Left-Wing Artsy schools?

Longhaul
Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:08:57 +0000

Funky, hippie PA state schools don’t exist. There are pockets of funky/hippie at the state affiliated schools (Temple, Pitt) however, those aren’t necessarily affordable. The closest state school with this vibe to me is Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Robert E. Cook Honors. Looks like a terrific program! IUP has the major party rep, but the Cook Honors College really encourages the type of atmosphere you are describing. They also have been doing a nice job funding study abroad and summer programs. Check out their website.

I’d suggest applying to a mix of privates, state and state affiliate.

Temple should be a top choice because you can commute to save $.

Millersville IMO has a good social mix and politically minded students. I’ve known a few hippie attitude kids who went there - actually 1 is still there.

For privates --Besides Hampshire and Woodrow Wilson which have already been mentioned, I’d suggest looking at Goucher and Connecticut College. I don’t know enough about the FA packages of each.