Best of Vassar College

The Best Part-- Teachers That Can Teach

Academics at Vassar are far and away the best part. I came from a large public high school where classes were big and teachers were unfocused, but being here, at Vassar, reminded me of why I used to care about school so much when I was younger. The teachers don't put pressure on you, but still find ways to challenge. They're personable, reasonable, and accessible, and they have a way of making you feel special. Taking 4 classes that seemingly have little to with each other can end up intertwined at the craziest moments. Workload is tough, but very managable, even for a student athlete, drama kid, etc.

You're Supposed to Have Fun

Security guards here know what's up, they know college is a place where drinking and smoking weed just happens, and they know how to deal with it without going crazy. Parties in dorm rooms get broken up when they get too big or loud, but the kids receive lenient and or understanding consequences. That said, the crazy stuff that happens at bigger colleges- window breaking, couch smashing, huge fights or other violence- just doesn't really happen that often. So maybe that's why the campus is more understanding of the little stuff.

Pretty People

The guys here are generally the smug hipster type, but to their credit they are funny. They play lots of video games and have strong opinions about their music. The girls are a bit more varied; they're cute, smart, funny, and they have their own style. Spirited debates often ensue between the sexes in which everything from altruism to Zach Galifianakis is discussed. This is an attractive campus all round.