Alumni, students, and prospective Bruins all know it to be true: Belmont University in one of a kind. When you get to campus, you can feel it. Maybe it’s the caffeine in the air from Bongo Java across the street, or maybe it’s the energy from this unique university. Regardless, there’s nothing else quite like Belmont University. Here are some great reasons to love this school:

1. The Campus. Belmont’s campus is consistently ranked as one of the best campuses, especially in an urban setting, in the entire United States. There’s no question why, as it boasts gazebos with fairy lights, old oak trees, flower gardens, and on top of it all, a beautiful historic mansion! The campus’s old southern charm radiates from the older buildings, but the recent expansions allow state-of-the-art facilities that make a huge difference for students. Nothing puts you in a good mood quite like seeing the tulips blossoming and students lounging around on Patton’s lawn, especially on a warm day.
2. The Location. Nashville certainly is incredible. Music City treats Belmont students right, which is why the location makes this university such a great place to learn. By being in the heart of Music Row, students are able to engage in their education both inside and outside the classroom, The city also boasts wonderful coffee shops, cafes, high-end restaurants, and everything in between. Weekends are truly a time of exploration for students, as Nashville is always changing, and there is always something to do.
3. The Academics. Belmont is a community of students that challenge each other to the best of their ability. The professors care about students, and often inspire them to work outside the box, making their own path. Biology students are able to work at the local zoo while music business students have artists such as The Band Perry visit for a show. The school is able to bridge the gap between learning inside the classroom so seamlessly with learning applicable, real life skills that students will use later in life.
4. The Students. A Belmont student is unlike any other. They are one of a kind, driven, quirky, responsible, unique, and everything that the world so desperately needs. Belmont students inspire each other daily, working together to achieve goals and make a mark on the world. Every single student cares about the university, the people around them, and the world as whole, which is something altogether unheard of in college communities. There’s always a way for students to get involved and explore themselves.
5. The Sports. Yes, that’s right, we’re Division I! No one ever seems to believe that a music school can do more than one thing, but Belmont has a great athletic following. Some of the teams include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, men’s and women’s golf, volleyball, and more. The athletes are crazy talented. So talented, in fact, that the men’s basketball team was featured in March Madness just last year. This music school really can do it all, and there’s nothing like watching a good game to add some school spirit.
6. The Opportunities. Belmont students have the most amazing opportunities, both in their backyard and around the world. Students are given the opportunity to travel abroad, even for a short period of time, through the Maymester experience. Students have amazing internship opportunities with corporations like Universal Music Group, Disney, and the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. Whether a student is interested in music, nursing, exercise science, or theatre, there is an opportunity to get involved and learn more about that field. Belmont makes it easy for students to go outside their comfort zone, while still allowing them to be safe and at home in the university itself.

So whether you’re a senior in high school looking at Belmont this fall, or you’re a returning student ready for another year, remember to love Belmont. If you love Belmont, it’ll certainly love you back. There are plenty of reasons to enjoy every single day waking up at this school.