Northwestern considers legacy status in admissions, along with schools like Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame and Harvard University, according to each institution’s common data set. What counts as legacy at Northwestern? Northwestern – A legacy applicant “has a sibling, parent, or grandparent that graduated from Northwestern.” Georgia Tech […]
Holy Days. Quakers do not celebrate Christian festivals such as Easter and Christmas. Why do Quakers not celebrate holidays? Many Quakers’ holiday restraint also reflects a desire to live the Christmas spirit year-round. “Christmas is just another day, because every day is a celebration of the birth of Jesus,” said […]
Central University. Vanderbilt University Latin: Universitas Vanderbiltia Former name Central University (1873–1877) Motto Latin: Crescere aude Motto in English Dare to grow Type Private research university Why was Vanderbilt called The Commodore? He began his business by ferrying freight and passengers on a ferry between Staten Island and Manhattan. Such […]
When Cornelius Vanderbilt (the Commodore) passed away in 1877, he left the majority of his fortune valued at $95,000,000 to his oldest son. In today’s dollars, this fortune would be worth around $2.1 billion. He left smaller amounts to all of his other children. How did Vanderbilt lose money? By […]
Cornelius Vanderbilt might have been the greatest capitalist in history. When he was just 16, in 1810, Cornelius borrowed US$100 from his mother. Using that money, he went on to build a fortune of around US$100 million. That would be worth over US$200 billion today. How much money do the […]
Women have more options than men, but the guideline to stay conservative is still key. A business suit with pants or skirt is always appropriate, but a dress or skirt and blouse are sufficient in most situations. If you wear a skirt, do not wear it too short. A hemline […]
Cornelius Vanderbilt apparently treated his employees badly, offering them very low wages and poor working conditions. Vanderbilt was perceived by his contemporaries as a ruthless character who spent too little time worrying about people’s perception about him. How were workers treated by Vanderbilt? Vanderbilt’s reply blamed the low wages on […]
There are plenty of cities that have their own unique alcoholic drinks, but the Nashville Bushwacker is truly one of a kind. This creamy, boozy version of a thick milkshake is now the go-to frozen drink for bar hoppers, brunch, happy hour, and bachelorettes in the Music City of Tennessee. […]
TIL In Dyersburg, Tennessee, it’s illegal for a girl to ask a boy out on a date over the phone. And the law supports this. What are the stupidest laws in Tennessee? The 20 Weirdest Laws to Come from Tennessee It is illegal to post images online that cause emotional […]
Tennessee has always been, and remains, predominantly Christian. About 81% of the population identifies as Christian, with Protestants making up 73% of the population. Of the Protestants in the state, Evangelical Protestants compose 52% of the population, Mainline Protestants 13%, and Historically Black Protestants 8%. What is the main religion […]
The city is filled with black-owned eateries, cultural social events, historical buildings, and more to come such as the National Museum of African American Music, opening this summer. Spend 48 hours in Nashville supporting these black-owned businesses on your next visit. What is there for black people to do in […]
Questions to ask ALL Universities: What is your campus culture and environment? What is an average student class size? How helpful and accessible are instructors? Do students actively work/study together and help each other? What are the tutoring centers like at your university? What is campus student life like? ( […]
Wake Forest College of Arts and Sciences, with its 29 academic departments and 16 interdisciplinary programs, is the heart of Wake Forest University. The College embraces the liberal arts tradition within the context of an internationally recognized research university. Is Wake Forest a liberal or conservative school? conservativeWake Forest is […]
Officially, the University of Texas at Austin is an alcohol free campus. Is UT Knoxville a dry campus? The University of Tennessee is a dry campus. In accordance with university regulations, serving, consuming, possession, being under influence or the display of an alcoholic beverage is not permitted. Is UT Dallas […]
The first one or two sentences of an introduction should directly address the question with a statement outlining your position regarding the topic. Using the terminology of the question helps to keep the statement focussed and ensures that you have not misinterpreted or misrepresented it. How do you title a […]