Vassar vs Amherst

elena13
Sat, 24 Apr 2021 13:07:37 +0000

@PerformingDude - I think you really can’t go wrong with either amazing choice, and most likely you will be very happy wherever you choose. I agree with the above comment about campus culture, and at this point that might be where your decision should be made. Either school will be wonderful academically with lots of great experiences and support. Yes, Amherst does seem to offer more re the surrounding area. However, Vassar’s campus is so beautiful and there are always so many activities on campus that my D has never wanted to do much off campus (besides go into the little town adjacent to campus). There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the Hudson River Valley and you can also take the train into NYC on occasion. One semester my D’s playwriting professor arranged for the class to go into the city to see Hadestown, and that was definitely a highlight! Vassar does seem to be a bit more laid back and is filled with creative artsy kids. There are many opportunities for performing through lots of student run productions. My D has lots of friends in the LGBTQ community and I could likely arrange for you to talk to some students if you would like. Good luck and keep us posted!