Sarah Lawrence is a haven for individuals. If you are seeking intense discussions, self-discovery, and a community of free-thinkers, this school meets and often exceeds that criteria. Every student is a character, every professor a source of enthusiasm, inspiration, and guidance throughout your four years.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Sarah Lawrence certainly houses a competitive, active learning community comprised of people expressing their novel approaches to courses. In the first conference--individual meeting outside of class time--with a don or professor, he/she will inquire about your interests and initial impressions of the course. Intuitive and apt, professors can attain a great sense of your academic personality, or how you work and interpret the lessons, and of your potential.
Most classes, creative or academic, will have hefty amount of reading. You really learn how to manage your time, where on campus you focus best, and how to prioritize some work over others. It is important to stay on top of weekly assignments so you can remain an active participant in discussions and conference. Even the lectures section off some time for student input, which soon becomes a forum for both listening to other students and contributing your own opinion.
Professors are usually approachable enough to confide in if you're lost or encountering problems outside the classroom. When writer's block hits, your professor can assist you in narrowing your focus, drafting an outline, and reviewing rough drafts of your conference paper step by step.
Some professors encourage interdisciplinary work, while others prefer you remain within the confines of the course topic. Either way, when you hand in the final twenty-page paper or large work of another medium, you may just pinch yourself that you accomplished something you are truly passionate about.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorms are scattered throughout campus and your living experience really depends on which building you reside in that year. The architecture, like the student body, is rather eclectic, ranging from converted old tudor-style houses, actual houses on a street running alongside main campus, constructed townhouses, and even a 6-story apartment building. Due to this, there is no unified dorm life�. Small communities among the residents tend to form, and are fostered by the Resident Advisors. For example, the students living in the top floor of Westlands, the admissions building, often become their own little family.
Students residing in the admissions building may sound odd, but several dorms have faculty offices and classrooms nestled among the students� rooms. It is rare that these will cause much disturbance, as the offices are usually on the ground floor or accessible through a separate entrance while the living spaces are in the upper floors. Two residential buildings also feature dance studios on their ground floors. Because many of the dorms were built over a century or two ago, they are more prone to issues with plumbing and radiators than the newer buildings on campus, but these disturbances are usually fixed within a day or two.
In terms of social life, frequent parties and simple get-togethers take place in dorms, or at least begin there. Some houses suit small get-togethers in the common areas or rooms, while others can hold larger groups of people. Hill House, albeit far from main campus, forms a community within its walls. Students can take the elevator/stairs to friends' apartments, or just walk down the hall to pay a visit.
However, there are specified quiet and substance-free floors and buildings if you prefer to abstain from parties. If you live in one of these spaces, and happen to spend a night out with friends, it's comforting to come home to a silent building so you can sleep peacefully.
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Describe the food and dining at your college.
In the past year, Sarah Lawrence has been making great strides in providing healthier, more diverse food options for its students. Every facility offers distinct services, which diversify a student's choices for each meal:
In the Pub, students can purchase a meal, or just a snack in between classes. There are options for vegans, vegetarians, those on gluten-free diets, and those who eat Kosher. Bates is the main dining hall, with a buffet-style self service and three seating areas. One nice treat here are the themed meals, from an Italian night to a Latin-American night, which feature specialty foods and music blasting all around. There are meals for holidays and before the Formal dances as well. Just try not to overeat and be aware of what you are eating.
The Black Squirrel is a great hang-out spot with a student-run milkshake bar that offers both regular and non-dairy shakes, as well as cookies, popcorn, ramen, and bagels or toast. It all depends on what they have in stock for that week.
The Atrium Cafe, located in the Visual Arts Building, mostly serves coffee and tea, but has some snacks and breakfast pastries for sale as well.
The library's Copyright Cafe, installed summer 2014, was a massive hit this year. It provides smoothies of all kinds--even coffee smoothies�as well as coffee and hot chocolate. Students can do work here, and during conference week it is often home to special items such as free coffee and donuts or free granola balls.
Finally, Hill2Go is located in the Hill House dorm, and is a miniature grocery store available to all students.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are weekly dances, open mics, arts & crafts, movie screenings, and various other activities to attend. Sometimes clubs will host dinners or informal events, and theater or dance productions are open to all. There are craft talks, discussions, carnivals, and barbecues when the weather is nice. Watching sporting events and the halftime shows is a hidden treat for those who attend.
Bronxville is a lovely town just a 10-minute walk away, where SLC students can find discounts in several stores and restaurants. On the other side of campus, the Cross County Mall in Yonkers is right across the way from Hill House. Each town has its own train station following the Harlem line, which students frequently take to spend a day in NYC.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Every Halloween, aside from some alternative costumes parading around campus, there is a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show with a full shadowcast performing along with the movie. This event attracts a pretty large audience, and students have a ball screaming out the callbacks and cheering on their friends.
Another tradition takes place at the beginning of every conference week: Midnight Breakfast. Beforehand, there are performances by the school's male and female a cappella groups, then students surge through Bates' doors to find an array of breakfast foods and music blasting all around. Toward the end of the event, when everyone is done eating, they form dance circles in the middle of the dining hall and release any stress before buckling down to work.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek Life, but students can socialize through clubs, parties, events, classes, and daily interactions. Sarah Lawrence students can be both extroverted and introverted, and the student body caters to this. Never is there an obligation to join or participate in anything, only to love and express who you are however you want.
