Juniata vs. Muhlenberg vs. Washington College

inthegarden
Sat, 15 Mar 2025 01:07:05 +0000

Given that these are very small colleges, two located in very conservative Appalachian communities (I have seen the areas around Juniata and Washington college and been to Mulhenburg’s campus). I think visiting each is extremely important. She may love them all, dislike some of them or all. Feeling happy on her college campus for the next four years is MUCH more important in the scheme of things than a weekend job. These are charming schools for the right student but not for everyone! Physical and social environments can have a huge impact your student’s well-being and motivation. Please don’t let her commit to any of these without visiting! I don’t know where you live exactly, but could you stop at each of the others (or at least make a side trip to Juniata on the way back…same day or next day, assuming that would be a Sunday) even if there’s no time for an official tour, just walking for an hour around the Campus, speaking to a few students and viewing the surrounding community can give her an idea.

My D was looking at colleges during the height of the pandemic and many campuses were closed to visitors. We were allowed to walk around the outside and talk with a few students (while distancing) without going into buildings …and that is how my D chose her school (she still loves the school and has never regretted it!)