<p>haha, it is bit funny to think that some people are counting on vanderbilt to see "hot girls" on campus. However, you might lose a chance to see the true values of them if you judge by looks (or just intelligence). ^_^ Good luck on finding a "a real good girl" for you.</p>
<p>I personally don't like to objectify women, but overall it's true. There are more hot girls per-capita here than at X school. However, many of the best looking ones are HOD majors, so they won't necessarily take over the world...just organize it. Hopefully this reputation is one of the things that won't change with Vanderbilt's new batch of overachievers.</p>
<p>OK, deep down inside all of yall know that you would rather go to a college w/ more attractive people rather than "average."</p>
<p>DUH. dont try all this "look on the inside" crap...we're talking about VANDERBILT here we obviously are looking ahead for our futures. vanderbilt is reputable and challenging, so we are not just "picking a school on girls/guys."</p>
<p>it's just human nature, come on yall.</p>
<p>The sad thing is that if a euphemism like "How healthy/fashion/fitness-oriented are the Vandy girls?" was asked it would be perfectly politically correct.</p>
<p>What are the girls like at Vandy? To answer that, you must learn the story what a VandyGirl is.</p>
<p>A VandyGirl is usually Southern, or from Texas or New York. She has wealthy parents who probably bought her a Fendi or Prada hand-bag when she turned 13 and a BMW 330i or Lexus IS350 when she turned 16. She is rather proper and absolutely is in a sorority (about 66% of Vandy women are in them).</p>
<p>She talks a lot on her cell phone and probably text messages like crazy. She wears designer clothes and spends 1-2 hours each day working on the way she looks. She runs around campus (while still looking amazing in those cute pastelle-colored running shorts) or is on the elliptical at the Rec Center five times per week, likely while reading Cosmo or Glamour. She wears jewelry at all times, especially pearls (if they're in season).</p>
<p>She takes a lot of pride in her appearance, but also takes pains not to make it seem so in public. She is polite, socially confidant, chatty and has a pretty smile. She doesn't take herself too seriously, and knows when to laugh.</p>
<p>She takes her academics very seriously. VERY SERIOUSLY. She is very attentive in class, takes copious notes, and makes sure to show up on time. She spends several hours each day reading, studying or working on homework, and many more on the weekends. Studying takes up most of her time, in fact. However, she likes to study in the dorm study lounges, at Starbucks (we have one on campus and a total of 5 within a four-block radius of campus, no joke), in the Sarratt Student Center, or at one of the eateries near campus. Academics is her primary focus, just like all the other Vandy students.</p>
<p>She is really, really pretty. But she's somewhere between proper and a big party girl. On the weekends, she'll grab a half-dozen friends and head to any one of the dozens and dozens of bars within a mile or two of campus. She can drink with the best of them, but doesn't always have to. She isn't necessarily easy, but enjoys a fun night out with good friends. And she loves to dance, whether it's with her friends or with the guys.</p>
<p>She might have a bit of an ego, but rarely shows it. She enjoys her life, likes to have fun, but can be serious and academic at times.</p>
<p>That, ladies and gentlemen, is the parable of the VandyGirl.</p>
<p>While there are plenty of attractive and possibly smart/fun/out-going girls at other schools (particularly big state schools), the concentration of these types of ladies at Vanderbilt is unparalleled. No kidding. There are very few unattractive or over-weight girls at school, and everyone places a premium on taking care of themselves, so this school IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. Many girls will likely not fit in, or may feel overwhelmed, and most feel pressured to join a sorority to feel accepted.</p>
<p>For the fellows, however, the daily strolls through campus (especially between classes and during meal times) are amazing with beautiful scenery everywhere. The campus is pretty, too.</p>
<p>;)</p>
<p>I'm sorry...as a Vandy girl, this is ridiculous. Sure there are some girls like this but you've made an insane generalization.</p>
<p>I disagree. At least half of the girls at Vandy would fit this description. What I'm referring to here is the stereotype of the VandyGirl. Of course, every single person is an individual on their own level. Yes, they have their own thoughts, ideas, dreams, fears, needs, desires, and aspirations. Once you get to know people, that's when you find out that they're human beings and are all unique and wonderful (or not) in their own way.</p>
<p>But this characterization is not that far off for a good majority of the girls at Vanderbilt, whom I just spent four years with. It's not intended to be either "good" or "bad" - I'm just calling it like I see it.</p>
<p>i think vandygrad is pretty accurate. it is ignorant and naive to deny that the stereotype exists and that many girls fulfill the stereotype.</p>
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<p>Are you sure you go to Vanderbilt? The one in Nashville I mean...</p>
<p>I'm not denying that the stereotype exists...I acknowledged that "there are some girls like this," and there are. But you can EASILY surround yourself with a group of girls who are not like this if you try. And saying that "many girls will likely not fit in" only occurs if they're trying to be something that they're not. Sure, if I tried to fit in with the "VandyGirls" I would fail...but that's because I don't own any name-brand purses, I don't tan, I'm not greek, and I don't spend 2 hours on my appearance. That said, I've never once felt like I don't fit in...it's all about finding "your people," and there is enough diversity at Vanderbilt that you can be a non-VandyGirl and still have a very vibrant social life filled with great friends.</p>
<p>^^^amen^^^</p>
<p>original poster will be a beta</p>
<p>Vandygrad... I hope you meant they can drink with the best of girls... because I can attest firsthand they can't keep up with the guys.</p>
<p>abc... you are so right.</p>
<p>People who keep *****ing about shallowness... welcome to reality, and if you can't deal with it, then too bad.</p>