College of Wooster Impressions of an international parent after 1-semester!

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Also a link to a post @pishicaca wrote about their time at wooster:

Coming towards the end of the admissions cycle! [Kalamazoo vs Wooster advice wanted!]

Your post got me thinking about my experience with Independent Study (I.S.) and how it impacts the culture at Wooster. I pilfered the remainder below from a PM I previously sent to someone on this topic. @Andygp, this is for your consideration as well. Apologies in advance on length. Things have no doubt changed since my time there, but based on our experiences in multiple event visits during my D’s application cycle and from the kids we have known over the years that have attended, much has also stayed the same. Regarding student culture, yes, supportive, collaborative and friendly are accurate. And it’s not just the student culture, it’s also the relationship between the students and faculty. The faculty support and collaboration is fostered by the mentorship that the Independent Study (I.S.) program requires. I’m not sure how much you know about I.S. (the capstone projects) but it is both the foundation and apex of the Wooster experience. Its what you are building toward the enti…

But the entire thread if worth reading. Also just search for wooster and lots of different posts will come up.