in three sentences, brandeis is academically rigorous - the science courses in particular are taught at a much higher level here than at other schools. the social life is atrocious because parties end early and are usually pretty lame but the people at brandeis are really friendly and approachable (which you don't get at bigger schools). and lastly, the professors are incredibly qualified and if one was taking advantage of their education, they would be bugging their professors often.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
don't come expecting brandeis to be easy, especially since it isn't an ivy league and many students use it as a back up for ivy league schools - brandeis is very much ahead of its time. come to brandeis with an open mind and a tough exterior because this school will really help shape you.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
have i not mentioned this yet? brandeis is not an easy school.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
the dorms are honestly kind of unfortunate but hey, most dorms are.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
the dining services on campus are only getting better than they were when i was at brandeis.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
make friends and hang out with them...
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
utilize your professors' office hours, work for them in their labs, take courses outside of your major, get fridays off and play an instrument on the great lawn.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
sachar woods has a few bonfire pits and there are lots of sneaky locations on campus to explore, for whatever reason.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
socially awkward!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are over 300 clubs at brandeis, choose one and choose wisely.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
fortunately, the greek life isn't acknowledged by brandeis because they feel in its existence, it purports exclusion based on whatever (religion, race, social standing, what-have-you), but it does exist. we have i think three sororities and four fraternities and they throw decent parties... usually.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
private school, small campus - i'm surprised it's as safe as it is given there seems to be no regulation of who comes on and off campus but the three exits/entrances to campus make you feel either incredibly safe or incredibly cornered.
in three sentences, brandeis is academically rigorous - the science courses in particular are taught at a much higher level here than at other schools. the social life is atrocious because parties end early and are usually pretty lame but the people at brandeis are really friendly and approachable (which you don't get at bigger schools). and lastly, the professors are incredibly qualified and if one was taking advantage of their education, they would be bugging their professors often.
don't come expecting brandeis to be easy, especially since it isn't an ivy league and many students use it as a back up for ivy league schools - brandeis is very much ahead of its time. come to brandeis with an open mind and a tough exterior because this school will really help shape you.
have i not mentioned this yet? brandeis is not an easy school.
the dorms are honestly kind of unfortunate but hey, most dorms are.
the dining services on campus are only getting better than they were when i was at brandeis.
make friends and hang out with them...
utilize your professors' office hours, work for them in their labs, take courses outside of your major, get fridays off and play an instrument on the great lawn.
sachar woods has a few bonfire pits and there are lots of sneaky locations on campus to explore, for whatever reason.
socially awkward!
there are over 300 clubs at brandeis, choose one and choose wisely.
fortunately, the greek life isn't acknowledged by brandeis because they feel in its existence, it purports exclusion based on whatever (religion, race, social standing, what-have-you), but it does exist. we have i think three sororities and four fraternities and they throw decent parties... usually.
private school, small campus - i'm surprised it's as safe as it is given there seems to be no regulation of who comes on and off campus but the three exits/entrances to campus make you feel either incredibly safe or incredibly cornered.