Juniata vs. Muhlenberg vs. Washington College

Starski
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 18:03:49 +0000

We had the same question when we were trying to decide on a school. We live 5-6 hours away from Muhlenberg so it was important to us that there was a lot to do on the weekends as my D only comes home a few times each semester.

We’ve found that Muhlenberg has tons of great things happening on the weekends. Most students do stick around and my D has had a great time at the events that they run. She’s in the pep band so has been to a lot of the on campus sporting events. She was never a sports kid but has loved going to these and supporting the student athletes. We went to a football game for Parents weekend and it was a really fun atmosphere. There are also theatre productions most weekends and they sell out! Tons of campus support for those. My D has also gone to trivia nights, silent disco, tea parties, stuff-a-plush, and a bunch of other similar events put on by the student activities council. The Allentown fairgrounds is also right next door to campus and she’s walked there for the huge farmers market that they have there. There is also a beautiful park and rose garden on the edge of campus that she likes to walk to and many students use for going for runs. She’s also taken the local bus to go to the movies, out to eat, and shopping with friends. She has never complained about being bored

I work in higher Ed myself and I’m often surprised at the quantity and quality of the free food offered at the campus events! They have hot chocolate bars and cupcake decorating and full spreads for watching the Super Bowl, etc…. It’s a lot! I have no idea how they have the budget for all that food

If you or your D are on Instagram, follow muhlenbergactivities- they post about many of the student organized events that are happening.

My D also joined a sorority this semester (she’s a sophomore). That definitely wasn’t on her radar as something that would interest her when we looked at schools but it has been a really positive experience for her so far. Happy to say more about Greek life there if that is of interest.

Hope you have a great time at Admitted Students Day!