Research Universities vs. LACs???

MamaBear16
Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:17:45 +0000

Fair enough, i did exaggerate a bit but most top and well known LACs are located in smaller and/or harsh weather towns. Their lack of options bring everyone closer and keeps campus as their main focus. For ones who aren’t into winter sports, drinking or greek culture, these places can be really rough and suffocating.

More than a bit, in my opinion. My D looked at many LACs that are nothing like what you are describing. And this is a kid who is not “into” winter sports, drinking or greek culture yet is thriving at a LAC. Just to name a few… Wellesley, Bryn Mawr, Haverford, Swat, Pomoma, Scripps, CMC, Pitzer, Occidental. I can name more. And I’m not sure that UIUC is any less remote feeling than the rural midwest LACs (and I know kids at UIUC, Grinnell and Oberlin). It’s important for people really asking this question to understand that there are rural Us, rural LACs, and also ones that are not either urban or suburban. And that some Us and some LACs have a strong greek presence and some don’t.