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I don't know if transfer is different from regular, but I heard back sort of late, March or April I believe

yes

the is a "world cinemas" minor which only includes film study, NOT film production.

Not that much different. I visited both schools and loved both of them. It seemed like the people at iowa cared more about you. Both are in college towns and big 10 schools so they are kinda alike

They are very different. I toured at the University of Iowa and it's a completely different atmosphere. Although Iowa is also a large school, UW-Madison has so many more diverse opportunities and the social life is much more prominent.

Very good, I think; most sophomores will usually live there or Smith Hall.

Very high. I am a sophomore living there now and have a friend who did the very thing you are proposing.

Socially : Montreal is a huge city with many cultures. People speak french or english. People are nice :)

I know it's competitive. The one transfer I know had a 4.0 GPA from a US state university.

I'm a sophomore, but most of my friends are juniors that transferred to Mac last year. I did notice that unfortunately, at the beginning of the year it seems like it's pretty easy for transfers to end up only socializing with other transfer students. However, by second semester, much like freshman, transfers' initial friend groups seemed to dissolve as people branched out. Honestly I'd just say it's important to be proactive about meeting new people and making new friends, so as not to stay in a 'transfer bubble.'

Transfer students seem to do very well becoming a part of the community. Socially, transfers tend to have a tight-knit group amongst each other, but do indeed make friends with the rest of the student body. Academically, Grinnell is extremely supportive in terms of advising and academic support. GC is great for xfers!

One of my best friends at Grinnell came in as a transfer student. He was a year above me, but took part in all of the new student orientation programs with my incoming class. The campus community is such that you're are always meeting new people in dorms and classes and activities, so it's not as if you've missed your chance to form good social connections. I'm not sure how the academic pressures will compare, but don't be afraid to reach out to the academic resources on campus, like academic advising and the writing lab. And Grinnell professors are generally super helpful and understanding, so talk to them. Good luck!

live in sellery or witte. they're not as nice as other dorms, but most of them aren't very nice anyways. they are the most sociable ones. ogg and smith are nice and are in a good, lively area, but people tend to keep to themselves more. i'd avoid lakeshore; go for any southeast dorm.

Sellery and Witte are mostly freshman dorms. Great for the first year fun experience but a transfer student might find them a little immature and overwhelming. I would recommend Smith, Ogg, Merit House, or Liz Waters.