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GRINNELL COLLEGE
Grinnell is a private liberal arts
and sciences college
located
in Grinnell, Iowa, on the prairie!
There are currently about
1,600
students attending Grinnell.
Class size is small, usually less
than 20 students.
than 20 students.
Focus at Grinnell is on social and political awareness.
Students at Grinnell College have a sense of mission, many
are dedicated to improving the lives of others. It makes sense that one of Grinnell’s Distinguished Programs
is the Peace Studies Program. The
mission of the Peace Studies Program is to promote understanding of the causes
of conflict and creative strategies for its peaceful resolution in our
community, our nation, and our world.
Grinnell is a Division 3 school that boasts state of the art
athletic facilities.
A full 1/3 of the students play varsity athletics! This is a school where you study hard,
and if you want, you join the team.....The Pioneers!......and bring home the victories.
and if you want, you join the team.....The Pioneers!......and bring home the victories.
The Cyclone, Grinnell’s unconventional yearbook is composed
entirely of photos, taken by
student photographers who avidly document a year in the life at Grinnell through photos (not
a word included). FYI the yearbook got the name Cyclone because in 1882 Grinnell was
badly struck by a tornado (back then called cyclone).
student photographers who avidly document a year in the life at Grinnell through photos (not
a word included). FYI the yearbook got the name Cyclone because in 1882 Grinnell was
badly struck by a tornado (back then called cyclone).
Admissions is need blind and Grinnell will meet a students' demonstrated need.
HAVERFORD COLLEGE
It makes sense that Haverford is recognized for its rich and rigorous academic programs,
and being known as a close-knit intellectual community.
Some Highlights about Haverford College:
HAVERFORD COLLEGE
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| Cherry Blossoms @ Haverford College |
Haverford is located 8 miles from
Philadelphia,
Philadelphia,
and is situated on a
beautiful 200 acre campus--
known for its elegant architecture
and lush landscaping.
It is not unusual for classes
at Haverford to have
at Haverford to have
fewer than 5
students!
Nearly 40% of the classes
have fewer than 10 students.
And more than half the faculty
live on the Haverford campus.
have fewer than 10 students.
And more than half the faculty
live on the Haverford campus.
It makes sense that Haverford is recognized for its rich and rigorous academic programs,
and being known as a close-knit intellectual community.
Some Highlights about Haverford College:
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| Haverford College dorm rooms |
Haverford students may also take
classes at Swarthmore College
and Bryn Mawr.
classes at Swarthmore College
and Bryn Mawr.
Haverford expects all seniors to
present a senior thesis. Students
“produce a substantial scholarly
present a senior thesis. Students
“produce a substantial scholarly
work that reflects their interests
and academic accomplishments
and academic accomplishments
at Haverford.”
Each summer Haverford funds various social justice programs.
Majors include:
Peace, Justice, & Human Rights;
Creative Writing; Russian;
Peace, Justice, & Human Rights;
Creative Writing; Russian;
International Economic Relations;
Anthropology; Biochemistry &
Anthropology; Biochemistry &
Biophysics
Haverford has an Honor Code that is completely administered by the student
body.
Haverford has an Honor Code that is completely administered by the student
body.
About interviews---If you live within 150 miles
of the Haverford campus
(which includes NYC),
it is strongly recommended to
have an on campus interview.
of the Haverford campus
(which includes NYC),
it is strongly recommended to
have an on campus interview.
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| Middle Path @ Kenyon College |
Kenyon College
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| The Kokosing Gap Trail is 14 miles long and a great way to enjoy the country |
Would you like to design your own
major?
Is writing your forte?
Are you a science buff?
Does having your food grown or
raised locally appeal to you?
Do you want to get out of state?
And is your ultimate desire to attend
college on a beautiful
campus?
If you answered “yes!”
to these
questions then Kenyon College
may be the place of your dreams.
Kenyon is located in Gambier, Ohio
and has a population of 1,600
students. All of the Kenyon
students live on campus in a
variety of
housing options.
Most of the students actually
come from urban areas, but
once on
the Kenyon campus they say the pastoral
setting inspires
them.
Kenyon has a strong literary tradition…
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| Science Quad @ Kenyon College |
a place where poets and writers
have come together.
Maybe you’ve heard
of the Kenyon Review?
Don’t be fooled by the Ohio
address, even New Yorkers
say there is a lot to do at
Kenyon---for instance
a movie theater
resides on campus, as well as a 30 lane
pool!....
and lots more places to discover in and
around Kenyon
College.
Look for post 3 of 8 of the Best Colleges
coming up: Macalester College, Claremont McKenna College, Sarah Lawrence College.
Jennifer
