<p>Re political activism, I think it’s great, but I have observed that some of the most active people are also the most closed minded to ideas outside their beliefs. My niece is very open minded and tends to consider issues from multiple vantage points. I hope there’s a niche for someone who’s not an extremist.</p>
<p>She’s a great kid, and I think Wesleyan’s a good fit for her. She’ll be there next month - after a bit, I’ll let you all know how it’s going.</p>