Possible transfer to Grinnell

lactransfer1
Wed, 14 Mar 2018 01:09:57 +0000

I am considering transferring to Grinnell (I would be starting as a sophomore in the fall) and would love to hear about the experiences of current students, particularly those who transferred there or know transfer students.

My main worries are that the social scene is cliquish and hard to penetrate for an outsider (e.g. someone who didn’t start as a freshman). Is that something I should be worried about, or will it be relatively easy to find a group of friends by joining clubs/activities and just meeting people in the dorms?

Also, is Grinnell pretty integrated with regards to students of color & international students? It seems like there is a high percentage of international students, but I’m curious if they form friendships readily with the domestic student body.

Besides this worries, I’m very excited about everything related to Grinnell (strong academics, resources, facilities, cohesive community, social justice atmosphere, etc.). Thanks for your time!