Our Bryn Mawr visit and some questions

englishivy
Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:28:57 +0000

Some brief comments regarding your concerns, @shoboemom‌ --

–Admissions sometimes pairs prospective students with first-years because their college application process will still be fresh for them. Also, first-years have less work than upperclassmen and, especially nearing finals, are more likely to volunteer to have a student stay with them overnight.

–It’s very common for students to study together in common rooms, hallways, dorm rooms, etc. However, these sessions tend to be a mix of socializing and studying. Bryn Mawr students study A LOT and it’s common for students to want to diversify their environments (i.e. a few hours in the library, an hour with friends in the common room, quiet study in their room, etc).

–It’s important to remember that finals are RIGHT around the corner so students are busy making their “done is good” lists (another BMC tradition) and prepping for exams and papers. Thus, there are far fewer student-run events on campus, especially during the week. Most events are on the weekends to accommodate busy schedules.