Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 15:22     Subject: Re:What colleges/universities are like this?
Wellesley, Vandy, Rice
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 14:48     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:What other schools have the following attributes, which Vanderbilt has; these characteristics are extremely attractive to my child:

-cohesive campus feel, with all students clustered or living on campus for 4 years
- easy to double major, even across colleges (e.g., anthropology and HOD)
- strong campus community/vibe which is not diluted by being in an urban area/neighborhood
- access to restaurants/resources outside campus
- social fun energy
- newer dorms with AC

Thanks for any suggestions. Open to SLACs



I know you stated it, but Vanderbilt is the prime example of this, especially among t20s. No other t20 has anything close to all the categories. There's a great quality of life that Vanderbilt offers. That being said job outcomes are not good. You'd be better served going to UT Austin, Northeastern, Tulane or UMich if you care about that.


What do you mean by this?



Look at this years CS grad, for example, most of them are unemployed. It is not a good sign.


+1. Too many CS candidates, while positions are dwindling. Consider Cyber Security instead - better pay and far more positions available.


A CS grad can still do cyber security.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 14:40     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What other schools have the following attributes, which Vanderbilt has; these characteristics are extremely attractive to my child:

-cohesive campus feel, with all students clustered or living on campus for 4 years
- easy to double major, even across colleges (e.g., anthropology and HOD)
- strong campus community/vibe which is not diluted by being in an urban area/neighborhood
- access to restaurants/resources outside campus
- social fun energy
- newer dorms with AC

Thanks for any suggestions. Open to SLACs


If your child is female, Wellesley has most of these attributes (the only one about which I'm not sure is whether or not the dorm rooms have AC. But the school is in MA, so it arguably has not been necessary)



Wellesley is a beautiful and great school and a cute town but it isn’t Vandy or Nashville.


DP who has a DD loosely thinking of applying to Wellesley...would you say it has a "fun social energy"...we don't have a great sense of the social situation


That was definitely not the impression we got. Students seem serious about academics and political activism. Not much hint of a party culture. Sports are D3 and did not seem particularly popular for spectators. Town is nice but not a city -- Boston is 30+ minutes away. By comparison, Vandy students are serious about their studies and their fun. Major sports in one of the two top NCAA D1 conferences. Huge bar/music scene within walking distance.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 14:01     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Lehigh, not sure on the AC though- used to be needed a medical note for one. Really not bad in that climate though.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 13:55     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
We liked WashU for these reasons, esp being able to double major in different schools. It also has a very collaborative approach. Not sure it hits the big social scene although my DC is having plenty of fun.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 13:44     Subject: Re:What colleges/universities are like this?
Anonymous wrote:Swarthmore College seems to have all of the things you mentioned.


Christ no. A kid who loves Vandy would be miserable at Swat.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 13:26     Subject: Re:What colleges/universities are like this?
Swarthmore College seems to have all of the things you mentioned.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 12:00     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What other schools have the following attributes, which Vanderbilt has; these characteristics are extremely attractive to my child:

-cohesive campus feel, with all students clustered or living on campus for 4 years
- easy to double major, even across colleges (e.g., anthropology and HOD)
- strong campus community/vibe which is not diluted by being in an urban area/neighborhood
- access to restaurants/resources outside campus
- social fun energy
- newer dorms with AC

Thanks for any suggestions. Open to SLACs



I know you stated it, but Vanderbilt is the prime example of this, especially among t20s. No other t20 has anything close to all the categories. There's a great quality of life that Vanderbilt offers. That being said job outcomes are not good. You'd be better served going to UT Austin, Northeastern, Tulane or UMich if you care about that.


What do you mean by this?



Look at this years CS grad, for example, most of them are unemployed. It is not a good sign.


Not CS.

Everyone we know graduating with the Vanderbilt business/HOD degree has a fabulous consulting gig…


Honestly there is no such thing, especially right now.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 11:14     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What other schools have the following attributes, which Vanderbilt has; these characteristics are extremely attractive to my child:

-cohesive campus feel, with all students clustered or living on campus for 4 years
- easy to double major, even across colleges (e.g., anthropology and HOD)
- strong campus community/vibe which is not diluted by being in an urban area/neighborhood
- access to restaurants/resources outside campus
- social fun energy
- newer dorms with AC

Thanks for any suggestions. Open to SLACs


If your child is female, Wellesley has most of these attributes (the only one about which I'm not sure is whether or not the dorm rooms have AC. But the school is in MA, so it arguably has not been necessary)


Wellesley is a beautiful and great school and a cute town but it isn’t Vandy or Nashville.


