| Well, I'm applying to both schools but I've only visited Oberlin. I'm going to have to contradict, woohoo's post however because Oberlin around #1 for me and I loved visiting. If your daughter is at all excited about being involved and politically active, oberlin is great. I loved the co-ops and every single person I talked to was doing things in the community even though it's fairly rural which it doesn't even seem like. It is more "college town" than "rural".
As far as Macalester goes, if what your daughter wants is international that's a great place. That's why I'm applying. There's a great appeal to a place right off the big city with people from tons of different countries. I'm looking into an anthro major so that works really well for me. Only disadvantage: FREEZING (which I guess applies in some sense to both). But if she doesn't mind the cold and is open minded she will be happy at either. Oh, also, they are both very liberal campuses and known for good relations with gay student populations. So if she's extremely religious or conservative I'd have to say no.
But anyway, have fun on your college visits and stay overnight or your not really getting the full deal. Overnights are really good at either making or breaking the deal. Yet, at the same time, it really depends on who you're staying with. Good luck! |