Perhaps it’s all the marijuana on campus, but Vassar students, for the most part, seem happy. As a matter of fact, Vassar students were ranked the second happiest student body in the country in 2002. And what’s not to be happy about? Vassar students are spoiled with brilliant professors who spend most waking hours teaching and mentoring their students. Among breathtaking campus facilities and endless acres of greenery to play on, you’ll find academic freedom and a highly-intellectual and interesting student body. There are an infinite number of activities with which to busy yourself, and a social environment as open as a Colorado sky.
Probably the biggest complaint among students is the small size and “bubble-like” quality of Vassar living, which at times can be limiting. But few schools have a community this small and as liberating and far from the social hierarchies of high school as Vassar’s. At Vassar, it’s not about fitting in; it’s not even about fitting. The school is full of independent-minded individuals, some of whom are athletes, performers, comedians, musicians, artists, tree-hugging hippies, political and social activists, and some whom are all or none of the above. You won’t be pigeonholed into a particular identity; you can be a flip-flopper at Vassar. Vassar is not necessarily “real life,” but it is a place that affords the opportunity for students to develop close relationships with their professors and each other, to try things they have never done before, and to create a large impact on a small community. You will learn a lot at Vassar, as academics are demanding and spill over into every facet of student life. You will bounce around ideas with other students and your professors all day and night long. You will be supported, while at the same time, be given a great deal of freedom. After four years at Vassar, you will be ready to go, while at the same time, never wanting to leave.
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Nightlife at Vassar College
Ruvane
Drama and Theatre Production '15
3.5
B
Only Partying
For those like me who don't love partying, there's not much there. Weekend nights are primarily based on parties in upperclassmen housing. The on campus Mug is only fun if you're drunk - it gets pretty gross with all the sweat and sketchy people. There are the occasional campus-hosted events, but those are limited and aren't much fun. If you have upperclassmen friends its not hard to get alcohol.
I've had a hard time making friends here, and as a result my experience with nightlife hasn't been good.
Apr 29, 2012
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Computers at Vassar College
Ruvane
Drama and Theatre Production '15
4.6
A
Computer and Internet Access Everywhere
There are computers everywhere. Every dorm has a computer cluster, which are primarily Macs. The library has both Macs and Windows. Printers work usually, and you'll never finish the quota. There's internet access everywhere, although it can be slow at times, or occasionally will drop.
Apr 29, 2012
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Campus Strictness at Vassar College
dsas06820
Political Science and Government '14
5.0
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Responsibility First
Overall, Vassar believes that students should be responsible. If you are doing your own thing in a responsible fashion and not harming anyone else, chances are you won't be bothered by the strictness at Vassar. They break up parties when they are loud, write you up if you're smoking in your room (if you aren't smart enough to open up a window and put on a fan) etc. Overall excellent.
Apr 06, 2012
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