Brown University Top Questions

Being that you basically form your own class load and academic path, a person who is wary of making decisions for themselves should think twice before attending Brown. Although you do have help with choosing classes, it is very much on the student to form their own academic ideal.

You shouldn't go to Brown if you aren't open to intense discussion and don't have a willingness to change your opinions.

Anyone who is overwhelmed by a robust social scene. Brown has a highly energized and integrated campus that can pull people out of their shells, for better or for worse. Also, people who have a clear idea of what they'd like to study might find that Brown does not excel in their area of interest. Brown is best suited for students who are still finding their interest.

academically focused person with good social skills

Anyone from the west coast should really consider the culture shock they will experience at Brown. Money and drinking make the world go-round. The winter is harsh and there isn't anything to do on campus (no student center), so be prepared to drink...a lot.

People that are very close minded. Brown exposes you to people of all walks of life.

a conservative close minded person.

someone looking for a homogenous population, someone afraid of radical ideas, very conservative people