Vanderbilt University Top Questions

One of Vanderbilt's greatest strengths is its student body and the fact that the administrators recognize this. When the University makes key decisions, it really looks for student input, which is so important. Four young alumnis elected by the student body serve on the Board of Trust to provide a student perspective about key university decisions. Another example was the way that the university consulted students when constructing the five new Houses for the First-Year Commons. A committee was established to make recommendations. Similarly, the student government has a great working relationship with many campus administrators.

Vanderbilt is a really balanced school. Its the perfect size, it is in Nashville but it is still definetly its own community. People say at Vandy the students work hard and play hard. There is a good mixture of academics and social life including extra cirricular activites.

I love the academic status of my school.

The social scene and the fact that it has a national arbitorium

I think the best thing about Vanderbilt is its combination of hardworking students who can also have a good time. Although the campus leans more toward academics, students are still concerned about sports and extra curricular activities.

StudentVU video about the annual Vanderbilt gingerbread-house building.

Living-wage rally at Vanderbilt.