<p>So May 1st is coming up and I'm having trouble deciding whether I want to go to Vanderbilt University or UNC- Chapel Hill. Money is not an issue, because I got good deals from both schools. I live in Chapel Hill, NC. I want to study Environmental Science/ Biology and minor in Music. I would love to get involved in research as an undergrad. I really love both schools and do not know which one I'd rather go to! Any advice would be greatly appreciated</p>
<p>She chose UNC according to her facebook (yes, I don’t know this person. yes, I’m an excellent stalker)</p>
<p>bad choice</p>
<p>Yep, bad choice!</p>
<p>Excellent choice!</p>
<p>My D applied to both – anyone want to give me any inside info on either school that will help her decide (if she gets in both…) ?</p>
<p>Don’t let the stereotypes of Vanderbilt being overly Southern misguide you. I was expecting an Ole Miss/Alabama feel (with stronger academics), but it’s much more like Penn. The number of Southerners seems to be on the decline as Vanderbilt continues to diversify its student body.</p>
<p>Also, a friend and I were just discussing the social life and concluded that it’s either Greek or bust. Yeah, you can still find ways to have fun as a non-Greek, but you’re going to have a much harder time doing so than someone at a school where Greek life isn’t big (especially if you want to go to parties where alcohol is present). When guide books say frats dominate the social scene, they mean it.</p>
<p>Waylay00 - Thanks for the info! I have heard that the southern influence can be tough on others (we’re from midwest), but it sounds like that may be old news. Funny you mentioned Ole Miss - her bff is going there. The Commons looks awesome - heard it was based on Duke’s west campus. Again, appreciate your feedback!</p>