Chance Me/Match Me for my son - NoVA Resident with 3.9 UW, 1460 SAT, <$50K, for English/Creative Writing & History Double Major

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@TheMonaLisa

We’re looking to get insight on student experiences at Susquehanna from the perspective of a liberal-leaning POC. We’ve read that Susquehanna is a moderate campus in the midst of a very conservative area.

Do you mean this thread (which talks about the surrounding area as well as the school)?

Curious why Susquehanna University is considered "conservative"?

My son is seriously considering Susquehanna U. (He toured it with my husband and I plan to attend an admitted students day with him as well.) He and my husband found the people there quite friendly and they liked the campus. We like the global study emphasis and it seems like a place he could pursue his interest in theater (as a hobby) and get a solid liberal arts background. He has great merit aid. MY QUESTION: We lean a bit more liberal (that may be an understatement) and I wonder why Susquehanna is often mentioned as “conservative”? My son is definitely not conservative (he’s very accepting and doesn’t need to be at world’s most liberal school, but I don’t see him fitting in at a conservative one. He comes from a highly diverse high school and isn’t super political active but is very liberal on social issues, etc.) Just looking for information and appreciate all the thoughtful posts in general in these forums! If anyone can cast any light on things like the student population leani…