St. Olaf --- What is it like?

FresnoMom
Sun, 30 Oct 2005 20:56:26 +0000

Hi Carldad

I appreciate your looking that up and getting me the updated numbers. That is promising!

I wish % of Asians wasn’t a concern…but, I understand where S is coming from. Here in CA, our ethnicity isn’t a big deal, and he is just unsure how it will be out in the midwest. Son would be fine in an environment with “lots of upper middle class white kids” as long as it was inclusive…

What majors do you feel are the strongest at St. Olaf? Why did you choose to go to St. Olaf?

Ricky-
Yes, we noticed in the St. Olaf Viewbook that they mentioned Peace Corps several times. My husband’s 4 year experience in Papua New Guinea had a huge impact on him. We’ve tried to raise our sons with that type of world outlook and that is one of the reasons why I thought St. Olaf might be a good fit.

What did you mean when you wrote “their administration is too old fashioned in their ways?”

MusicMom- thanks for posting your review here on the St. Olaf forum! My son is musical, he plays bassoon and alto sax, but he doesn’t want to major in music. Is St Olaf’s band/orchestra so good that non-music majors don’t have a chance to play?

Anyway, the plan is to apply to St. Olaf and if accepted, make a visit during Spring Break. I know S can’t really make a wise decision without first getting a “feel” of the place.

Thanks all!

FresnoMom