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Choose Your Scene

The nightlife on and off campus boasts quite a few options, depending on what you're looking for. On campus students can find residence life sponsored programs, convocations, athletic events, or performances to attend. Off campus, there are plenty of clubs and bars for the 21+ crowd, as well as restaurants offering local performances or songwriter nights. With Vanderbilt University in close proximity to Belmont, many students may want to make friends with the Vandy crowd to have an "in" for more party options off campus. Just remember: Belmont is a dry campus and has a low tolerance for alcohol consumption.

Getting Around

Belmont offers students the option of free use of the Nashville public transportation system. You can also rent a WeCar from Belmont directly. There are plenty of options for students, from bikes to cars, who did not bring a car to campus with them.

Upperclassman Apartments Are Diminishing

When I first arrived at Belmont, I was excited to be living in a 2-bedroom, university-owned apartment. The particular complex I live in (there are 3 owned by the university) is directly across the street from campus. The price is a bit more than you may pay for an off-campus apartment; however, all utilities are included, including laundry usage, there's no hassle in finding a parking spot (free parking!) and it's a short walk to all classes (5 minutes at tops to the furthest buildings). Now, though, the university is constructing a suite-style dormitory with plans to build another one in the fall. With the construction of the new dorms, my current complex is being torn down. I think Belmont should invest more into building more apartments rather than dorms. If I ever want a 2-bedroom apartment again, I'll have to pay more than the current rate in my complex. The only apartment complex with the same pricing only offers 4-bedroom apartments. For upperclassmen, I think there should be a bigger emphasis on apartment housing rather than suites.

Rain, Shine, Snow, Hail

The weather fluctuates a lot. It can be really sunny and warm one day, but dreary and rainy the very next. There's rarely any snow, but when there is, or any other forms of precipitation, no one knows how to drive. So be cautious when driving. Also, since we're still close to the mid-west, tornado season occurs during the early part of the spring. This causes frequent storm warnings and watches with occasional major storms and hail coming through.