Grinnell vs Bates vs Lafayette

begak1
Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:40:02 +0000

Congratulations, verycurious! Those are 3 great choices you have.

I’m very excited because I’ve been admitted to Lafayette. While I don’t know much about the other schools, I know that Grinnell is in a very rural area and Bates is in an urban setting (by Maine standards!), so that’s something to consider if you have any urban/rural preferences or feelings.

As for Lafayette, I know the area fairly well, and am leaning strongly toward the school. Easton is an up-and-coming small community with coffeehouses, restaurants, and a “College Hill”-type neighborhood immediately around the campus. Many of the places that students would go are right within walking distance. As for the campus itself, it’s set on top of a hill with a cozy older neighborhood around it. The surrounding Lehigh Valley offers many of the amenities of a city (malls, movie theaters, chain restaurants, etc.). Lehigh, Muhlenberg, and several other colleges are also within easy driving distance. New York and Philadelphia are also both about an hour away, and easy for students without cars to get to by public transport.

As for psychology, I hear Lafayette has a first-rate program. They also have a well-respected neuropsychology program with a great facility.

Good luck with your choices! Maybe I’ll meet you on campus this Fall!