What can you tell me about Vanderbilt?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Vanderbilt University
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<p>I'm still debating which school to choose, so if you guys could help me out by answering some of these questions, I'd be very grateful!</p>

<p>-Is there a lot of stuff to do outside of Greek life, in terms of organizations/clubs?
-Are people generally proud to be at Vandy? Is there a lot of school spirit?
-Are the dorms just a place for sleeping/studying, or are there a lot of dorm/floor activities? Dorm/House pride? Aka...are people's doors decorated, or is the hallway blank? Do people keep doors open, socialize a lot?
-Not a question, but if you have pictures of the dorms, that would be awesome!
-Do most people put their academics first, and play later?
-What are some popular hang-out spots, study places, facilities?
-Are people friendly? Is it diverse (in all aspects)?
-Anything about the school that you didn't know about when you made your decision to go?
-To current students specifically: If you had to choose again, would you go somewhere else?
-How are the professors? Internship/research opportunities?
-How hard is it to get into Honors?
-Any other info that you feel is important?</p>

<p>Obviously, you don't have to answer each question. But any answers are helpful! Thanks guys! :)</p>

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<p>Vanderbilt is spelled v-a-n-d-e-r-b-i-l-t. Vanderbilt.</p>

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<p>Kasiiaaa,
All I can contribute is what we hear from my DD (current sophomore)…
She did not join a sorority but is heavily involved in several other campus organizations. VU was not her first choice school…but she is confident now that it is the place she was meant to be.<br>
Have you been able to visit very often? Each time I visit I am amazed at the type of young people I meet. Guys that hold doors open for parents. Girls that say “hi” in the dorm hallway, even though they don’t know me at all. It seems to be a very friendly, accepting place. Her freshman dorm seemed a little more into “decorated doors” and high-energy than her current dorm, which is all girls–all single rooms. My DD prefers a quiet atmosphere.
I hope you really give VU a good look–because we couldn’t be more pleased. I don’t know if it matters to you, but that campus is so beautiful it’s like living and learning in a park.
Best wishes to you as you make this very important decision.</p>

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<p>-Is there a lot of stuff to do outside of Greek life, in terms of organizations/clubs: YES THERE’S LOT’S OF DRUNKS!</p>

<p>-Are people generally proud to be at Vandy? Is there a lot of school spirit: YES!</p>

<p>-Are the dorms just a place for sleeping/studying, or are there a lot of dorm/floor: VARIES OF COURSE!</p>

<p>Do people keep doors open, socialize a lot: WHAT DO YOU THINK HMMMM?</p>

<p>-Not a question, but if you have pictures of the dorms, that would be awesome: GOOGLE SEARCH </p>

<p>-Do most people put their academics first, and play later: VARIES</p>

<p>-What are some popular hang-out spots, study places, facilities: “Where’s the Beer?”</p>

<p>-Are people friendly? Is it diverse (in all aspects)? Yes it diverse, yet still overly white. </p>

<p>-How are the professors? Internship/research opportunities? Most are garbage with the intention of researching, yet some are great.</p>

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<p>That is a post from April 10, 2009 from the previous poster (taco grande). Unquestionably an expert on Vanderbilt–not to mention spelling and apostrophe usage.</p>

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<p>^^ Exposed!! ■■■■■ fail.</p>

<p>-Is there a lot of stuff to do outside of Greek life, in terms of organizations/clubs? Greek life is a large part of the campus atmosphere and will affect you at some point or another (whether it is a large effect depends on your reaction and perception). That being said, it is not the be all end all of social life, and there is plenty to get involved in without being Greek.</p>

<p>-Are people generally proud to be at Vandy? Is there a lot of school spirit?
That depends on the crowd personally. You have some diehard fans of the sports team. Fair weather fans. People who feel that housing screwed them, and people who didn’t know what they were getting into on campus. It’s hard to comment on this really. I think school pride shows more when students are off campus discussing their school with others who are not apart of the community.</p>

<p>-Are the dorms just a place for sleeping/studying, or are there a lot of dorm/floor activities? Dorm/House pride? Aka…are people’s doors decorated, or is the hallway blank? Do people keep doors open, socialize a lot?
I’m biased. As an RA I like to think we create a great environment for student interaction. That being said, the Commons is much more conducive to being a place to live and decorate than upperclassmen dorms. By the time one reaches upper classmen dorms they have found a group (hopefully) which they are apart of. Due to recent invent of housing programs students who are not able to get an on campus suite, or other community living area, are able to group themselves in groups of 4-10 and guarantee housing on the same floor. Cool program. It keeps groups of friends together and keeps the residence halls a vibrant community as opposed to a place to sleep.</p>

<p>-Not a question, but if you have pictures of the dorms, that would be awesome!
Sorry.</p>

<p>-Do most people put their academics first, and play later?

  • Depends on the person. I am writing this post while working on a paper and running experiments in lab. I think it also depends on ones major and professional ambitions after school. I doubt there is a huge difference at any other school.</p>

<p>-What are some popular hang-out spots, study places, facilities?
Baseball Glove lounge is probably the quietest place on campus. Other study places include… everywhere. Alot of people hang out on frat row on weekends (before the frats went on probation) and now it’s downtown.</p>

<p>-Are people friendly? Is it diverse (in all aspects)?</p>

<p>-Anything about the school that you didn’t know about when you made your decision to go?
How much of an impact the Greek community has on campus atmosphere. Much larger than I expected.</p>

<p>-To current students specifically: If you had to choose again, would you go somewhere else? Nope. Best place for me to be.</p>

<p>-How are the professors? Internship/research opportunities?
I posted at length about research opportunity in another thread titled “Life sciences at Vandy.” Maybe someone who has a background at Peabody can also comment. The internship opportunities on that campus are notable and deserve a better perspective than mine.</p>

<p>-How hard is it to get into Honors?
Which honors program? If you mean college scholars: they take 30 students initially, and then offer 30 more spots after your 1st semester of freshmen year. Departmental honors differ.</p>

<p>-Any other info that you feel is important?
Visit campus, and if you know at all what your interests might be we can be more helpful in describing campus life. Hope this was helpful.</p>

<p>If you want more info on res life go here: [Office</a> of Housing and Residential Education | Vanderbilt University](<a href=“http://www.vanderbilt.edu/ResEd/main/index.php]Office”>Housing and Residential Experience | Vanderbilt University)</p>

<p>If you have specific questions about research opportunities in the sciences feel free to PM me.</p>

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<p>Oops I skipped the diversity question. No comment really. I have a hard time answering questions like this. What is diversity really? haha.</p>

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<p>Thank you, for those who answered seriously lol.</p>

<p>I plan on being pre-med. Majoring in molecular biology and latin american studies. I’m interested in doing a lot of dance and community service related activities.</p>

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<p>Their is a boat load full of community activities that you can get involved with at Vandy. Being pre-med, you are going to be studying a lot. My son is pre med thru the biomed eng. program. He has tons of work, that he loves, but doesnt have much time for the frat he joined last year. As far as diversity is concerned. Vandy kids are from all over the country like never before. But as in any group setting, you move toward the people you are more comfortable with. I will say the Commons has helped unify the freshmen than previous classes that were spread out. Good Luck with your decision.</p>

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<p>GCN2, good responses i agree with that perspective</p>