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mwillars
Pitzer College '11
Majoring in Sociology
Member since 5/9/2011
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A Comfortable Environment
The campuses of the Claremont Colleges have a small, community feel. They are well lit and security call boxes are readily available. I never felt unsafe walking alone at night through the campus. As with any college campus, the occasional incident does occur, but with much less frequency than most campuses and anytime something does happen, the colleges are quick to respond and keep the student body informed.
May 09, 2011
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Times Are Changing
When I initially attended Pitzer (2002-2005) off-campus housing was limited and very costly. As a working student on financial aid, I could never afford to live off campus as student aid covers on campus housing much more generously. However, upon my return to Pitzer (Spring 2011), I was pleased to discover that several new apartment complexes had been built in the surrounding area and seemed to be marketing to students. However, I don't have any personal experience with these new housing options, so I'm afraid I can't be of much help on this topic.
May 09, 2011
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No Greek Life!
The Claremont Colleges do not have a Greek system. For me, this was a major selling point. No obnoxious frat parties, hazing non-sense, etc.
May 09, 2011
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Friendly Community
While I wasn't one of those people who found my life long friends in college, I truely adore the Pitzer community. Students are generally friendly, welcoming, selfless and very involved. Pitzer students take pride in their community, both the community that exists on campus and the community in which the college resides.
May 09, 2011
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Stoner Central
Pitzer students are very pot friendly. It is kind of a hippie community after all. I was never exposed to much drug usage beyond pot and the occasional Shroom story floating around.
May 09, 2011
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