, 2009
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