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Given Carleton’s high percent retention rate, it’s pretty evident that Carls are satisfied with their school. Most people are surprised at how accepting other students at Carleton are and how easy it is to make friends, no matter who you are. As long as you’re accepting and understanding, you’ll get along just fine. The main reason why people usually end up choosing Carleton is its academics, but the main reason they stay is because of the people. Unlike at larger schools, you will not get lost at Carleton unless you make a conscious effort to do so. Sure, the academics are stressful, but the friendships and life experience you’ll gain at Carleton is invaluable.

There’s the old cliché that college is the best four years of anyone’s life. What makes Carleton unique is that the four years you spend here may be the most challenging and stressful years of your life, but the result will make you a complete, well-rounded, and prepared individual who’s ready to go out and face the real world. Granted, you’ll remember most of your time at Carleton fondly, but you’ll never be able to truthfully say that those four consecutive all-nighters you pulled junior year were part of the best time of your life. After graduation, you’ll thank Carleton for giving you the experience of completely working your tail off because just about any job you get afterwards will feel like a walk in the park (on a warm day, of course).

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momoneymo234 Carleton '12 Psychology Jul 15, 2010

It Doesn't Get Colder Than This C- It is so cold that you can't be outside for more than 5 minutes. Anything longer than that and you will feel needles piercing through your skin all over. Getting way below 0 degrees is commonplace and snow days don't exist. 12345 Report Weather

momoneymo234 Carleton '12 Psychology Jul 15, 2010

Nightlife Is Surprisingly Good A- There are not a lot of bars around but the few that are there are very charming and nice. But the nightlife revolves around on-campus parties which occur at dorms, houses, or on-campus houses, which are usually fun. Always lots of booze. For the non-partier you can always rent a good movie from the library and watch it with friends or get together at the Snack Bar and chill with friends. Rest assured, there is always something to do. 12345 Report Nightlife

momoneymo234 Carleton '12 Psychology Jul 15, 2010

Small Campuses Foster Great Sense of Community B+ Carleton College is a small liberal arts college in a small, rural town in Southern Minnesota. It definitely does not have the cultural diversity and active nightlife of New York City, which is where I am from. That being said, it is still a charming place to be. Because it is isolated there are not many distractions, its small size gives you lots of close contact with some very nice people and helps build a strong sense of community. All of the dorms' architecture helps foster that sense of community. 12345 Report Campus Housing

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