Claremont McKenna College
- Inside Scoop

It's Really Unique

CMC is such a unique school, which is why I love it. From the consortium to the Ath (I just saw Condoleezza Rice speak!) to the institutes, no place is quite like it. Students here are also really friendly and love to work hard and play hard. We're all pretty intellectual, but not in a stuffy or pretentious way. We just like to talk politics, or the economy, or whatever else.

The Ath, the Job Opportunities, the People

The environment at Claremont McKenna is very unique but it suits everyone that goes here. We have a genuine love for the Ath which brings in great speakers every year, and also a strong work ethic to study hard and work on-campus. If you're the type of person who wants to come to CMC in the first place, you'll love it here, everyone is great.

Research Institutions

The Research Institutions are extremely valuable assets to CMC. They employ CMC students, starting as early as freshman year, to do hands-on research. Each institute is different, so you are bound to find one whose work interests you. Some of the institutes, like Keck and Kravis, give out grants for students to do their own independent research. Even if you don't want to actually work for one, the institutes sponsor other events like speakers, conferences, or the Sophomore Leadership Experience, that you can attend. Working at the Rose Institute has given me valuable professional experience and amazing opportunities to do actual survey analysis and work on published reports as an underclassman.