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Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 58%
Male Undergrads 42%
Birth Control Available? Yes
Condoms are free at Winton Health Services. Brochures discussing all forms of birth control options are readily available, too. Private counseling and referrals regarding birth control are available on campus. Students may also order anonymous Safer Sex Kits to be delivered to their SPO box. Plan B emergency contraception (EC), also known as “the morning-after pill,” is also available at Winton Health Services. Female students must speak with the Associate Director of Health Services prior to receiving the pill. The cost of the pill and the visit is $28.
Best Places to Meet Guys & Girls
  1. Café Mac
  2. Classes
  3. Date Lab through The Mac Weekly
  4. Dorms
  5. House/dorm parties
  6. Kagin dances
  7. Online
  8. Student organizations
Best Places to Hook Up
  1. Dorms
  2. Laundry rooms
  3. Outside. Though our campus lives under a blanket of snow for much of the year, when it's autumn or spring—love is in the air. The perfect place for a kiss? Under the canopy of trees and starry skies in the quad.
  4. Parties
  5. Study rooms

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The moment students arrive on campus for orientation, the always-entertaining and much-dreaded rumor snakes its way through the dorms: “You will meet your spouse here.” Sure, there’s a factoid from some unknown source that more than half of Macalester’s alumni will marry another Mac alum. With that being said, don’t spend class and party time wondering if that cutie in the corner will be "the one," but also be careful not to shirk the possibility that he or she might actually be "the one." Students at Macalester, fascinated as they are by that phantom statistic, live in the moment and don’t really pay attention to it after a while.

Guys and girls alike, regardless of sexual orientation or gender, are generally down to explore their romantic options at Macalester. At such a small school with so many like-minded individuals, everyone should be able to find a little something-something, whether it’s a random hookup, a steady relationship, a complicated affair, or even a lifelong friendship. In most cases, students discover themselves in a combination of these relationships with those around them. When looking for friends or romantic buddies, don’t be afraid to jump around the different classes. Mac students are usually universally open to meeting new and interesting people regardless of age differences. As long as maturity levels and interests are similar, the possibility of forming a connection with an older student on campus is pretty high, with all of the courses and extracurricular activities available, allowing the different classes to mix.

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Guys & Girls at Macalester College

mikeabe

English '15

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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mpvarano

English '12

4.2
A-

Great Girls and Guys but Not the Prettiest

Both girls and guys at Macalester are often very attractive due to their intelligence, interests, and passions. There is a great depth of personality in both demographics. However, if aesthetics are your only interest than you might find yourself disappointed. There are of course some girls and guys that are very physically attractive, but most students are "normal" looking - not supermodels. Still, students tend to take care of themselves, dress well (if hipster-ish), and have a lot to offer as far as relationships.

Apr 20, 2011

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mdickey1089

Economics '11

3.8
B+

School Is a Bit Small

After a while everyone knows everyone either personally or by reputation. I hear people talk about the Mac Goggles which is the same thing as Beer Goggles. Women at Mac have developed the 3G theory: "Girlfriend, Gay or Gross". These concepts come from the small size of the campus. After a while, it becomes hard to find someone you don't really know and vice versa. I think that's what creates some problems with the dating scene. Everyone knows each other even if they rarely interact with each other.

Apr 07, 2011

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User rating for Macalester College - Guys & Girls is 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 user reviews.

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Social Scene

Macalester is such a small school that by the end of freshman year, students have seen and will facially recognize just about everyone around campus. Most times, students are more than willing to wave and smile at one another on their way to and from different campus locales, but beware—after a while, greeting everyone you know on campus can get exhausting. Don’t be discouraged when that hottie from last weekend’s rager is hiding under some headphones and hater-blockers (sunglasses)—he is probably just saving himself the obligation of saying hi to someone every four seconds.

Hookups or Relationships?

Macalester offers the best and worst in both hookups (random and regular) and relationships. Lots of students get those googly eyes from someone they want to be with for an extended period of time, and oftentimes these relationships work out well. Lots of other students don’t go down the path of being “college married” and opt for short relationships or hooking up with several people during their time at Macalester. However, one of the main upsides and downsides to random hookups is that Macalester is so small that it’s inevitable that all people involved will see each other around campus—which is great if things went well, but less so when things go sour.

Dress Code

Style at Macalester is as diverse as its student population. You’ll get a lot of people rolling up to class in Mac sweatshirts and jeans, but you’ll get just as many students putting a lot of time and effort into their Monday morning outfits. You’re going to realize that "style" and "fashion" aren’t interchangeable words at Macalester, but that everyone gets to create their own unique style identity, whether they’re donning short-shorts in mid-winter or cosplay outfits in the spring sun. During the past few years, a surge of indie, retro, and hipster fashions have ruled the sidewalks on campus; however, these days, with the recent influx of more student athletes, sportswear is making a comeback.

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