Hotchkiss Info

kafkareborn
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:44:25 +0000

Hotchkiss does indeed, by far , have the most internationally diverse student body out of any top prep school. We have kids from Palestine, Afghanistan, Uganda, Brunei, Colombia, Malaysia, Saudi, and last year we had a Rwandan girl who lived through the Rwandan genocide and was on Oprah. This has been Hotchkiss’ main focus in the past few years. The administration has gone out of f its way to make sure that the Hotchkiss community really is a reflection of the global community at large.

There really is just so much to learn from these kids. For instance, when I want to discuss the Taliban, I just walk up to my buddy from Afghanistan and ask for his perspective, and likewise when I want to discuss the situation in Palestine. That is one of Hotchkiss’ greatest strengths. Sure you can read about the Rwandan genocide and discuss it around a Harkness table, but that PALES in comparison to having a chat with a friend that lived through it first hand. Now that is true learning.

Now though I am an American, I have lived outside of America for most of my life so I can attest that Hotchkiss’ community really does have a very strong international presence. Diversity at Hotchkiss is not skin deep, it extends to cultural, religious and geographical diversity that enables you to have an unparalleled educational experience.