LACs for Middle Eastern Studies +Arabic

ccgmom
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:04:42 +0000

My friend’s S has lived abroad most his life. His current college is not a good fit. Unfortunately, he was unable to visit the school beforehand and didn’t realize until he was there that the school did not live up to its lovely website! His current GPA reflects this poor fit and his transition/ culture shock upon moving to the States. He’s now decided to take a semester off and explore different college options in order to find a school which better suits him.

He’s laid back and creative. Prefers a small college (LAC), wants a Middle Eastern Studies program and Arabic. His GPA is weak- 2.7 (frosh). His HS GPA was a 3.2 at an American school overseas. Great HS recs. Not sure what kind of recs he can get from his current college.

Any thoughts on LAC possibilities with ME studies and Arabic would be appreciated.