What is Colby College Really Like?

tysrqe12
Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:49:26 +0000

I’m also POC and I really feel like I’ve found a sense of home here on campus and support. Yes, there may be insensitive people and past racist incidents, but I honestly don’t think racial bias happens any more significantly at Colby than at other similar LACs. (For reference, Amherst, a very demographically diverse institution, had recent issues with racial discrimination on its lacrosse team…)

Keep in mind Colby is actively trying to diversify its student body through intense recruiting through QuestBridge, Posse, UWC and other means. The campus atmosphere is also extremely intolerant towards any acts of racial bias and progressive. Organizations on campus are proactive in trying to create more inclusivity as well.

This is my personal experience though, and everyone is going to have differing perspectives. But yes, don’t let the past incidents and history deter you from this school. You’ll be missing out on so much more.