Swarthmore College Summary

The Greek life is practically non-existent at this college. The school actually phased out all sororities, and the two surviving fraternities are very small and have little clout in the social scene. It is perhaps for the best, as the attitude of Swatties focuses on egalitarian, anti-elitism. All parties, if funded by the school, must be open to the entire campus. If you are looking for a dynamic Greek scene, choose another school.

I studied within the three major divisions; a major in psychology and double minor in biology and English Literature (Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Humanities respectively). The only problem I had was that I had spread myself too thin. I noticed many peers having tremendous relationships with their professors, but I barely knew many of mine as I had little overlap between classes. Regardless, I felt that I could approach any professor at any time and receive the help I needed. That was a good feeling.

I received an excellent amount of financial aid, given my circumstances. I was, however, disappointed that the move towards no loans occurred during my senior year. Therefore, I only received that benefit for two semesters. Today, Swarthmore does not include loans in aid packages, which means less debt for students. There are merit-based scholarships available, too, but I did not receive any.

Exceptional faculty and diverse classes are available. I was able to study psychology, biology and English Lit., while taking dance, Old English and linguistics. The courses cover a breadth of information, but the discussions allow for deeper understanding. Easy to sign up, the registrar's office is very accessible. The workload is not for the faint of heart, however.

Phenotypically speaking people are different. However, we hear the same damn annoying voices speaking up and crying about the same damn thing. Most people here are liberal and if you don't fit that, don't come if you don't like being attacked. IRONY!