Social Life? Geographic Diversity?

ohsix
Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:04:53 +0000

davidson is VERY BORING socially, and i say that from the perspective of a student here. the fact that mom’s and dad’s are giving it good social reviews should tell you something. basically, if you like to drink, you have a vibrant social life. if not, then make your own friends. the interesting people here don’t show it, you really have to go out of your way to find them. most people here are really content to be social wallpaper. the cultural diversity events don’t really get too much support, probably because davidson has a very low level of diversity. Lots of southerners, but what do you expect. theres like one or two people from just about anywhere, but many many southerners. oh, and don’t confuse politically “moderate” views with apathy, because to tell the truth, few people really care about politics and are willing to go to any lenghts to support their beliefs. there is a ‘davidson bubble’ syndrome, in which some ppl seem to become oblivious to life outside davidson.

WAIT.

don’t let me talk you out of it, davidson also has AMAZING academics. if you tended to do what everyone else did socially in high school, and by everyone else you mean your middle-upper class white friends, i think you’ll be fine. put your social life aside, someone is paying for your tuition, and you should make the most of it. its better to work hard for four years now then to party and do a little work, and regret it later. too many ppl burned themselves out getting into schools like davidson, and don’t do anything when it really counts. DC’s also a great place to come and really make an impact. teachers are AWESOME. they’re actually good teachers, and not just knowledgable. there ARE interesting people, you just have to find them. and the black students are just as proportionally represented as everywhere else (i think), its just every other minority that is quite scarce.

we have pretty good sports too.

im just trying to say things that i wish i had known before coming here.