Sunday, February 20, 2011

Swarthmore - PROS

Academics

  • Almost half of students study abroad
  • Students can also take courses from Bryn Mawr and Haverford
  • Honors program - features small groups of students working closely with faculty and peers, emphasis on independent learning
  • Semester exchange program includes Harvey Mudd, Middlebury, Mills, Pomona, Rice, and Tufts
  • Student-faculty ratio - 8:1
  • 80% of classes have fewer than 20 students
  • Not super competitive academic climate
  • Swarthmore professors also serve as advisors
  • Requirements are very limited
  • Great professors
  • Award-winning science center


Student Life
  • 95% of students live on campus
  • Has many unique traditions
  • Beautiful campus
  • Philadelphia - accessible (half an hour away)
  • Hiking trails
  • Low cost of living
  • More than 100 student clubs and organizations

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