<p>I just visited Brandeis and was blown away by the astounding academics, beautiful campus, and great vibe that I got from the diverse student body. My tour guide explained how Boston is only a short bus/train ride away and that she frequents the city nearly every weekend. She also commented that more students stick on campus to find entertainment and social activities than venture into Boston...reason being...the plethora of activities on campus. However, when I confronted a student after my tour he informed me that the university is notorious for a lacking social scene on campus, especially a party scene. Going to Boston is always a good time, but I wouldn't want to depend on a weekly visit to fulfill my entertainment needs. The student told me that the social scene on campus can be more lively if you have a select group of friends or "crew" but otherwise to consider the dearth of social options in my decision making process. Brandeis caters to every one of my desires except for an adequate social scene. Am I overreacting to the insight from one student or is Brandeis truly lacking in social activity/partying?</p>
<p>I guess theyre saying that us Jews dont party? Meh. You want more social, go to BU :) w00000t</p>
<p>Partying isn't the only social activity ;)</p>
<p>I'm a first year at Brandeis now and I only just managed to kick my friends out of my room after a spur of the moment pizza party in my room. I'm extremely social here... but I haven't gone partying.</p>
<p>Now, granted, one of my best friend's roommates is out every night partying and doesn't get in until late in the morning after drinking. It's kind of a source of entertainment for my group. I haven't gotten a chance to drink yet but I probably will... just the whole partying deal isn't my scene. I'm much more of a chill out with a few girly drinks type of person. Next week I'm going to a "Wine and Sophistication" party. So, really, it depends on you as a person. If you want to drink, whatever. If you don't, that's cool too. Just don't expect your hall to be full of keggers. </p>
<p>But too each his own. I'd be miserable just about anywhere else.</p>
<p>Its not even close to a party school...</p>
<p>If you can get in Brandeis, you'd have a good shot at Tufts, BC, and BU, all of which would seem to be much more social than Brandeis.</p>
<p>BC and Tufts: top academic schools
BU : meh, grade deflation policy makes students scream "bloody murder"!</p>
<p>Well why dont you just call us BUers idiots? /sarcasm</p>
<p>Grade deflation isnt a big deal. BC kids are a bunch of arrogant punks. Tufts would be the best overall of social and academic. BU has very good academics, thank you very much...</p>
<p>umm GU, you are 15 -- you never been to college to yet -- and especially not Brandeis. Why are you dissing the school so much? How do you know about it?</p>
<p>Talk to a real student... like me. I just got back to my room tonight and, trust me, I saw plenty of students enjoying "real college parties" aka drinks and other such debauchery. Yes, it is true there are many kids who choose not to drink, but if you're looking for a party party, it is there.</p>
<p>People need to stop making fun of our school who haven't spent much time here. Anyone in the know knows Brandeis is amazing.</p>
<p>if its only the people in the know.... then its not known for it then is it? if its only in the know... then its not really happening, its not outright and blatant...I love holes in arguments... (Im bored, and I guess you could say im trolling around..)</p>
<p>basically, what I meant was that people who dis Brandeis and call it a "Jew School" or say it's lame with no social life are not in the know. that's what i meant. i admit i could have worded it better like saying "the 100% truth is that there are accessible parties at Brandeis," but yeah...</p>
<p>Sure people party at Brandeis, but nothing like they do at other schools.</p>
<p>Is it safe to say Jews generally aren't into the drinking and debauchery thing? That's a good thing, IMO.</p>
<p>Nah. We like drinking and all that, but we have more class than most people. We keep it social, dont get ****faced.</p>