Chris
Not really, everyone's just shy but we all have our own group of friends. We just need more people to be outgoing and willing to meet strangers.
David
EXTREMELY friendly, as a rule. Rare indeed is the asshole Brandeis student. Brandeis certainly doesn't have a huge party scene (for which personally I am very thankful), but there are plenty of parties that happen on campus every week. Even if those aren't enough, there's Bentley and Boston. Brandeis is also very nerdy: if you are interested in non-mainstream activities, this is the place for you. There are about a dozen a cappella groups, and a surprising large contingent of roleplayers: Dungeons and Dragons, LARPs, and that sort of thing. The Jewishness is a constant presence, but never overwhelming or oppressive. Not really as awkward as we joke that we are. It's true that lots of people picked Brandeis because they didn't get into the Ivies (including myself), but it is a great school in and of itself, and personally I can't imagine wanting to go anywhere else.
Lisa
For the most part, they're exaggerations of actual facts. The reality is that there are lots of Jews at Brandeis, and there are a fair amount of awkward people, but they're definitly not the entirety of the student body.
Nate
Some of them are, I feel like it works though, students study hard but they also get out of the library for the most part on Friday and Saturday and take time to relax. The girls could use some work but not too bad overall, you can definitely find somebody pretty if you look! The party scene, there are nights where you wish more was happening and there are also nights where you can't make it all of the parties you are invited too. I wish Brandeis had more of the frat houses like they have in the movies, because they are nothing like that. Suites can be crowded for parties, sometimes having your own small gatherings can be the best. Religion is there if you want it and not if you don't want it, it works for me.
Lauren
depends on the person!
Simon
To a small extent. Brandeis does have a large and visible jewish population, but I haven't felt encroached upon. I've found my friends, and I think anyone can find their niche, even in their sophomore or junior year. I haven't felt trapped because I involve myself in so many things which allows me to meet people with a variety of ideas and interests.
As for the women, I don't know if it's because I've been here so long, but they are getting better looking with each freshmen class. There's not a shortage of good looking (and very nice) women, but I would say there are very few knock-outs. Doesn't really matter though: they're smart, involved, and interesting, which counts more than physical attributes.
Dan
Yep, but my social circle doesn't have any jocks in it so I can't testify to the overall character of the school being more nerdy than jock-y. And yes, the majority of my social circle is involved with activities, presidents of clubs, wicked smart, and quirky.
Stevens
Not really. The percentage of Jewish student is decreasing with each incoming class. I'm Catholic, and though I've had to search a little, I've found a strong Christian community here. In regards to aesthetics, I've seen better looking student bodies. And most of the campus is really nerdy, but that's only because Brandeis pulls in some of the top students in the country. Even my friends who are relaxed and cool are secretly nerdy, because we all do what we need to to do well.
Emily
partially. Yes, Brandeis has many Jews, but there is so much more to Brandeis than its Jews. I would describe Brandeis students as quirky, who are fun and social and comfortable being ridiculous. Students at Brandeis tend to be more down-to-earth with their appearance, which is refreshing; there are very few superficial people who are obsessed with their looks. I really like that.