I am a very sensitive person and am looking for colleges that have good environments for sensitive people like me. I am at a school right now which is not a good place at all for sensitive people. Are there any particular colleges that accept/celebrate and provide support for sensitive students?
Sensitive to what?
Are you talking about… safe spaces?
If so,
http://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/20-great-value-colleges-safe-spaces/
Muhlenberg bills itself as “the caring College.” You might explore it.
Hi @Alexkoz47 How are you this morning?
Try not to worry. You will find a place to fit in.
Here are some schools that are listed as good for people who want nurturing and may be introverted. I culled this from looking at various lists online, including those on CC.Chosen for student-centered learning . . . and welcoming / fun/ accepting communities of smart students (as best as I could estimate)
- Earlham-very student-focused, egalitarian school, lovely campus.
- St. Johns College of Annapolis (has a new mexico campus too)
- Beloit
- Sarah Lawrence--very focused on teaching students--professors work directly with them.
- Marlboro
- Several women's schools were mentioned (Hollins, Agnes Scott, Bryn Mawr, Mt. H) , but I think you're male
- Rollins has a group called "introverts united" -- https://getinvolved.rollins.edu/organization/introvertsunite/about
- Goucher
- Hendrix
- Many people thought of the strategy of going to a huge state school because 1) you can find poeple like you there; 2) you can be more anonymous in classroom and just turn in work; 3) participation in classes is not required, like it is at LACs. Maybe think about that approach, too. Penn State?
- Wesleyan
- Here is an article that discusses finding quiet spaces in noisy universities. That might be a good way to manage both wanting time for yourself and time with others -- https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2012/11/06/students-who-prefer-books-parties-colleges-offer-quiet-housing-maintain-academic