Questions?

[golddustwoman]

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One of the worst things about Reed, I think, is the hardcore ‘conservative liberalism’ that dominates the campus. It’s all liberal, all the time. We tease a dormie about being super conservative, when really, anywhere else in the country, he would be considered a moderate. I don’t think anyone will be mean to you (unless you start a fight or something), but you won’t find much political diversity on campus, which is a bad thing. (Then again, as Tetra points out, being conservative is a flaw.)</p>

<p>Now, were you asking specifically about politics? Or do you feel like you’re not going to find ‘your people’ like so many Reedies claim to have done. Because if you’re worried about not being quirky, etc, I can advise. (I certainly didn’t go to Reed to find ‘my people.’)

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<p>Actually, I find that comforting. Want to know something funny? I have some libertarian leanings, too, which puts me at an even more opposition to socialism/liberalism. Haha. My four years at Reed would be interesting–or I’d emerge a hardcore communist. O_o</p>

<p>And I’m definitely quirky enough for Reed…I’m just afraid I didn’t really communicate that enough in my essays. And I don’t think I communicated my love of books enough. And I sent in my essays yesterday–oh well.</p>

<p>Thanks for answering the questions! I really hope to join you in Portland in the fall. =D</p>