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American University–Washington, D.C. American University’s Instagram The Vibe Expensive as hell AU, while being amazing, also has a couple downsides. Calling American University “Expensive as hell” makes hell look like a bargain. With tuition and other expenses, along with the D.C. inflation,debt forms faster than you can imagine. Not only that, but there’s a sense of …
AMHERST COLLEGE—AMHERST, MA AMHERST COLLEGE’S INSTAGRAM THE VIBE Homey, private liberal arts school. WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO GO HERE Welcome to Amherst College. Not to be confused with the University of Massachusetts Amherst— a relatively close campus with a relatively similar name— Amherst College is a liberal arts school full of lush greens paired …
Arizona State University—Tempe, Arizona ASU Instagram The Vibe Innovative and Inclusive What it feels like to go here With four distinct campuses in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Arizona State University offers students a chance to truly familiarize themselves with the city. Prepare yourself by packing all your shorts, t-shirts and tank tops; winter season averages …
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania – Bloomsburg, PA Bloomsburg’s Instagram The Vibe Neverending Rager What it Feels Like to Go Here Cue “I Love College” by Asher Roth because this anthem was made for the students at BU. But the partying doesn’t seem to be the only reason for the influx of incoming freshmen to this state …
Boston College—Chesnut Hill, MA BC’s Instagram The Vibe Spirit, service, salmon shorts Most students break out the collared shirts and Sperrys, or can often be seen strolling around campus in J. Crew and Vineyard Vines attire. But don’t let this preppy look fool you. BC Eagles are smart and driven, super service-oriented and can blabber …
Also written by Faith Rokowski Brandeis University—Waltham, MA Deis’s Instagram The Vibe Small, crunchy, social justice community What it Feels Like to Go Here The fact that the campus covers less than a few square miles combined with the tiny student body makes it so when walking around you usually know about 75 percent of …
Bryn Mawr College—Bryn Mawr, PA Bryn Mawr College Instagram The Vibe Academically Rigorous Hogwarts Driven by Sisterhood What It Feels Like to Go Here Walk past the beautiful Gothic architecture that exemplifies the powerful tradition of this esteemed women’s college. Stop to chat with your friends lounging in hammocks on senior row in between classes. …
Bucknell University–Lewisberg, PA Bucknell University Instagram The Vibe Preppies’ Paradise What it Feels Like to Go Here Talk about private school vibes—full of frats and diligent students. Now, let’s get to the Bucknell basics. The academics? Rigorous. Class schedule? Insane. Party scene? Wild. But, the overall experience? No regrets. Bucknell provides an incredible education for …
CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY–PITTSBURGH, PA Carnegie Mellon’s INSTAGRAM THE VIBE Collaboration that starts with the heart. What it feels like to go here “People are always looking to work together to succeed in an academically rigorous environment, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like to have fun on the weekends too,” sophomore Adam Tucker said. The …
Chico State University—Chico, CA Chico’s Instagram The Vibe A Natural Explorer’s Dream What it Feels Like to Go Here A cool breeze breathes through the foliage of all the trees and they sway in a welcoming motion. The grass glistens with a deep, verdant green—easy to relax on under the shade of the towering oaks. …
Clemson University— Clemson, South Carolina Clemson’s Instagram The Vibe Small Southern town with big city opportunities What it Feels Like to Go Here Clemson exemplifies a typical Southern school, but with an academic focus. Break out your cowboy boots and brace yourself for orange-clad football fanatics. Tailgates and football games provide the center of student …
Washington University in St. Louis–St. Louis, MO WUSTL’s Instagram The Vibe 50% Work, 50% Play, 0% Sleep What it Feels Like to Go Here: “Our school spirit is that we have no spirit,” Rishil Mehta said. Hey, whatever unites the squad, amirite? But, with an amazing 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, there’s no lack of spirit for …
Colby College-Waterville, Maine Colby’s Instagram The Vibe Community, creativity and consideration What it Feels Like to Go Here Picture this: you stroll through an open green campus, covered in trees and brick buildings, and spot students strutting outdoorsy, preppy styles decked out in leggings and flannels. The tiny size (less than 2,000 undergraduates) creates a …
College of Willam and Mary—Williamsburg, VA WILLIAM AND MARY’S INSTAGRAM THE VIBE History filled with a passionate Tribe. WHAT IT’S LIKE TO GO HERE Surrounded by tradition, the College of William and Mary is a moderately sized school full of passionate, driven and caring people. Red brick buildings surrounding luscious greenery makes you aware that …
Colorado College—Colorado Springs, CO Colorado College’s Instagram The Vibe Granola-crunching, liberal, outdoorsy types What it Feels Like to Go Here Life at Colorado College revolves around the block plan, a one-class-at-a-time system that lets you focus all your energy on the class you are taking when you take it. When you take a block in …
Cornell University—Ithaca, New York Cornell’s Instagram The Vibe Nerds who can party What it Feels Like to Go Here Cornell described in one word: Busy. The campus feels as energetic and bustling as an anthill full of very smart ants. Cornell prides itself on their challenging academics and extracurricular activities. With such a lively campus, …
Drexel University—Philadelphia, PA Drexel’s Instagram The Vibe Every Innovator’s Dream What It Feels Like to Go Here The minute you step foot onto Drexel’s campus you feel like you’ve entered a scene on The Fifth Element. The high-tech revolving doors and lab-style classroom will make you want to crack the DaVinci code. On a busy …
Duke University—Durham, North Carolina Duke’s Instagram The Vibe Spirit, social and stress—all in that order. What It Feels Like to Go Here After a year in Durham, you’ll feel like a brand-new person. You’ll hold treasured memories with motivated, passionate students at the UNC game, sing along to Sean Kingston during campus concerts and debate …
Overall Experience “Even though I’d heard a lot of stories about the great experiences people have had in college, I was a bit unsure about how I would go about creating stories of my own. But everyone at ESU has been so warm and welcoming, and I’ve made so many lifelong connections that I’d never …
Emory University–Atlanta, GA Emory University’s Instagram The Vibe The Harvard of the south What It Feels Like to Go Here Emory University offers students a chance to study at one of the top ranked private universities in the country. Emory isn’t just a school for future surgeons though, it’s a place for students with …
Flagler College-St. Augustine, Florida Flagler College’s Instagram The Vibe Small Community in a Historic City What it Feels Like to Go Here Flagler College feels like a small community in the middle of a larger historic city. You’ll see a lot of familiar faces and get to know your way around in no time due to …
Florida Gulf Coast University-Fort Myers, FL FGCU’s Instagram The Vibe Super beachy and sporty What it Feels Like to Go Here Not to say Florida Gulf Coast University feels exactly like Pacific Coast Academy from your former favorite Nickelodeon show, Zoey 101, but it seems pretty close. Similar to characters Zoey and Chase, students attend …
Florida International University-Miami, FL FIU’s Instagram Feed The Vibe Energetic, Fast-paced, Alive What it feels like to Go Here At FIU, you’ll live a high energy life with a list of daily activities that reach all the way to the floor. What else could you expect from a school located in the city where the …
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY INSTAGRAM The Vibe: Craziness in the Capital. What it Feels Like to Go Here Florida State University has it all. Do you want a big school with championship-winning sports teams and a lively campus life? FSU has you covered. Do you want to focus on your academics and find student organizations fit …
