<p>Joix-- I came to Fairfield for a variety of personal and family reasons. At the time it seemed like a great choice for me… and it really has worked out well. If you put yourself out there, Fairfield is a great place to find leadership positions and get some good grades. It has mostly been a great experience. I haven’t finalized my list for transfering yet, since I’m aiming for fall 2009 transfer, but probably a bigger and urban school. My reasons for transferring are partially academic-related but also related to the different environment I would like to be in. </p>
<p>I do need to note that I come from a very diverse and very liberal area, and it was a bit of a shock coming here. I do believe there is a lack of diversity, but I do not mean racial diversity. Most kids come from the tri-state area and are from typically middle-to-upper-middle class families. Interesting, I’ve observed that people tend to be more cliquey here: ie, white kids hang out with white kids, and black kids hand out with black kids. I do generalize, but this is just what I have seen so far. It hasn’t really struck me as a big issue… but if you are looking for a racially diverse university, unfortunately Fairfield is not it. </p>
<p>About the waitlist… I don’t know anyone who was waitlisted and then came here, but I’m sure it is possible. Try calling the admissions people and telling them how interested you are. Fairfield is small enough so that I think that would make a difference.</p>