Social Life? Geographic Diversity?

mattmom
Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:09:02 +0000

With any school, a small school especially, finding the right fit is important and not automatic. soemtiems it jsut isn’t the right place for a given student. As a parent of two children who both attended or attend LACs, I realize that drinking does unfortunately play a role in social life, but even kids who drink do other things too, and not all kdis drink even when their friends do. I think it’s also important to think about all the other things a school offers, including the serendipitous discovery of people you have a lot in common with in your classes or that you just end up meeting while doing other things. In the specific case of Davidson, which I woudl agree is not a highly political school (and to some people that is a good thing, not a bad one!) I also have to point out the opportunities that existed this year such as: attend the extraordinary Royal Shakespeare Company productions and accompanying programs; the great basketball season both the men and women had and the fun of being part of a cheering crowd at the games; the beautiful chamber music and other concerts presented by students in the music department; the communiy service opportunities available both through Patterson Court (yes, they do something other than drink!) and the school overall. And that is just part of it. That doesn’t mean Davidson or any other school is the right place for everyone, but it is is inaccurate to say anyplace is boring, or to say that the only way to have fun and friends there is to drink.