<p>I’ve heard many different things about the social life within Brandeis. My counselor said I should get in (look at my threads for my resume), but I’m wondering if it’s the type of college I want to be in. I know it has a great pre-med/biology program, which is what I’m looking for, but how is the social scene? Are there things to do outside of school and studying? How are the girls there? What’s the party scene like? Can someone give me a good insight as to what I should expect if I end up going there.</p>
<p>Well, school hasn’t started yet but the Brandeis class of 2015 facebook group was full of organizing for parties and such (now we’re all psyched for orientation :P). I know there’s no official Greek life recognition on campus, because Brandeis doesn’t like organizations that exclude people, but they don’t do much to discourage joining either.</p>
<p>There’s a free shuttle into Boston and Cambridge Thursday-Sunday, and a free bus of some sort into NYC. There was talk of going to MIT and Harvard for parties since some of the incoming freshmen know people.</p>
<p>Basically, I’d visit if I were you. If you’re in an area with a decent alumni population, talk to people there. I do know that Brandeis isn’t a party school, although the party scene is there. As to the culture…there are quite a few nerds in the facebook group (that could be us just coming out of the woodwork though), but nearly everyone seems to love Disney movies. :)</p>
<p>Jewish girls are curvy and dark-haired, although there are also quite a few Asians too. :P</p>
<p>Daughter is a freshman this year and having a blast so far. I can’t even get a phone conversation with her, she is too busy socializing all the time and signing up for social activities! They have only had a couple of days of classes so far, but my impression is that there is a lot going on around campus, if you want to get involved. And of course if they tire of the on-campus activities there is alway Boston, 20 minutes away with several transportation options.</p>
<p>It is often said that people don’t drink or party at all at Brandeis. This is not true: there are a surprisingly large amount of people who party. No, there isn’t a frat row, but if you’re willing to do a little looking, they’ll pop out at you.</p>
<p>The girls from the freshman class are better than you’d think. As one student put it, “it’s getting better every year.” The older grades are, in my personal opinion, less attractive, but the fresh/soph class is actually pretty decent.</p>
<p>You can expect a bit of a quirky atmosphere in that some of the people are a little odd, but as an average 19-year-old male I have had no problem finding girls and parties and making friends. Not that that is what you should go to college solely looking for; however, I wouldn’t say that the Brandeis social scene is “lacking” as much as some might put it. In fact, I’d say it was better than my old school (which is considered a party school.) </p>
<p>Make your decision based on academics, not social life. However, if you do choose to come, I wouldn’t be worried.</p>