The perfect word for Brown is nonpareil, as in it is completely unmatched in the world of colleges. I honestly feel that there is such a collection of classes, students, opportunities, and experiences unique to only Brown that makes it special beyond belief. The freedom and diversity here allow for self discovery, world-class education, and a sense of belonging.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be yourself. Brown cares more about the student holistically than the other Ivies. They really evaluate you as the student, applicant, and then what numbers you bring to the school. Mention that funny experience you had when you first tried to bake a cake or the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you in a supplement. They've received thousands of the self-inflating essays that students have stretched to make themselves seem like the best insert-quality-that-they-think-the-colleges-are-looking-for student. In the end though, through personal experience and much comparing of essays, I've found the kids at Brown wrote about things as mundane as breaking bones, trying foreign foods, and taking math tests.
Also, be confident. Don't try to change yourself for a school . Chances are you won't like it there if you have to pretend to be someone else.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
That depends. Brown's open curriculum leaves a lot of responsibility up to the students. You can take three classes per semester all pass-fail or you can take five per semester all for a grade in subjects with which you are not familiar. It's up to you, but that's the beauty of it. You really do design your own college experience.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Freshman housing just got redone as part of a massive multi-million dollar renovation project. The dorms are much larger than most and extremely nice, with awesome kitchens and lounges.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food is good but it gets repetitive in the dining halls. The key is to use meal credits at other places like Joe's or the Blue Room. But you'll learn more about that when you arrive in September ;).
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
So much. Clubs, concerts (both on and off campus), sports, movies, socializing, partying, shopping, pretty much whatever you want.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Worth every penny,
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The Naked Donut Run- During finals, a group of naked people visits the most popular study spots and hands out donuts.
Spring Weekend- A weekend in the spring where BCA brings awesome performers to Brown and we all partake in--uhm- some mild debauchery.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who know exactly what they want to do with their lives or ones who have no clue. Students who are good at motivating them selves. Oh- and you must be open to meeting people. Brown is so social!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Too many to keep up with.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Small but existent. The frats party. The sororities throw events. It's more of another set of clubs though instead of a group that run the school.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There's the blue light system that's common with most campuses and there are shuttles and on-call Brown vehicles to come drive us around. There is also a program called safe-walk where you can have other students walk with you so that you aren't alone and the Brown Police (the Bro-Po) and the Emergency services are both good.
That being said, there have been several small muggings in the past semester. However, I personally have never felt threatened while at Brown.
The perfect word for Brown is nonpareil, as in it is completely unmatched in the world of colleges. I honestly feel that there is such a collection of classes, students, opportunities, and experiences unique to only Brown that makes it special beyond belief. The freedom and diversity here allow for self discovery, world-class education, and a sense of belonging.
Be yourself. Brown cares more about the student holistically than the other Ivies. They really evaluate you as the student, applicant, and then what numbers you bring to the school. Mention that funny experience you had when you first tried to bake a cake or the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you in a supplement. They've received thousands of the self-inflating essays that students have stretched to make themselves seem like the best insert-quality-that-they-think-the-colleges-are-looking-for student. In the end though, through personal experience and much comparing of essays, I've found the kids at Brown wrote about things as mundane as breaking bones, trying foreign foods, and taking math tests. Also, be confident. Don't try to change yourself for a school . Chances are you won't like it there if you have to pretend to be someone else.
That depends. Brown's open curriculum leaves a lot of responsibility up to the students. You can take three classes per semester all pass-fail or you can take five per semester all for a grade in subjects with which you are not familiar. It's up to you, but that's the beauty of it. You really do design your own college experience.
Freshman housing just got redone as part of a massive multi-million dollar renovation project. The dorms are much larger than most and extremely nice, with awesome kitchens and lounges.
The food is good but it gets repetitive in the dining halls. The key is to use meal credits at other places like Joe's or the Blue Room. But you'll learn more about that when you arrive in September ;).
So much. Clubs, concerts (both on and off campus), sports, movies, socializing, partying, shopping, pretty much whatever you want.
Worth every penny,
The Naked Donut Run- During finals, a group of naked people visits the most popular study spots and hands out donuts. Spring Weekend- A weekend in the spring where BCA brings awesome performers to Brown and we all partake in--uhm- some mild debauchery.
Students who know exactly what they want to do with their lives or ones who have no clue. Students who are good at motivating them selves. Oh- and you must be open to meeting people. Brown is so social!
Too many to keep up with.
Small but existent. The frats party. The sororities throw events. It's more of another set of clubs though instead of a group that run the school.
There's the blue light system that's common with most campuses and there are shuttles and on-call Brown vehicles to come drive us around. There is also a program called safe-walk where you can have other students walk with you so that you aren't alone and the Brown Police (the Bro-Po) and the Emergency services are both good. That being said, there have been several small muggings in the past semester. However, I personally have never felt threatened while at Brown.