UC Berkeley vs Lewis & Clark vs Hampshire

holmes49
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:52:45 +0000

My D is faced with a similar, more limited situation: she is down to Berkeley vs. Lewis & Clark. She plans on majoring in English, but that could change. We have been to L&C twice and found it friendly, cozy, and laid back. My D is concerned that is may be a little too cozy. She did an overnighter in the dorms and thought it was pretty slow…but then, it was a Monday night. We visited Berkeley a few days later. The campus was hopping with activity. My D’s concern with Berkeley is it’s intensity and the stories about difficulty navigating registration, getting desired classes, etc. But then there’s Berkeley’s outstanding professors and the wide variety of programs/opportunities offered. Fortunately, the dilemma will soon be resolved as she has to pick one or the other in the next few days.