How accepting are the Ivies?

<p>I know 2 recent grads from Brown who both came from very fundamental, “born-again” Christian families. They both love the school and their time there. They both love the open atmosphere which allowed them to respectfully discuss their background and beliefs with students of very different backgrounds and beliefs. As others have stated, one of the hallmarks of a “liberal” education in the best sense is respect and tolerance. If you are interested in that, you will enjoy your time. If not, you should go to a school where most others will think the same as you. (and will you be really educated?) There is a very interesting article a while back from a Brown student who decided to take the same type of challenge educationally and spent a “year abroad” from Brown at Liberty University. In the case of one of the students I know, who was home schooled, he appreciated the “friendly” and supportive atmosphere at Brown, as well as the open curriculum, which enabled him to follow the same type of “follow your interests” education he had as a home schooler. The other student realized while at Brown that he is gay, and had the support of fellow students who could help him feel good about himself, (and his decision to remain celibate until he found his life partner) especially in the struggle with how to tell his loving parents. Brown students do include some “radical, close minded liberals” but closed mindedness is frowned upon.</p>