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Anonymous wrote:OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

I also noticed how OP mentioned 'safe' several times but in her defense, she does say she's not a city person so her view of city life might be skewed somewhat or too much of judging the majority by the actions of a few.

Overall, it was an interesting report.

I simply don't feel safe in large cities. To crowded, too much going on. Love shopping in NYC but need out in a day or so. Just how I am wired

Don't feel bad. I'm like that in small southern towns especially at night. We all have our idiosyncracies.

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Anonymous wrote:OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

Golly Gee, I wonder what you could possibly be getting at?

Or what OP is getting at.

OP could be getting at crime stats, cleanliness vs. "sketchiness" of the neighborhood, race, random rumors on the Internet, anything. When people ask "what do you mean by that" in this context, it usually means someone's looking for an excuse to make accusations of racism regardless of what the OP actually meant.

I personally want to know about meth on or near campus. That tells me volumes about safety, period.

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Anonymous wrote:OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

I also noticed how OP mentioned 'safe' several times but in her defense, she does say she's not a city person so her view of city life might be skewed somewhat or too much of judging the majority by the actions of a few.

Overall, it was an interesting report.

I simply don't feel safe in large cities. To crowded, too much going on. Love shopping in NYC but need out in a day or so. Just how I am wired

Code word - white

Anonymous wrote:Thank you for the trip report. Both schools sound nice. Did she get a feel for the social scene? How important is Greek life and do you think a student could have fun without joining?

Especially at Emory, yes. Vanderbilt doesn't allow residence in the Greek houses so the students stay integrated. They have a Freshman part of campus as well. Both schools have delayed rush, which is nice. She felt very included at both schools. She though Nasnville had more hot guys. Emory would have a very campus-based social scene, though some kids do go downtown to GA Tech to visit.

Anonymous wrote:OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

Talking to locals, students, looking at stats, home prices, etc. Spent 4 days in Downtown Nashville and evaluated for myself. Emory was clear - beautiful little sleepy suburb

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

Golly Gee, I wonder what you could possibly be getting at?

Or what OP is getting at.

OP could be getting at crime stats, cleanliness vs. "sketchiness" of the neighborhood, race, random rumors on the Internet, anything. When people ask "what do you mean by that" in this context, it usually means someone's looking for an excuse to make accusations of racism regardless of what the OP actually meant.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

Golly Gee, I wonder what you could possibly be getting at?

Or what OP is getting at.

Anonymous wrote:OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

Golly Gee, I wonder what you could possibly be getting at?

Anonymous wrote:OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

I also noticed how OP mentioned 'safe' several times but in her defense, she does say she's not a city person so her view of city life might be skewed somewhat or too much of judging the majority by the actions of a few.

Overall, it was an interesting report.

OP what do you mean by your observation that these areas are "safe." Did you look at the crime stats? Or based on some other observation?

Are you the OP of the thread about how unsafe Hopkins is and how rude people are from DC?

Thank you for taking the time to write, OP. I really enjoy these first-person reports.

Thank you for the trip report. Both schools sound nice. Did she get a feel for the social scene? How important is Greek life and do you think a student could have fun without joining?

The drive was long from here to Nashville, but uneventful and very pretty. Nashville and Emory are approximately 4 hours apart, through the Great Smoky Mountains, another gorgeous drive.

Vanderbilt is in the western part of the city, in a beautiful, very safe area (for those of us with daughters). They shuttle you lots of places if you choose, and the downtown area, while small, is incredibly cool if you like music. To be that close to the Ryman, the Opry, Music Row - to die for! My daughter LOVED the music scene and again, it's incredibly safe. And I'm not a city person, so I don't say that lightly, meaning I get nervous in cities (yes, wuss, I know ) The campus is gorgeous, the architecture very pretty, and they seem to have a lot for the students to do. Having the hospital very close by is great for those studying any of the medical fields.

Emory is in a suburb of Atlanta, and again, is very safe. The campus is beautiful, the environment very inviting. I have never met a better student tour guide - she absolutely sold the school to me and my daughter after a rather scripted talk by admissions - I had been on the fence. Emory also has a hospital right on campus. My daughter is planning on becoming a nurse-practitioner so this is a nice feature for her.

Classes at both schools were varied and interesting. Emory, I think, is perfect for students who love a small-feeling warm, nurturing environment. Little touches we appreciated at Emory were a sink in each dorm room so one can brush teeth, wash hands, etc without going down the hall, a very well-stocked school store with gourmet choices as well as regular foods, a killer gym building, and the opportunity to rent zip cars if needed, as well as great shuttle services. There is a Whole Foods about 5 minutes away. Vanderbilt, on the other hand, offered well laid-out dorm rooms, a park-like campus, and access to world-class music and events.

Just wanted to provide my observations re: both schools. DD will apply to both, and continue looking for others to apply to, but if she stopped now and only chose a couple safety schools, she would be happy.