Finding Hidden Gem Colleges for Nerdy Introvert Daughter?

DPS43
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:43:55 +0000

My child goes to Washington college and my husband and I joke it reminds us of the book “The secret history”. We both went to large universities and we find Washington College to be so much more academically focused. The professors are very accessible and enjoy talking deeply or Laughing with students. There are all sorts of free seminars or talks for the students to attend. Because it does not have grad students, undergrads get research opportunities and TAing jobs. It has the cutest town attached, book store, coffee shops, gluten free bakery, farmers market every weekend. The school clubs host events almost every night Wednesday- Friday, so there is always something to do, and a wide variety of events as well. Just about any club you want to create gets approval. And if you want a party, you can definitely find it. For a small school, the diversity is off the charts. My child’s friend group is Uber diverse and I won’t be an count here, but I think because if the size, it forces kids to talk to people that they might not have at a bigger school. This is not a cookie cutter school in terms of the kids all looking or thinking the same. The science professors are amazing and noticed talent in my child in chemistry, so now she is a double major! My child also is involved as a research apprentice as a sophomore and is a TA. The relationship with professors is important if looking to get masters. My child also didn’t do student government in HS but really loved being part of the SGA at college. This is a school where kids grow academically and socially.