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Vanderbilt University's courses "are rigorous and meant to challenge you"-and also one of the school's "greatest strengths." That's because students have all "the resources and support they need to succeed, including access to world-class libraries, technology, and career services." Those high standards reflect well upon career-oriented students, especially those seeking "numerous opportunities to engage in research projects and pursue their academic interests." Speaking on "behalf of pre-meds," one student relates that "it feels like a majority of us are in research labs and shadow doctors at the Vanderbilt hospital." Another student reports: "My electronics lab actually helped me get a summer internship offer from an electronics company!"

Professors value "honest discourse" with students "because they want you to succeed." (For that same reason, the administration is "very responsive to students who reach out to them.") Additionally, the faculty seem to "really strive to make personal connections with their students and get to know them as people outside of their classes." One student particularly appreciates that "the small class sizes help students build a stronger connection," especially valuable when it comes to, say, "a professional pianist who personally knows many artists, like Sheryl Crow and members of the Rolling Stones," or business professors with loads of experience. "The thing that I think I have enjoyed most about my professors at Vandy," concludes one student, "is that I feel like they are real people. They talk with my classes about our subject matter in a real way, relating it back to real human experience."

The most important takeaway for those at Vanderbilt University is that "the students here are going to support you." Overwhelmingly, students agree that their school offers a "collaborative environment of people from different backgrounds who are happy to engage with each other." Moreover, "students at Vanderbilt are very driven, but in a... noncompetitive manner that cultivates a challenging but enjoyable learning experience." One student playfully describes the student body as "sociable nerds-academics are important to us but we also love to party and have fun." Others attest that students are "very intelligent" with a "work-hard-play-hard kind of attitude. The same kid you see out on Broadway at 3:00 a.m. is the same one who will wreck the curve on your final exam." One student affirms that "everyone has their niche, and because of the school's breadth of programs, often those niches are unique. Artists, scientists, musicians, engineers, and teachers all can come together to hang out and enjoy college life together."

There is a huge emphasis on building community here at Vanderbilt, explains one student, "Students are greatly encouraged to join many clubs and organizations. The university doesn't expect students to spend all of their time studying." Many tout the music clubs on campus, like the Spirit of Gold Marching Band and the Vanderbilt Commodore Orchestra, a "great community" for "non-music majors." One member describes the South Asian Cultural Exchange as "the largest and most impactful student organization on campus." Others enjoy service-oriented and athletic groups on campus: "My favorite extracurricular activities at Vanderbilt University include working with Vanderbilt's Habitat for Humanity organization and running with Vanderbilt's Run Club. Habitat for Humanity in Vanderbilt allows great volunteer service to be done easily." Students note that "a surprisingly large proportion of the student body takes part in Greek Life events to some extent." They also take pride in their football being part of the "best sports conferences, the SEC!" Students also brag that Vanderbilt's "location is ideal," loving that "Nashville has an amazing food scene as well as lots of live music."

Vanderbilt鈥檚 stellar Career Center does its utmost to help students meet their professional goals and dreams. Right from the beginning, undergrads can meet with a Career Coach assigned to work with their specific major. What鈥檚 more, the Center makes meeting with said coach incredibly easy; you can get together in person, via Skype, or speak over the phone. Students can also tap into numerous online resources, taking career assessments, searching for internship listings, etc. Additionally, the Career Center sponsors a myriad of events throughout the academic year. For example, the office hosts industry specific 鈥渟lams.鈥� These operate as fun, casual networking events wherein companies pitch themselves to students in rapid-fire rounds and then set up tables so interested individuals can further the conversation. Of course, students can rest assured that there are more traditional career fairs as well.