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Posted on Guys & Girls by lavacake

It Could Be Worse, but It Could Be Better

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"A friend of mine was trying to describe me to a different friend, and the person was able to ID me by my hair color and the fact that I consistently wear eyeliner. Not many people at Swarthmore put much time..."

Posted on 1/12/2010

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Posted on Weather by lavacake

Gross Weather

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"The TV show It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia was making a joke. It usually rains in Philly, and there's pretty heavy yearly snowfall. April is probably the nicest month."

Posted on 1/12/2010

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Posted on Campus Strictness by lavacake

Laid Back Staff

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"The college is pretty laid back about its students. It asks you to behave responsibly. There aren't really serious consequences for drinking, eg. Also, RAs don't have actual power to punish students. The..."

Posted on 1/12/2010

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Posted on Guys & Girls by Anonymous

Swarthmore girls rarely wear...

"Swarthmore girls rarely wear a lot of makeup and are very low maintenance. Boys often wear their hair a little bit long. People on the whole are very open-minded about sex. Although long-term relationships are..."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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Posted on Guys & Girls by Anonymous

Generally, guys and girls...

"Generally, guys and girls aren’t hot here. No one comes to Swat for the booty. It’s hard to date casually, and there are lots of serious couples. It’s all about marriages of the mind here."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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Posted on Facilities by Anonymous

The facilities are...

"The facilities are nice—well-kept and well-stocked. Also, the gym is free, so I really can’t complain."

Posted on 1/1/2008

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