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<li><p>There isn’t really much information as far as “rankings” by department for LACs. That being said, any top LAC is going to have a strong english department.</p></li>
<li><p>There is a joking divide between artists and athletes. This article ( [Food</a> Fight: Label Yourself - Which Side of Usdan Do You Eat On? - Food - The Wesleyan Argus](<a href=“http://wesleyanargus.com/2013/11/11/food-fight-loud-side-or-quiet-side/]Food”>The Wesleyan Argus | Food Fight: Label Yourself – Which Side of Usdan Do You Eat On?) ) outlines the relationship pretty well in the context of the dining hall, Usdan. Again, it’s a bit of a joke. Students are mostly well rounded and don’t confine themselves to one social circle.</p></li>
<li><p>I don’t know much about how the rankings work, but I’ve heard that Wesleyan has dropped due to its relatively small endowment. There are some technicalities with financial aid, so if that’s a big thing for you, look into it.</p></li>
<li><p>Just like any college, there is a bit of a drug culture. Marijuana may be a little more prevalent than at some other schools. There isn’t pressure to drink or do drugs, though, and there are plenty of things that students can do other than drink, especially with the strong visual art, music, and film presence.</p></li>
<li><p>There is a slightly laid back atmosphere, but I would say it is far more positive than negative. Students still work very hard, and classes certainly aren’t easier than any top LAC. Wesleyan is laid back in the sense that students are not cut-throat.</p></li>
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<p>6.I would say the campus is little more rural than urban. Middletown is small, and has a few small stores and a movie theatre, but there aren’t any major cities nearby. The campus isn’t overwhelmingly beautiful, but it’s pretty and all the facilities are relatively new.</p>
<p>Hope this helps and good luck!</p>