Sarah Lawrence is a haven for individuals. If you are seeking intense discussions, self-discovery, and a community of free-thinkers, this school meets and often exceeds that criteria. Every student is a character, every professor a source of enthusiasm, inspiration, and guidance throughout your four years.
Sarah Lawrence certainly houses a competitive, active learning community comprised of people expressing their novel approaches to courses. In the first conference--individual meeting outside of class time--with a don or professor, he/she will inquire about your interests and initial impressions of the course. Intuitive and apt, professors can attain a great sense of your academic personality, or how you work and interpret the lessons, and of your potential. Most classes, creative or academic, will have hefty amount of reading. You really learn how to manage your time, where on campus you focus best, and how to prioritize some work over others. It is important to stay on top of weekly assignments so you can remain an active participant in discussions and conference. Even the lectures section off some time for student input, which soon becomes a forum for both listening to other students and contributing your own opinion. Professors are usually approachable enough to confide in if you're lost or encountering problems outside the classroom. When writer's block hits, your professor can assist you in narrowing your focus, drafting an outline, and reviewing rough drafts of your conference paper step by step. Some professors encourage interdisciplinary work, while others prefer you remain within the confines of the course topic. Either way, when you hand in the final twenty-page paper or large work of another medium, you may just pinch yourself that you accomplished something you are truly passionate about.
The dorms are scattered throughout campus and your living experience really depends on which building you reside in that year. The architecture, like the student body, is rather eclectic, ranging from converted old tudor-style houses, actual houses on a street running alongside main campus, constructed townhouses, and even a 6-story apartment building. Due to this, there is no unified dorm life�. Small communities among the residents tend to form, and are fostered by the Resident Advisors. For example, the students living in the top floor of Westlands, the admissions building, often become their own little family. Students residing in the admissions building may sound odd, but several dorms have faculty offices and classrooms nestled among the students� rooms. It is rare that these will cause much disturbance, as the offices are usually on the ground floor or accessible through a separate entrance while the living spaces are in the upper floors. Two residential buildings also feature dance studios on their ground floors. Because many of the dorms were built over a century or two ago, they are more prone to issues with plumbing and radiators than the newer buildings on campus, but these disturbances are usually fixed within a day or two. In terms of social life, frequent parties and simple get-togethers take place in dorms, or at least begin there. Some houses suit small get-togethers in the common areas or rooms, while others can hold larger groups of people. Hill House, albeit far from main campus, forms a community within its walls. Students can take the elevator/stairs to friends' apartments, or just walk down the hall to pay a visit. However, there are specified quiet and substance-free floors and buildings if you prefer to abstain from parties. If you live in one of these spaces, and happen to spend a night out with friends, it's comforting to come home to a silent building so you can sleep peacefully. With most buildings featuring ful...
In the past year, Sarah Lawrence has been making great strides in providing healthier, more diverse food options for its students. Every facility offers distinct services, which diversify a student's choices for each meal: In the Pub, students can purchase a meal, or just a snack in between classes. There are options for vegans, vegetarians, those on gluten-free diets, and those who eat Kosher. Bates is the main dining hall, with a buffet-style self service and three seating areas. One nice treat here are the themed meals, from an Italian night to a Latin-American night, which feature specialty foods and music blasting all around. There are meals for holidays and before the Formal dances as well. Just try not to overeat and be aware of what you are eating. The Black Squirrel is a great hang-out spot with a student-run milkshake bar that offers both regular and non-dairy shakes, as well as cookies, popcorn, ramen, and bagels or toast. It all depends on what they have in stock for that week. The Atrium Cafe, located in the Visual Arts Building, mostly serves coffee and tea, but has some snacks and breakfast pastries for sale as well. The library's Copyright Cafe, installed summer 2014, was a massive hit this year. It provides smoothies of all kinds--even coffee smoothies�as well as coffee and hot chocolate. Students can do work here, and during conference week it is often home to special items such as free coffee and donuts or free granola balls. Finally, Hill2Go is located in the Hill House dorm, and is a miniature grocery store available to all students.
There are weekly dances, open mics, arts & crafts, movie screenings, and various other activities to attend. Sometimes clubs will host dinners or informal events, and theater or dance productions are open to all. There are craft talks, discussions, carnivals, and barbecues when the weather is nice. Watching sporting events and the halftime shows is a hidden treat for those who attend. Bronxville is a lovely town just a 10-minute walk away, where SLC students can find discounts in several stores and restaurants. On the other side of campus, the Cross County Mall in Yonkers is right across the way from Hill House. Each town has its own train station following the Harlem line, which students frequently take to spend a day in NYC.
Every Halloween, aside from some alternative costumes parading around campus, there is a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show with a full shadowcast performing along with the movie. This event attracts a pretty large audience, and students have a ball screaming out the callbacks and cheering on their friends. Another tradition takes place at the beginning of every conference week: Midnight Breakfast. Beforehand, there are performances by the school's male and female a cappella groups, then students surge through Bates' doors to find an array of breakfast foods and music blasting all around. Toward the end of the event, when everyone is done eating, they form dance circles in the middle of the dining hall and release any stress before buckling down to work.
There is no Greek Life, but students can socialize through clubs, parties, events, classes, and daily interactions. Sarah Lawrence students can be both extroverted and introverted, and the student body caters to this. Never is there an obligation to join or participate in anything, only to love and express who you are however you want.