DP who has a DD loosely thinking of applying to Wellesley...would you say it has a "fun social energy"...we don't have a great sense of the social situation
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 11:00     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Op, you need to figure it size range and majors of interest. Has your kid visited any slacs? Kids either love or hate the size.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 10:33     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What other schools have the following attributes, which Vanderbilt has; these characteristics are extremely attractive to my child:

-cohesive campus feel, with all students clustered or living on campus for 4 years
- easy to double major, even across colleges (e.g., anthropology and HOD)
- strong campus community/vibe which is not diluted by being in an urban area/neighborhood
- access to restaurants/resources outside campus
- social fun energy
- newer dorms with AC

Thanks for any suggestions. Open to SLACs


If your child is female, Wellesley has most of these attributes (the only one about which I'm not sure is whether or not the dorm rooms have AC. But the school is in MA, so it arguably has not been necessary)


Wellesley is a beautiful and great school and a cute town but it isn’t Vandy or Nashville.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 10:31     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Rice!
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 09:35     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Vanderbilt can be cliquey due to the high number of frats and sororities.

Rice has no frats/sororities and seems to check all the right boxes for what OP is looking for in a college.

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What other schools have the following attributes, which Vanderbilt has; these characteristics are extremely attractive to my child:

-cohesive campus feel, with all students clustered or living on campus for 4 years
- easy to double major, even across colleges (e.g., anthropology and HOD)
- strong campus community/vibe which is not diluted by being in an urban area/neighborhood
- access to restaurants/resources outside campus
- social fun energy
- newer dorms with AC

Thanks for any suggestions. Open to SLACs



I know you stated it, but Vanderbilt is the prime example of this, especially among t20s. No other t20 has anything close to all the categories. There's a great quality of life that Vanderbilt offers. That being said job outcomes are not good. You'd be better served going to UT Austin, Northeastern, Tulane or UMich if you care about that.
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 09:26     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What other schools have the following attributes, which Vanderbilt has; these characteristics are extremely attractive to my child:

-cohesive campus feel, with all students clustered or living on campus for 4 years
- easy to double major, even across colleges (e.g., anthropology and HOD)
- strong campus community/vibe which is not diluted by being in an urban area/neighborhood
- access to restaurants/resources outside campus
- social fun energy
- newer dorms with AC

Thanks for any suggestions. Open to SLACs



I know you stated it, but Vanderbilt is the prime example of this, especially among t20s. No other t20 has anything close to all the categories. There's a great quality of life that Vanderbilt offers. That being said job outcomes are not good. You'd be better served going to UT Austin, Northeastern, Tulane or UMich if you care about that.


What do you mean by this?



Look at this years CS grad, for example, most of them are unemployed. It is not a good sign.


Not CS.

Everyone we know graduating with the Vanderbilt business/HOD degree has a fabulous consulting gig…
Anonymous
Post 05/01/2024 08:25     Subject: What colleges/universities are like this?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What other schools have the following attributes, which Vanderbilt has; these characteristics are extremely attractive to my child:

-cohesive campus feel, with all students clustered or living on campus for 4 years
- easy to double major, even across colleges (e.g., anthropology and HOD)
- strong campus community/vibe which is not diluted by being in an urban area/neighborhood
- access to restaurants/resources outside campus
- social fun energy
- newer dorms with AC

Thanks for any suggestions. Open to SLACs



I know you stated it, but Vanderbilt is the prime example of this, especially among t20s. No other t20 has anything close to all the categories. There's a great quality of life that Vanderbilt offers. That being said job outcomes are not good. You'd be better served going to UT Austin, Northeastern, Tulane or UMich if you care about that.


What do you mean by this?



Look at this years CS grad, for example, most of them are unemployed. It is not a good sign.


+1. Too many CS candidates, while positions are dwindling. Consider Cyber Security instead - better pay and far more positions available.