<p>fencersmother,</p>
<p>I can’t compare Lafayette to Conn. because I only know Conn. through various admissions guidebooks.</p>
<p>I would say that our alums experienced more of that “old money” feel than we do today. As you say, there are folks of all stripes at Lafayette. Many of our big benefactors conduct themselves in the manner of “old money,” but I would hesitate to classify our student body as such. Times have changed, and Lafayette has followed suit by gradually shifting toward a greater appreciation of liberal ideals.</p>
<p>It’s quite possible that one might get the conservative vibe after visiting the campus once or twice, but I’ve certainly never encountered the kind of conservatism you may be referring to on a day-to-day basis.</p>
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