Academic life at Brown can be intense. Students report that the intensity is less about competition and more about needing to meet their own high expectations for getting everything possible from their undergraduate education. The University provides a wealth of academic services to help students reach their academic goals. These include the Curricular Resource Center, the Writing Center and Writing Fellows Program, and the newly established Science Center at Brown, where students will find support for math, science, and engineering. All students are encouraged to use these services, which will help you make the most of your time at Brown.