bennington college is a place where intellectual development is highly and constantly encouraged. students are challenged using innovative ideas. the community is welcoming and close-knit.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
apply early action, schedule an interview with an admissions counselor, and make sure you show earnest interest in what you want to study/in the school.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
very challenging curriculum that pushes students to explore undiscovered questions and theories.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
live either in a colonial, 70's style, or modern house, all equipped with their own kitchens, furnished bedrooms, common room, and mostly modern bathrooms. the architectural grandeur is present and students live well and comfortably.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
many vegan and vegetarian options. best college food around. great variety.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
go into town, party every single thursday, friday, and weekend. sit on the common lawn. visit a local pub, restaurant, shops, etc. go to massachusetts or new york city for the weekend! go to canda!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
the curriculum, the housing, the professors, and the lifestyle is priceless.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
there are so many unique traditions on campus. bennington is irreplaceable, completely distinct from any other place in the world. visit the website: http://www.bennington.edu
Which types of students will excel at your college?
laid-back, driven, outgoing, vivacious students who enjoy volunteering, traveling, working hard, nature, internships, and living away from industrial and urban cities.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
these are okay and there is a great effort to increase and improve clubs and activities on campus. there is an overwhelming amount of work that does not allow the school to create fully successful clubs and to hold fully successful activities.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
none.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
bennington college is a place where intellectual development is highly and constantly encouraged. students are challenged using innovative ideas. the community is welcoming and close-knit.
apply early action, schedule an interview with an admissions counselor, and make sure you show earnest interest in what you want to study/in the school.
very challenging curriculum that pushes students to explore undiscovered questions and theories.
live either in a colonial, 70's style, or modern house, all equipped with their own kitchens, furnished bedrooms, common room, and mostly modern bathrooms. the architectural grandeur is present and students live well and comfortably.
many vegan and vegetarian options. best college food around. great variety.
go into town, party every single thursday, friday, and weekend. sit on the common lawn. visit a local pub, restaurant, shops, etc. go to massachusetts or new york city for the weekend! go to canda!
the curriculum, the housing, the professors, and the lifestyle is priceless.
there are so many unique traditions on campus. bennington is irreplaceable, completely distinct from any other place in the world. visit the website: http://www.bennington.edu
laid-back, driven, outgoing, vivacious students who enjoy volunteering, traveling, working hard, nature, internships, and living away from industrial and urban cities.
these are okay and there is a great effort to increase and improve clubs and activities on campus. there is an overwhelming amount of work that does not allow the school to create fully successful clubs and to hold fully successful activities.
none.
amazing! always, always there!