Colorado College v. Whitman College

skibumphysicist
Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:00:06 +0000

Hey I’m applying to both these schools too :)! I’m interested in journalism a bit as well, or at least writing for the school paper. I’ve visited both campuses and know a few people who attend CC; also my physics teacher graduated from Whitman, so I can offer you some insight.

As they said Whitman does have a higher acceptance rate but I think the academics there really are underrated. They have an excellent environmentally conscious culture on campus and are really strong in both science and humanities. As far as outdoor activities, Walla Walla is kinda in the middle of nowhere, but Whitman does have a really strong outdoor program that has trips to cool places nearby pretty much every weekend. A lot of people there are into the outdoors. They also have a really kick ass climbing wall. Whitman is known for having a really friendly campus community, but when I visited I was a little disappointed that it did not seem to be very diverse.

I know CC offers a minor in journalism, so that could be an advantage. They also have a new program where they bring in nationally renowned journalists for lectures and classes: https://www.coloradocollege.edu/newsevents/newsroom/cc-launches-journalist-in-residence-program?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ColoradoCollegeheadlines+(Recent+Headlines+at+Colorado+College)#.VHNUCmTF9kI. The Cipher magazine is a really cool student-run alternative news magazine that just got nominated for a national award. As for bopambo’s comment about the Block Plan being good for science but not for humanities, I’ve heard just the opposite. I guess it just depends on your perspective. CC is about as good as you will get with regards to outdoor opportunities. The girl I know who goes there literally posts pictures of climbing, skiing, backpacking trips every weekend. And Block Breaks are AWESOME for outdoor adventures of all kind! The environmental science/ environmentally conscious culture is strong there as well. CC seems to be a bit more of a “stoner” school, but from what I know you can avoid that if you’re not into it.

It sounds like we have a lot in common to where we are applying and what we want to do, so let me know if you have any more questions! Good luck!