Grinnell College

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A vast majority of students loves Grinnell. They love the challenge they get from their academics and their peers, and they love the amount of freedom that the administration gives them (mostly through self-governance). Some students would say that they learn more from discussions amongst peers than classes. Grinnell students are free to learn and grow into responsible, conscientious adults, and the students are thankful that the school they’ve chosen gives them the opportunity to thrive. Some students can’t even imagine what it would be like if they’d ended up somewhere else.

Yeah, Grinnell students complain sometimes about the things that aren’t available to them that would be at their disposal at a larger, city school. They gripe about excess construction, bogus administration policies, and the things that fellow Grinnellians do that just plain bug everyone. Overall, though, most of the students are happy with the decisions they’ve made and the direction they’re going in their lives. A lot of students have the Grinnell faculty, students, and townspeople to thank for that. Although living in rural Iowa does take some getting used to (especially if you’re from out of state), most students don’t mind making Grinnell their home for four years. Despite the schizophrenic weather, lackluster athletic program, and the immature townies, many students have taken comfort in the fact that it’s “just us” amongst the cornstalks. When a Grinnell graduate thinks back upon his or her Grinnell experience and all the fond memories that come along with it, everything else seems like small potatoes.

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Drug Safety at Grinnell College

LovelyOleander

Mathematics & Statistics '15

4.2

A-

There If You Want It (Usually), Not There If You Dont

There are drugs on campus for those who want it. South campus is where most of the "hippie drug-user" types live. This is not to say that they are any less focused on school. If you are not into that type of thing, there is plenty of sub-free housing, and east campus is a fairly drug-free environment.

Apr 06, 2012

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Diversity at Grinnell College

LovelyOleander

Mathematics & Statistics '15

3.5

B

Yes and No

There is a fair amount of diversity. There are lots of international students, and a fair amount of students of color. But most everyone here is liberal and upper-middle class.

Apr 06, 2012

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Campus Dining at Grinnell College

LovelyOleander

Mathematics & Statistics '15

3.1

B-

Not Much Variety

There are a lot of choices there, but they never change. Pizza, pasta, sandwiches, rice, burgers, cereal, dessert. And then there is the plat de jour, which is on a cycle, and you either like it or you don't. For vegans there is a station, but it does not always provide a balanced meal.

Apr 06, 2012

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