How is Brown University different from other Ivy Leagues?

46 Views | Posted 10 months ago

Asked by Shiksha User

1 Answer

Answered by

Anushree Sinha | Contributor-Level 10

10 months ago

One of the most popular Ivy League universities, Brown University is one of the top private universities in Providence, United States. As per some Brown University student reviews, listed below are some specialties that sets the university apart from the other Ivy League institutes:

Brown University offers a course named Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), which ensures admission to Brown's medical school for high school graduates who earn a college degree from Brown. Nothing but eight years of college and medical training—no MCAT, interviews, or essays;
Students can earn a dual degree from Brown and the Rhode Island Schoo

...more

<p>One of the most popular <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/ivy-league-universities-what-is-all-the-hype-about-articlepage-51">Ivy League universities</a>, Brown University is one of the top private universities in Providence, United States. As per some <strong>Brown University student reviews</strong>, listed below are some specialties that sets the university apart from the other Ivy League institutes:</p><ul><li>Brown University offers a course named Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), which ensures admission to Brown's medical school for high school graduates who earn a college degree from Brown. Nothing but eight years of college and medical training—no MCAT, interviews, or essays;</li><li>Students can earn a dual degree from Brown and the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in four years by participating in the joint degree program. Being the top design school in the US, RISD offers an amazing and distinctive opportunity to study a variety of fields. Brown students can apply to take RISD courses each semester even if they do not wish to pursue the dual degree;</li><li>Brown has consistently been listed among the top 10 the happiest students in the past and is the only Ivy League school to make this list is this one. Everyone at Brown is content with their lives overall. Though they put in a lot of work, they take their time to see New England, try out different courses, join clubs and sports, and socialize. Professors are reachable for research opportunities as well as outside of the classroom, and students work well together; and</li><li>Brown has a lax grading policy; courses can be dropped before the final exam or taken as pass/fail. Also, the transcript obtained by students do not reflect any dropped classes. Furthermore, students do not receive formal <a href="https://www.shiksha.com/studyabroad/what-is-grade-point-average-gpa-and-how-it-affects-your-admissions-to-the-us-universities-articlepage-365">GPA</a> calculations or +/- grading. All of these policies help create a happy student body that prioritizes growth and learning over competition and high achievement.</li></ul>