An incredible all around experience; academically you are held to very high standards, but there are also endless opportunities to try new experiences outside of class. The student body is friendly, welcoming, creative, and adventurous. It's a whirlwind of four years of trying new things and learning a ton.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit campus. You'll get a feel for if it is the right fit for you right away. Talk to current students.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Very academically rigorous, but no one gets left behind. Professors genuinely care about how you are doing, as do your classmates. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are fantastic. They are all within an eight minute walk to any class/campus building. Dorm floors facilitate fun and friendship, and Carleton does a great job at pairing freshman year roommates.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. There is endless variety. You can choose to be a picky eater or try something new every day. Food is fresh and often showcases food from local farmers or the student-run Carleton farm.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are so many different activities that it can be hard to choose what to do! If you like running, playing board games, partying, skiing, baking cookies, playing broomball, going sledding... or anything else you can think of, you'll find it here.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Carleton is expensive. However, they do a good job at meeting financial needs. One of the very best things about Carleton is that after you figure out your tuition/financial aid, literally everything else is free. This means that you are never left out of activities or events because you can't afford them. Carleton hosts free events, concerts, and off-campus trips constantly.
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Which types of students will excel at your college?
Academically motivated, but not competitive about it. Down to earth and willing to try new things.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
So many ways to get involved, it is almost overwhelming.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
none
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I never once felt unsafe on campus, even tipsily walking home from a weekend party alone, running in the arboretum after dusk, or making my way home from the computer lab at 3:00am. It is truly the safest place I have ever been.
An incredible all around experience; academically you are held to very high standards, but there are also endless opportunities to try new experiences outside of class. The student body is friendly, welcoming, creative, and adventurous. It's a whirlwind of four years of trying new things and learning a ton.
Visit campus. You'll get a feel for if it is the right fit for you right away. Talk to current students.
Very academically rigorous, but no one gets left behind. Professors genuinely care about how you are doing, as do your classmates. Don't be afraid to ask for help.
The dorms are fantastic. They are all within an eight minute walk to any class/campus building. Dorm floors facilitate fun and friendship, and Carleton does a great job at pairing freshman year roommates.
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. There is endless variety. You can choose to be a picky eater or try something new every day. Food is fresh and often showcases food from local farmers or the student-run Carleton farm.
There are so many different activities that it can be hard to choose what to do! If you like running, playing board games, partying, skiing, baking cookies, playing broomball, going sledding... or anything else you can think of, you'll find it here.
Carleton is expensive. However, they do a good job at meeting financial needs. One of the very best things about Carleton is that after you figure out your tuition/financial aid, literally everything else is free. This means that you are never left out of activities or events because you can't afford them. Carleton hosts free events, concerts, and off-campus trips constantly.
Shiller, Rotblatt, streaking, Silent Dance Party....
Academically motivated, but not competitive about it. Down to earth and willing to try new things.
So many ways to get involved, it is almost overwhelming.
none
I never once felt unsafe on campus, even tipsily walking home from a weekend party alone, running in the arboretum after dusk, or making my way home from the computer lab at 3:00am. It is truly the safest place I have ever been.