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New College is a special place. You cannot think of it as just another small liberal arts school in the South. There is not a single aspect of New College that can be considered traditional. From the progressive academics to the alternative social culture, it is a unique setting. This intensity does not bode well for everyone. Many come to New College expecting a Utopia and are shocked when the rigorous academics and insularity kick in. Others come because of its academic reputation, oblivious to the fact that it requires a certain type of personality and drive. Not everyone can hack it; many fail out, and many transfer.
New College students feel they have made a frugal, strategic choice that will land them in their desired graduate program. While this choice involves many seemingly undesirable trade-offs, it is ultimately worth it for those who are free-spirited, independent, and serious about academics. On one hand, New College is small. It has limited financial resources and doesn’t have the household prestige that high-caliber students crave. On the other hand, it is a bargain. It facilitates close contact with professors and has a strong, supportive community. One should be mindful of these realities before deciding to attend. The word is getting out that this little gem in Florida exists. Recent rankings and publicity will hopefully make the choice to matriculate be seen less as a series of trade-offs. Still, most Novo Collegians believe in the intrinsic value of education, and they believe that their school is providing them with far more intellectually than most Ivy League schools can offer. Judging by graduate school admissions rates and Fulbright Scholarships, their belief can’t be far from the truth.
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Anonymous says:  |
I have discovered a lot of things...
I have discovered a lot of things about myself. I have found that I’m less inhibited than I thought. I was able to come out of my shell to such a great extent, and no other school would have allowed me to do that. |
Anonymous says: |
I think the small social...
I think the small social atmosphere is conducive to people who weren’t popular in high school. It is a warm and tight-knit community. Overall, I really enjoy this school. It is inexpensive because of the great scholarship opportunities it provides. I’m happy to be here. |
Anonymous says: |
I love the academics and how...
I love the academics and how personalized it is. The professors aren’t lenient per se, but they are empathetic and accessible. The academics are challenging but not stressful. They are not competitive or cutthroat in the way that they are at a lot of other elite schools. |
Anonymous says: |
I wish I had saved myself a lot of...
I wish I had saved myself a lot of trouble and gone to a state school. It would have cost the same, and I’d know what was expected from day one. |
Anonymous says: |
New College provides the skills...
New College provides the skills any future academic is going to need, especially responsibility and time management. For example, balancing six classes, a part-time job, and visits to my girlfriend on the weekend tends to need a lot of scheduling practice and, trust me, it can be done, and still you can get excellent evaluations in all of your classes. |
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