Macalester College

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Most students at Macalester find their experience near-perfect, though the sentiment varies at times. Sure, there are lots of stressful periods during school, but there are just as many irreplaceable and amazing memories, too. Everyone is encouraged by other students and faculty members to explore the zenith of their potential while attending school. This support network creates an amazingly tight-knit community in which students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Macalester doesn’t offer the rowdiness and chaos that big university party scenes do, nor does it offer the anonymity of sitting in the back of a 200-person lecture hall. Yet, it's the College's modest atmosphere that's exactly the type of environment that Macalester students thrive in. Small class sizes offer students the intimate individual attention they need to excel in their chosen courses, and a party scene that flares up mostly on the weekends makes going out a special occasion that students appreciate more. Students are accountable for quality work, which ultimately leads to a better understanding of their chosen major and foundation for the world ahead. Professors' willingness and desire to offer their students the best classes and resources available are unparalleled. The friendships and relationships that students form with other students and faculty turn out to be priceless. You meet someone from a country halfway around the world and bond with them like you’ve known them forever. Over four years, this is indispensable to students’ well-being during school and their preparation for social life outside of the “Macalester Bubble.”

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Parking at Macalester College

mikeabe

'15

English

5.0

A+

Easy, Free

You can always park on one of the side streets. Most kids don't drive to class but if you do you'll never have an issue with finding somewhere to park. Freshman aren't supposed to have cars on campus but if you really want to you can park it on a side street next to campus and keep it there without any repercussions.

Feb 05, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Macalester College

mikeabe

'15

English

3.5

B

Diamonds in the Rough

There is no question in my mind that it is better to be a guy at Mac; the 60-40 ratio and the lack of competition means that guys can find attractive single girls without too much trouble. Unlike high school girls or girls at some bigger schools, the girls here aren't ditzy and require a more nuanced approach. While no one is going to be blown away by the selection here and it can get tiring after awhile (we're in a city though, so just go off-campus), most people have no trouble finding people they like

Feb 05, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Macalester College

mikeabe

'15

English

4.2

A-

Available, Nice, but Expensive

Tons of housing available, lots of it nice, but the school is in a nice neighborhood so it isn't particularly cheap. Many students live off-campus junior and senior year and it's never too hard to find a place that suits your needs. If you want to stay on campus though there are a number of reasons to do so and you'll get a nice room.

Feb 05, 2012

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