Hamilton vs Syracuse vs Mt. Holyoke

rainingdaisies
Wed, 31 Jul 2013 11:38:26 +0000

If I had my choice between these three schools it would definitely be Hamilton, as long as you’re interested in the liberal arts school experience. The weather is brutal, with the winters being just as harsh and snow just as heavy as in Syracuse. While Syracuse has somewhat of a surrounding city, though, Hamilton is pretty isolated and most students tend to stay on campus (though the school’s large endowment makes up for that by bringing a plethora of activities to campus; I hear students are rarely bored). What’s most important is that Hamilton has incredible academics in various disciplines, a strong and necessary focus on undergraduate writing, and amazing student-teacher relationships. The campus, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen.

Unless you’re looking for a pre-professional environment (or want to pursue journalism) there is no reason to choose Syracuse over Hamilton. I can’t really speak on Mt. Holyoke, other than that you have to be really committed to be in a same sex school for four years.

Had I not been accepted to my college ED2, I would be on my way to Hamilton - really and wholeheartedly recommend it.