<p>Do you see Reedies as being hostile to those who have different views than them, or that they are open to differing opinions?</p>
<p>I know a few conservative Reedies, and a some who enthusiastically support capitalism. We love them despite these flaws.</p>
<p>If you’re the debating type, you’ll find yourself outnumbered, but I’ve never seen anything I’d call hostile.</p>
<p>You mentioned that you work–can I ask how much you work? I’m probably going to work through college and I’m wondering how it is that students balance Reed’s intense academics with working.</p>
<p>For me, six-eight hours a week is about what I’m comfortable with. Some people with better study skills (or lighter course loads) do significantly more. If you ever figure out how they balance it with academics, let me know.</p>
<p>* i have heard that Reed focuses on writing…does it? if yes then what type?*</p>
<p>The classes that I’ve taken outside of math and science have almost exclusively consisted of readings, class discussions, and essays (or short writing assignments). The type of writing varies with the subject.</p>