What do you like most about Carnegie Mellon University?

I love that while, sure, sometimes you have to explain what CMU is to some people, most of the professionals whose opinion you actually care about in any particular field just know it’s exceptional, and I love that decades later, it still feels like a university that’s got even greater things ahead. read more

The most often overlooked part of attending a school like Carnegie Mellon, after you wade through all the complaints of a limited party scene and back-breaking course load, is that it is located in the heart of one of the most culturally alive cities in America. read more

Ironically, the causes of the most fruustration to Carnegie Mellon students are also the most desirable qualities of the university. The pressure to achieve at a high level is so great that even students that fall behind have advantage over peers at other universities. read more