<p>My D never, ever thought of applying to women’s colleges…until she found Barnard. She kind of went there in spite of the fact that it was a college for women. Not that she’s really anti-feminist…she sounds a lot like you in that regard. But I cannot emphasize enough how much she loved Barnard and appreciates the level of confidence, the quality of her educational experience, and the excellent preparation she had as a Barnard undergrad for her continuing studies. Now, as she is finishing up her PhD in neuroscience, she is hoping to perhaps teach at a local women’s college some day…</p>
<p>In short, I don’t at all think you will feel like you are in the minority in your perspective at Barnard. There will be men in most of your Barnard classes, after all. </p>
<p>As for your last question concerning your major, I don’t think I understand exactly what you are getting at there. But I can tell you that one of my D’s suite mates designed her own pre-med major combining Barnard and Columbia science departments. Sorry I don’t recall the specifics of what she focused on… But I can tell you that the science undergrad education my D received was excellent and certainly has served her well.</p>
<p>Best to you!</p>