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Brown is a good size student number-wise and campus size-wise. Providence is a nice small city with plenty to do if you're in the know. The campus goes through some lulls in weekend activity but for the most part there is always something to do.

Brown is an "independent" institution. The New Curriculum encourages maturity and freedom of thought on campus. Sometimes, this indpendence can make the campus seem a bit disconnected and less homogenous. But that's a small price to pay for the freedom Brown students enjoy.

The best thing about Brown is the way that you get to design your own schedule, so if you're unhappy it's your own fault. I would change the way the university handles funding and space requisition for student groups as well as the student categories. The school size is just right, I feel that it is the perfect balance between an urban setting, campus setting, and small university size. Brown's administration has a lot more bureaucracy than its liberal stereotype lets on. There isn't much school pride, and most students are apathetic toward student governments and athletic teams.

The best, most defining quality of Brown is the freedom that the students have due to the open curriculum. It really sets Brown apart from all other schools, cause students can really design their own academic plan because they dont have to worry about so many requirements.

Best thing about Brown - when you go out drinking "if you're 21," getting ass is kind of like shooting fish in a barrel. I spend most of my time in FRAT. One experience I'll always remember - I don't remember, but I remember not remembering. One thing I'd change - I would like larger breasts. Oh, wait, about Brown? Uhh. Yeh no, just the larger breasts.

Brown is the best. Sex Power God no Core Curriculum, being better than everyone else, Providence is awesome, there is no school pride, perfect size and people love brown.

Brown's great because it's really laid back and you can make your education whatever you want.

In terms of size, Brown is just right. The campus is small enough to give you a sense of familiarity, but it is also large enough to meet new people on a daily basis. If I could change anything about Brown, it would be its lack of interaction with the greater Providence community. It's a great college town -- Brown, RISD, and J&W are all pretty close, but Brown quite isolated from them. Venturing downtown from "College Hill", where the university is located, is almost like entering an alternate universe. And visits downtown too often consist of trips to the mall.

The best thing about Brown is that people are engaged with what they're learning- they can choose all the classes they take, and they seem genuinely excited and interested in most of them. I would change the dining hall food, it can be pretty bad. School is just right. I don't feel lost in a crowd, and there is a good balance of large 100+ classes and small 20 or less classes. People react differently when I say I go to Brown. A couple interviewers have seemed impressed by the fact, while others haven't even mentioned it. Most people in general seem impressed by the Brown name, although some haven't heard of it/ask where it is Providence is just the right size for a college. Students can definitely have an impact on campus, and in fact a major Top 40 radio station in Providence is run by Brown students. Thayer St (basically on campus) has a lot of stuff for college students, as does the mall and downtown. The only problem is that stores like grocery stores and Target are not close to campus. There is little school spirit. People are proud that they go to Brown, but they are not into school athletics at all.

Currently, a lot of students are complaining about Brown's new online registration system, called Banner. The complaints are well justified, although on the whole, we are adapting.