Quirky/Intellectual Colleges?

TTG
Sun, 17 Dec 2017 03:41:32 +0000

I totally agree about Macalester, especially because it has an international focus.

Would you consider an all-female school? Wellesley has a stunning campus in a suburban Boston town. I think it’s moderately diverse and politically progressive. It also gives you access to classes at MIT, and I know someone who took political-type classes there.

Also you could consider Smith College, which is probably a more politically progressive school. It’s in Northampton, which is a funky sort of town. The Smith campus is immediately adjacent to the town. Smith is also part of the five-school consortium, which gives you access to resources at the four other schools (Amherst, U Mass–Amherst, Hampshire, and Mount Holyoke (also all female)). I’d think you’d be competitive at Wellesley and a match at Smith. Wellesley and Smith are really top-notch schools.

https://www.fivecolleges.edu

Maybe also Brandeis, also in a suburban town outside of Boston. I’m pretty sure there is a commuter train station just off campus, although I’m not sure of how long it takes to get into Boston, etc.

VCU in Richmond is less highly ranked but has a terrific reputation in pre-med, art, and communications. It’s in downtown Richmond and is very diverse. Richmond is a very hot city that is attracting lots of young people. The Fan, the nightlife district, is very close to campus. It has the bonus of very nice weather during the school year.

None of these schools is a football or Greek school. Good luck!