Is case really that bad?

<p>Yes, a sorority would be good…highly recommend. You will have a core group of friends that you can do things with. Sororities and Fraternities are very big on community service and you will do alot of that as well as organized activities - fundraising etc… Remember, the drinking age is 21 and even though you will go to sorority parties, if a sorority house is caught with liquor (and underage drinking) they loose their charter…they are very strict about that. Remember, you are choosing a college for the education not because it is a “party school”… When you graduate and look for a job, perspective employers are not going to look at/nor ask you the number of parties you attended, they’re going to ask you where you went to school and look at your community involvement, grades, work ethic etc…</p>

<p>It gets old to hear about how Case is no fun all the time. First and foremost, absolutely nobody is here because they just want to party. If that’s your prime concern, go to Akron or Kent State. They’re cheaper anyway. However, Case can be fun if you know how to have a good time. If drinking is your thing, you can go out to parties and have a good time. You can usually find at least one good one per weekend if you know the right people. If drinking isn’t your thing, there are always fun dry things to do. The rule is: if you mope and complain about how boring Case is, you’re not going to have a good time. </p>

<p>Just take it for what it is and be thankful that you’re going to have a better job than your friends from high school who are majoring in underwater basket weaving at the state college.</p>

<p>Case’s is better. Smaller classes in Nursing = more attention. Plus you get to start clinicals your first year.</p>

<p>Quick note:</p>

<p>Most posts or things you hear about Case being boring or hard or awful come from one of two groups, those who don’t know how to have a good time themselves and so spend their time *****ing and complaining, or those who didn’t expect college to involve any work.</p>

<p>If you want to have a good time and party, the biggest thing is getting with a group of friends and finding the parties on your own. No flyers are posted or huge rows of houses which all have parties every night like at state schools, but there is always a party somewhere, you just have to find it. This is where going greek or playing a sport comes in handy. If you were to poll all the greeks and athletes at Case, I’d be willing to bet that 90% of them love their experience and wouldn’t go anywhere else. The remaining 10% would fall into the second category I listed above.</p>

<p>I am a current student at Case, and I can verify that there is plenty to do by most definitions. We do have parties, but if partying is a major item on your list then you should look elsewhere. To the nurse- all of the nursing students I know are loving their experience here. I am an engineer, and I have been very happy with the quality of instruction and the access to faculty here.</p>

<p>I got accepted into Case 2015 but I’m considering it along with very VERY different schools: Vassar, Bryn Mawr, Smith, and NYU. I am completely fine with Case not being a party school and all but, how are the cultural events albeit the obvious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (I already went through my classic rock phase) and the museums? Even though I already go to a “nerd school” in high school, I’m more on the artsy/quirky side (some people like to tease me and call me, ugh, hipster). How would I fit in? Also, I am applying undecided and it seems that Case is strong in its pre-professional programs. My mom says (read: nags) that there is a huge range but how is its liberal arts program (especially when it comes to its art, art history, social sciences, international relations)? Honestly, at this point, I’m only really considering Case because of the money it’s offering and my mother’s nagging (but it is notable to point out that I haven’t visited yet)</p>

<p>Wow @catzho, all your schools are different! All the programs at Case are incredible. I can offer some insight into the other schools, though-- either my sisters or I have looked at all of them! My older sister is a junior at Smith. It is extremely diverse and “hipster”, but the biggest drawback is no guys. It is also in a pretty rural area-- the town of Northampton is nice, but there’s nothing much outside of it. You also have to be pretty liberal-minded to attend. Bryn Mawr is a beautiful school too-- I live a few minutes from their campus. It’s much more conservative than Smith though, when comparing liberal arts/all womens schools. Vassar is the most “elite” of the schools you have listed. It attracts more New-England, upper middle class people. I don’t feel like it is nearly as diverse as the others schools, though. And NYU is very large, much larger than all your other schools! It’s smack-dab in the middle of the city, so it is definitely hard to keep focus on work with everything going on in New york!</p>

<p>Hope this helps a little… let me know if you have any other questions :)</p>

<p>hey guys…</p>

<p>I’m an international applicant… just applied to 8 Us in USA. Unfortunately I was admitted ONLY by cwru w/out any scholarships of grants…and I’m really hesitating about going there… </p>

<p>Instead, I’m kinda interested in going to University of Sydney in Australia. Although people say that the education in australia is not that good… USYD is ranked No.37 in the world… plus… if I go there, i’ll only spend just 3 years for undergrad. w/out taking language courses and Foundation Courses… AND…it’s cheaper there in sydney</p>

<p>Anybody has any idea… where should I go??? CWRU or USYD…</p>

<p>Thanks a lot!</p>

<p>Case is a great University because it is ranked top 50 in the US and it is also fun.
There are clubs near campus, there are also some farther that you can get to easily with the public transportation. There is also a tavern where there are karaoke nights. Tons of bands and singers come to Cleveland. Frats and Sororities are huge on campus, which means there are plenty parties if you keep your eyes open. Don’t worry, you won’t be bored.</p>

<p>Cleveland is a major stop on the Indie/Alt rock concert tour. We live in Pgh and are constantly jealous of all the acts that stop there and not here. If that’s part of your scene, Cleveland will provide a lot good times.</p>

<p>I visited yesterday, and drove back 8 hours back here to TN.
I really got the ‘nerdy’ vibe from the school for sure.
But I do know the school can/will provide the best focus for my particular interest in Bio/Med~
I made my deposit today, and
I’m nervous and excited about this whole transition!
If there is anyone else that is an incoming freshman this Fall, please contact me if you feel the same way! my skype: ninjewturtle</p>

<p>I go to Case and there is very little fun to be had.</p>

<p>I got to Case and there’s tons of stuff to do if you want it. If you’re a huge partier, there’s probably less than Penn State or Ohio State, but theres lots of stuff both on campus and off. If you’re not, Case has plenty of events and clubs to fill time, plus you have to factor in homework/study time and just time to hang out with your friends! Bottom line is, if you’re looking for a good time and thats it, then go to Ohio State. This is college, partying is not your top priority!</p>

<p>Oh, please.</p>

<p>Case isn’t that bad at all. I’m a current junior. If you’re looking to party, that is possible. Just know that the parties won’t come to you. It requires effort and initiative on your part to find parties at first, and then to know people who will invite you to parties.</p>

<p>If you sit in your room moping about how there is nothing to do, then quite frankly that’s just a self fulfilling prophesy.</p>

<p>If you want to drink on the weekends, you can. Also, if you’re not into drinking there’s still plenty of things to keep you busy since UPB makes up events all the time.</p>

<p>At Case we all like to complain, even though really, it isn’t THAT bad. We just enjoy complaining about things together :)</p>

<p>@ilovesat According to US News, Case is 38 and Rensselaer Polytech is only 42. I don’t care if this thread has been dead for 3 years, I had to put you in your place.</p>

<p>Cleveland has changed a lot over the years, and not just a little bit since early 2011 when this thread was active. There is even more going on now than there was then, if you care to explore the city.</p>

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