SHIT BROWN STUDENTS SAY

Hello, there! 

Glad to hear you’re applying!

I think the campus atmosphere will be a different experience for everyone based on where you’re coming from, both geographically and mentally. But I would say that when I was a young and sprightly first-year, the energy was beyond happy to me. Seeing people lying out on the greens, walking down Waterman Street fashionably dressed and having excited conversations about whatever class they had just come from--it was exactly the kind of place I wanted to be. I’d say people are passionate here, and that often translates to a generally happy energy. But no place can magically make everyone happy all of the time, and it is rough here sometimes emotionally. There are genuinely caring advisors and deans here, though, and resources like Counseling and Psychological Services for those of us who could make use of them.

As for the area around campus, it’s a small but bustling city. There’s a downtown area with a mall, skating rink, and parks within walking distance. Public transportation can take you out to most places you’d want to go around Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Food trucks, restaurants, clothing shops abound here, and there are lots of music and arts events to check out and opportunities to volunteer in the arts and community development. Not sure how it compares to anywhere in San Diego, but it’s a nice place.

If you have other questions, feel free to message (and indicate if you want to keep the conversation private). Good luck!

xoxo,

Whoa, anon, I (the ancient admin of this blog) am so honored.

Because admissions is a wild and mystical process beyond my control or understanding, all I can say is that, in your essay, you’ll want to touch on why you feel in your heart of hearts that Brown is a place you’d love and a place that would give that love back to you. If this blog has convinced you of that, then be my guest and give it a shout-out.

Though, of course, with that being said, I feel I should also give you the responsible adult™ advice of making sure there are other, “legitimate” reasons you think you and Brown would be a good match included in your essays as well. Please don’t fail to mention departments, policies, clubs, opportunities, courses, and/or weird traditions that also convinced you of your soulmate status with this great university.

So honest answer: It’s up to you if you want to mention this blog, and with strong writing, you could totally sell it as a convincing essay. You’d be much braver and cooler than I was ~in my youth~ if you did.

Message privately off anon any time if you’d like any more advice on applying.

xoxo,