Being Conservative At Grinnell

bethievt
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:46:32 +0000

I’m more in agreement with Plainsman on this. Who wants to be tolerated? Most of us want to fit in and feel comfortable, especially during our precious college years. My son avoided conservative campuses like the plague and I’m glad he did. He thinks most Democrats are conservative so that shows you where he’s at and he’s very comfortable at Grinnell. It’s not just about politics either. Grinnellians tend to be unconventional thinkers who like being around other unconventional thinkers. It’s an excellent, wonderful school with amazing academics and resources, so by all means check it out, but I’m betting you could find a better fit somewhere else. The guide book “Finding the Right College” might be helpful to you. The writers take a very conservative approach to the colleges they review and it could help you avoid an unfortunate fit. Having a happy social life at college can be as important as the academics.

That said, it is good to have opposing viewpoints being aired, especially on a college campus. I’m just not sure I’d want to be the one airing them.