Smith College v.s Wesleyan University

havenoidea
Mon, 11 May 2020 23:16:38 +0000

Interesting dilemma, as our D21 has both on her “list,” such as it is, given that the virus cancelled our visits. So, I don’t have much to offer here, except that, anecdotally, one of the strongest and most successful women I know went to Smith. I started suggesting women’s colleges to our D because of her.

Our D is very politically aware, involved in school government, etc., but often feels the boys talk over her in class and senate (and she’s not a shrinking violet). I felt this way as a lawyer and my Smith friend did not. It could be our natures, environment, who knows? But, when our D heard the mission of a woman’s college close to us, it resonated.

So, I think maybe your D’s decision should come down to that. Does she want a school designed especially to empower women (with the 7 sisters network) or not. Both are great, but only one has that mission.