It's like living in a bubble of happiness. Everyone and everything is aesthetically and personally beautiful, and everyone plays beautiful music. Also, it's hipster central.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Definitely check out campus! I didn't seriously consider coming to Belmont until I fell in love with the professors, students, and the campus.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As a music major, I haven't had much academic rigor, but as far as art goes, I definitely have had my plate full. I'm only in two academic classes this semester, but I'm in ten arts classes. I love it!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Even though the newer dorms are certainly nicer, the older dorms are the best place to be. Everyone bonds so quickly through the events hosted by Residence Life. I live in a dorm built in 1960, and all of the people who live in the new dorms come to hang out in our dorm because there's always something to do!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Some people say they get sick from eating in the caf, but let's be honest; it doesn't matter where your thrice daily meals of fries and pizza come from, you're going to feel sick. A good rule to follow is that if you don't know what goes into it, don't eat it. The salad bar is always fresh and has great options. Also, if you don't eat gluten or meat or have some other dietary concern, there are lots of choices to make it easier to be healthy.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Of course, there are always impromptu jam sessions and frisbee games on campus, but if you decide to step foot out into the real world, there are lots of great coffee shops (Bongo Java, Fido, Frothy Monkey), restaurants (SATCo, the Loveless Cafe, the Pfunky Griddle, Chuy's, Gigi's, Mafioaza's), shopping (Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Cool Springs, Farmer's Market) and parks (Centennial, Bicentennial Mall, Warner Parks, Dragon Park). If you're bored, you're doing Belmont wrong.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It's expensive, but I have yet to meet someone who says it's not worth it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Outside Wright and Maddox Halls, there's a stone and metal gazebo. If you stand in the middle and talk, you feel like you're inside a megaphone!
There's also the Bell Tower, which is lit up with red lights at night, and in the daytime during winter, the organ professor plays Christmas music between the hours.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Hipsters, Musicians, Artists, Academics, health nerds
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are countless opportunities to join a club on campus. I'm a part of the Belmont Rock Outing Club, Community Council, the Executive Leadership Program, Chamber Orchestra, Oratorio, Water Balloon Dodgeball, and Presbyterian Student Life.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I'm not a sorority girl by any means, and at first I was nervous I would be the only one, but I'm not! The sororities and fraternities at Belmont are a little tamer than at a big party school, and I have lots of friends in all of the sororities and fraternities, so they're not excluding to people who just aren't the Greek type.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus security guards are all over campus 24/7, and it's a pretty safe campus. However, about two blocks east of Campus is a pretty sketchy neighborhood, so don't go running by yourself.
It's like living in a bubble of happiness. Everyone and everything is aesthetically and personally beautiful, and everyone plays beautiful music. Also, it's hipster central.
Definitely check out campus! I didn't seriously consider coming to Belmont until I fell in love with the professors, students, and the campus.
As a music major, I haven't had much academic rigor, but as far as art goes, I definitely have had my plate full. I'm only in two academic classes this semester, but I'm in ten arts classes. I love it!
Even though the newer dorms are certainly nicer, the older dorms are the best place to be. Everyone bonds so quickly through the events hosted by Residence Life. I live in a dorm built in 1960, and all of the people who live in the new dorms come to hang out in our dorm because there's always something to do!
Some people say they get sick from eating in the caf, but let's be honest; it doesn't matter where your thrice daily meals of fries and pizza come from, you're going to feel sick. A good rule to follow is that if you don't know what goes into it, don't eat it. The salad bar is always fresh and has great options. Also, if you don't eat gluten or meat or have some other dietary concern, there are lots of choices to make it easier to be healthy.
Of course, there are always impromptu jam sessions and frisbee games on campus, but if you decide to step foot out into the real world, there are lots of great coffee shops (Bongo Java, Fido, Frothy Monkey), restaurants (SATCo, the Loveless Cafe, the Pfunky Griddle, Chuy's, Gigi's, Mafioaza's), shopping (Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Cool Springs, Farmer's Market) and parks (Centennial, Bicentennial Mall, Warner Parks, Dragon Park). If you're bored, you're doing Belmont wrong.
It's expensive, but I have yet to meet someone who says it's not worth it.
Outside Wright and Maddox Halls, there's a stone and metal gazebo. If you stand in the middle and talk, you feel like you're inside a megaphone! There's also the Bell Tower, which is lit up with red lights at night, and in the daytime during winter, the organ professor plays Christmas music between the hours.
Hipsters, Musicians, Artists, Academics, health nerds
There are countless opportunities to join a club on campus. I'm a part of the Belmont Rock Outing Club, Community Council, the Executive Leadership Program, Chamber Orchestra, Oratorio, Water Balloon Dodgeball, and Presbyterian Student Life.
I'm not a sorority girl by any means, and at first I was nervous I would be the only one, but I'm not! The sororities and fraternities at Belmont are a little tamer than at a big party school, and I have lots of friends in all of the sororities and fraternities, so they're not excluding to people who just aren't the Greek type.
The campus security guards are all over campus 24/7, and it's a pretty safe campus. However, about two blocks east of Campus is a pretty sketchy neighborhood, so don't go running by yourself.