Yale University
“Don't get me wrong, I like Yale andQuite BrightEconomics
Don't get me wrong, I like Yale and am proud to go here, but considering where else I got in, I'm suffering from buyer's remorse. Yale's better than your average U, but not worth the price tag.
The social options are pretty good here. People are approachable and always find time to socialize with friends, and the crowd's pretty diverse and chill. Sometimes I feel like I get the most out of my Yale experience from conversations with friends.But that's a double-edged sword. If I feel like I'm learning the most from my friends, that means I'm not getting much out of my classes. I expected more rigor when I came here, but it seems that most classes here are about as difficult or engaging as at any other university (honestly even the textbooks that are "customized for Yale" seem pretty standard). Some professors will care about you (maybe the ones in DS), many will not. Creativity among the students abounds, but no one really seems to care about following through with your thought and getting it right - they just simply reward being creative. Maybe this suits litterature and humanities people more, but I found it disappointing.
view full review→Jan 03 2008
1st Year Male -- Class 2011
Innovation: A, Perceived Campus Safety: F
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Recommended: Senior Year (Tips and experience)
“With Yale's high reputation, it's easy to pickSuper BrilliantNeuroscience/Cognitive Science
With Yale's high reputation, it's easy to pick it apart and find negative things to say about it. However, I love Yale and I made the best decision of my life to go there. I am a science-oriented student and despite Yale's reputation for the humanities, the scientific research opportunities here are amazing. I feel like an individual here and that I'm destined for great things. Outside of just Yale's name, the professors and laboratories here have really helped me along; for example, I'm finding out in a month if my publication will be accepted to a conference, and I'm still a junior.
In terms of student life, I feel students here are very friendly and open. It's easy to get stuck into the same group of friends, but there are always things going on and ways to meet new people. The extracurriculars here can sometimes fall apart because they're run by students - but if you have motivation, you can do something great. And, partier or not, there are always things to do on the weekends: shows, movies, tons of restaurants, concerts, festivals, dances, go to NY, etc. If you get into Yale, go here! I can't emphasize how much I love this place. I feel like I learn so much without being stressed at all - you'll always find me playing Guitar Hero and sleeping 9-hour nights. :-)
view full review→Nov 22 2007
3rd Year Female -- Class 2009
Education Quality: A+, Perceived Campus Safety: B
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“Having cheated on everything to get into yaleSuper BrilliantAgriculture/Horticulture
Having cheated on everything to get into yale (act,sat,gpa) i found it really it easy to also cheat here. I cheated at my tests and papers so far and i am acheiving a 4.0 gpa. The profesors do you not see very well making it really to cheat on my tests. Cheating couldnt be any more easier at this University i would like to thank my professors
view full review→Oct 09 2007
2nd Year Male -- Class 2011
Education Quality: A+, Innovation: D+
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