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pasta

Grinnell College '12
Majoring in German Language and Literature
Member since 11/24/2010

Local Atmosphere at Grinnell College

D

Tiny Town

Tiny town, but most of what you need. Transportation anywhere else is almost non-existent. Shuttle once or twice a day to DSM for break. Hard and expensive to get home.

Nov 24, 2010

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Guys & Girls at Grinnell College

C-

Little Diversity

Mostly middle class white kids, some black kids on scholarships, some internationals. Everybody is extremely liberal politically, though.

Nov 24, 2010

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Transportation at Grinnell College

F

Can't Get Away

Nearly impossible to get away, even for break. The college runs 1 or 2 shuttles per day to DSM, none to CID. Flying anywhere will cost close to $400 round trip. One Greyhound line runs through town with infrequent and slow service. No train available.

Nov 24, 2010

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Diversity at Grinnell College

D

Little Diversity

Grinnell is about 2/3 middle class kids from extremely liberal backgrounds. There is virtually no diversity of opinion on campus, and criticism of politically correct views is not tolerated. The remaining 1/3 are split between internationals and minority students, some who integrate and others who form tight cliques.

Nov 24, 2010

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