<p>I hear it's a great place for undergraduate engineering, that they are more supportive of students than many engineering schools, and that women are treated like GOLD. Doors are opened, chairs are pulled out, hats are tipped. JK about that last one. Also their brochures and website show that they have a great sense of humor out there.</p>
<p>well, I am looking to go premed with an art minor. I looked up Rose-Hulman and it said that they are known for engineering, but that's the only reason you would want to go there; they have ridiculous courseloads, and they literally have no time to do anything else; the teachers are horrible, and many can't speak english and don't even attempt to teach the students; and the school has nothing nearby to do.</p>
<p>The location thing doesn't bother me at all, though the horrible teaching and engineering only thing do.</p>
<p>Any other suggestions?</p>
<p>I would actually describe most of the neighborhoods bordering the CMU campus (like Shadyside and Squirrel Hill) as "semi-suburban". Downtown Pittsburgh is probably some 15 or so miles away from campus.</p>
<p>does anyone have an insider scoop on CMU? There's this kid from my spanish class who's looking at it and he seems like the typical student there. However, I can't really see myself hanging out w/ people like him for 4 years of my life...</p>
<p>Not enough compassion...</p>
<p>Is that true of all nerdy schools? Or all schools in general?</p>
<p>alright- it's time to revive this thread, because it has been missed :)</p>
<p>Is Johns Hopkins really a completely nerdy school like everyone says? I was thinking about applying, but I don't want to go to an "all nerds" school. Any input would be great!</p>
<p>vanderbilt has a great big ole drinking and partying scene some call it "work hard play hard". i believe uchicago might be close to the definition of "nerdy".</p>
<p>All those tech schools...GA Tech and stuff</p>
<p>If you're interested in LACs, you'd find a good crowd at Oberlin or Reed, and your stats are on-target for both schools. Your interest in photography makes me think of Bard, too, which would be a safer school, although more artsy and less nerdy.</p>
<p>Although it's farther afield from the geographic location you're looking at, you might want to check out Rice University. While it's located in a city, the campus is separate and distinct with a very suburban feel to it -- surrounded by beautiful houses on 3 sides, and nearby shops and restaurants in Rice Village. The Texas Medical Center is on the other side (the largest medical center in the world with 13 hospitals and 2 medical schools), and presents enormous research and internship opportunities to students. Also, the residential college set-up is perfect for an introvert, as you instantly become part of a "family" with other members of your residential college. It's a very inclusive social environment. Rice students have a slight nerdy/quirky aspect, but are also fun-loving. Your stats are a little on the low end for Rice, but since you add geographic diversity, you have a slight boost on the stats side.</p>
<p>can anyone answer the question about Johns Hopkins?</p>
<p>You couldve posted the question in ur own thread instead of reviving an almost 2 year old thread.</p>
<p>Aside from that, the OP is crazy...35 schools visited?</p>
<p>William & Mary is filled with smart kids who pick their own path in life. very non-conformist( think Jon Stewart), independent, irreverent, but are very fun loving. Great mix of geek-chic and unpretentiousness.</p>
<p>I believed it was still pertinent to some questions people had.</p>