candyman92486

Adrienne,

First off, congratulations on being accepted to Lafayette College as a Trustee Scholar! That is quite an accomplishment...be proud of yourself!

Before I go any further, make sure to read through this entire thread. I have already addressed a few of your questions in previous posts (about what there is to do on campus, about the city of Easton), so make sure to check it out. However, I will still try to expand upon my previous comments.

There are 2,300 students on campus. Trust me, you will NOT get to know everybody within a few weeks! Even though there are schools which are much bigger in terms of student population and campus size, I stand by my conviction that this is the perfect size for those looking for the best possible undergraduate education. Remember, it's all about where YOU think you will be most comfortable. I came from a high school of about 1,200 students total (about 300 in my class), so it seems pretty big to me. I think it is great to be able to get to know many people really well, and Lafayette allows students the chance to do just that.

I am NEVER bored. NEVER! Even for such a small school, there are always so many events on campus. You will have trouble deciding what to do when you are faced with so many choices. Also, you can get involved in as many activities/clubs as you can handle. Get a campus job (very easy, many options!), do some community service each week, run for student government, be an athlete on a club/intramural/Division I sport, etc. If you ever find yourself to be bored, you simply are not trying to get involved! The town of Easton is currently being revitalized, and is fast becoming more student-friendly, so maybe you'll want to go in town with friends and get a cup of coffee, eat at an ethnic restaurant, go shopping for antiques, etc. We also offer more than 250 clubs/activities, and if we don't offer something you are interested in, be the founding member of your own organization.

It always amazes me how Lafayette has the resources of a larger university. We have a fantastic study abroad program to destinations all over the world, we offer internships with our HUGE alumni network, we offer students the chance to conduct scholarly research with faculty members, etc. Thanks in large part to our endowment (which places Lafayette in the top 2% in endowment per student of all colleges and universities in the nation), all the resources you would expect from an institution of higher learning are here.

I am so glad to hear you are interested in writing for the college newspaper, The Lafayette. Did you know that The Lafayette is the oldest college newspaper in Pennsylvania? We take great pride in this publication, and it is of the highest quality. It is always winning awards for being one of the best college newspapers (no joke!). The paper comes out every Friday (I don't know how they do it!). Even as a freshman, you'll be assigned articles each week (or come up with your own ideas for articles), and depending on which section you wish to write for, it very well might appear on the front page! You can also work as a photographer, proofreader, or manage the online paper instead of being a staff writer.

I am sure you have received numerous acceptances from other great colleges/universities, and I wish you the best of luck as you consider your options. If you think of any other questions about Lafayette, or just need someone to talk to as you make your decision, keep in mind that I am always just one post away.

J