I can't imagine being anywhere else. From the great weather, food, and facilities to the enthusiastic and available professors, Scripps understands that healthy, happy students are better students. My time so far has been engaging and filled with opportunities.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Scripps has a holistic admissions process, so show them what you're passionate about!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I can't give Scripps 5/5 because (like anywhere), there are some courses which are easier than others. However, there are many, many courses which will push you out of your comfort zone, but if you're interested in the subject, you'll be happy to put in the work.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Our residence hallsare beautiful and really comfortable places to live. I love that people generally respect the quiet hours (10:00pm on school nights, 1:00 am on weekends) so that you can get some sleep, but there are always activities, study groups, cooking, and other things going on during the day.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Students at Scripps have access to all 7 dining halls (plus a handful of cafes, coffee shops, and snack places) of the Claremont Consortium, and because the various schools have to pay each other when their students eat elsewhere, there is an economic competition between the schools to have the best food. The students reap the benefits. Steak, sushi, salmon, stir-fry, custom pasta, smoothies... we really eat well here. The dining halls also make an effort to provide vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-free options, and to label any potential hazards (nuts, shellfish, etc) in the foods.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is so much going on at the 5C's (the 5 Claremont Colleges) that you can't possibly do everything you would like to. From instructional dance nights (from Ballroom to Beyonce) to DJ'd parties in the parking garage, there are social events for every taste. One of the great aspects of being part of the consortium is the expanded social scene (yes, you can meet men), so it doesn't feel too small or too big. It can also be fun to explore the different social scenes at each of the other four colleges.
The Claremont Village is just a short walk away, and a great college town. There are some thrift shops and small stores in town, but with a car, you can get to the three large shopping malls in the area, or you can take the metro into LA.
The Student Activities Office also runs regular (free!) trips to the beach, and heavily discounted trips to Disneyland and shows at the Pantages Theater.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Scripps offers merit scholarships, in addition to need-based financial aid, and now all applicants are considered for these scholarships. I am a James E. Scripps scholar, and the New Generation scholarship is an incredibly generous opportunity for first-generation college students.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
There are a number of various types of people who thrive at Scripps College. The common denominator is usually a passion for something, but what that something is ranges throughout the student body, and even within individual students. Someone can say that they're a pre-med science major with a dance or art minor, and it is more common than you would expect. Scripps is a liberal arts college, so students are exposed to a wide variety of topics throughout their 4 years and can discover new passions this way.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
We don't have greek life, and I love it that way.
I think the social scene is much more open and welcoming than it would be otherwise, and you can meet new people through clubs, classes, and friends.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Our major crime is bike theft, but if you lock your bike or secure it in one of Scripps' swipe-access bike sheds, you should be fine.
Campus Safety is open and active 24/7, and they always pick up promptly if you call. Their main concern is your safety, and you can see them patrolling at all hours in their golf carts or white jeeps.
I can't imagine being anywhere else. From the great weather, food, and facilities to the enthusiastic and available professors, Scripps understands that healthy, happy students are better students. My time so far has been engaging and filled with opportunities.
Scripps has a holistic admissions process, so show them what you're passionate about!
I can't give Scripps 5/5 because (like anywhere), there are some courses which are easier than others. However, there are many, many courses which will push you out of your comfort zone, but if you're interested in the subject, you'll be happy to put in the work.
Our residence hallsare beautiful and really comfortable places to live. I love that people generally respect the quiet hours (10:00pm on school nights, 1:00 am on weekends) so that you can get some sleep, but there are always activities, study groups, cooking, and other things going on during the day.
Students at Scripps have access to all 7 dining halls (plus a handful of cafes, coffee shops, and snack places) of the Claremont Consortium, and because the various schools have to pay each other when their students eat elsewhere, there is an economic competition between the schools to have the best food. The students reap the benefits. Steak, sushi, salmon, stir-fry, custom pasta, smoothies... we really eat well here. The dining halls also make an effort to provide vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and allergy-free options, and to label any potential hazards (nuts, shellfish, etc) in the foods.
There is so much going on at the 5C's (the 5 Claremont Colleges) that you can't possibly do everything you would like to. From instructional dance nights (from Ballroom to Beyonce) to DJ'd parties in the parking garage, there are social events for every taste. One of the great aspects of being part of the consortium is the expanded social scene (yes, you can meet men), so it doesn't feel too small or too big. It can also be fun to explore the different social scenes at each of the other four colleges. The Claremont Village is just a short walk away, and a great college town. There are some thrift shops and small stores in town, but with a car, you can get to the three large shopping malls in the area, or you can take the metro into LA. The Student Activities Office also runs regular (free!) trips to the beach, and heavily discounted trips to Disneyland and shows at the Pantages Theater.
Scripps offers merit scholarships, in addition to need-based financial aid, and now all applicants are considered for these scholarships. I am a James E. Scripps scholar, and the New Generation scholarship is an incredibly generous opportunity for first-generation college students.
There are a number of various types of people who thrive at Scripps College. The common denominator is usually a passion for something, but what that something is ranges throughout the student body, and even within individual students. Someone can say that they're a pre-med science major with a dance or art minor, and it is more common than you would expect. Scripps is a liberal arts college, so students are exposed to a wide variety of topics throughout their 4 years and can discover new passions this way.
We don't have greek life, and I love it that way. I think the social scene is much more open and welcoming than it would be otherwise, and you can meet new people through clubs, classes, and friends.
Our major crime is bike theft, but if you lock your bike or secure it in one of Scripps' swipe-access bike sheds, you should be fine. Campus Safety is open and active 24/7, and they always pick up promptly if you call. Their main concern is your safety, and you can see them patrolling at all hours in their golf carts or white jeeps.