Hampshire College

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA, USA
Private
4 Year

George's Review

Review of Hampshire College

from New York, NY

Describe your college in three sentences.

It is a great school. All types of people from all over the world attend this school. There is so much potential for amazing things to happen here and to you at this college.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

You need to be self-motivated. No one is going to push you here. It's all up to you

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

This academic structure here forces students to be creative and to think out side the box.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The pre-dominantly mixed gender halls are at first a little weird, but great and just as valid as many single gender hall.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The food is okay, but it is always there, and it is buffet style, which means as many servings as you need.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

You can do anything for fun, from playing music, and art, to hiking, adventuring in the woods, and so much more.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

Hampshire is truly for the alternative student. Traditional academia and traditional college life doesn't really exist here. And, if it does, it is with its proper Hampshire twist.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There are bunch of secret and special things only accepted Hampshire Students are allowed to know about, but are completely worth knowing. Further more, Hampshire Halloween and Spring are college sponsored parties that are amazing.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Self-Motivated, Artsy, Forward thinking, open-minded, progressive.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is so much to do here, and if what you want to do isn't readily available, you can always make a club with little problems or resistance.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

This doesn't exist here.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Not much to say here, they are traditional Campus Safety officers.