Then the question is, which one has less political noise meaning protests and mob like types right central or left. I rather focus on academic and skill development and be in a place where a we can have constructive conversations.
Among state universities in any state, non flagship commuter based universities tend to have less overall political activity on campus.
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WI is not known for itâs radical politics.
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That is good to know. Thank you.
I think, in some ways, youâre watching the news too much. All colleges âcanâ have protests.
My daughterâs college just had one because they are taking a dorm out of service for renovations and there will be less campus housing and the average rent in their city is $1700.
Some protests a colleges in investments in certain countries, etc.
I think, most kids are a-political - more interested in parties or football - certainly at these schools. But youâll have people who are passionate about something - and thatâs whatâs great about college. I highly doubt at either school it will be in your face - unless you seek it out. Sure, youâll walk past it, youâll see flyers, etc. but if you chose to avoid it, youâll easily be able to do so.
If you wanted to know the "ratings - Niche rates Clemson of 1700 schools - about 1383 most liberal - i.e. itâs actually rated in the top half of conservative colleges (thereâs 850 liberal and 850 conservative - but I mash them together to be one. So Clemson will lean conservative - but youâve already read above some families say their NE liberal kids flourish there.
Wisconsin is #317 so itâs going to skew more liberal. It all makes sense based on the respective locations of each school.
If youâre looking for a non-political environment, I think youâll be fine at either school. Iâm sure youâll find classmates to rationally discuss and others who are irrational - just like you would at 98% of schools - outside an American U or Liberty or Hillsdale, etc.
If you seek diversity (racial), youâll find more at Wisconsin.
Honestly, you should visit both - and see fit wise, where you feel the most comfort.
The geographic differences are stark - but otherwise, theyâre two well respected state schools - Clemson fast rising, Wisconsin always well respected - and if you visit both, due to their different layouts, geographies and vibes, one will likely speak to you more than the other- and youâll know youâre at home!!!
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I wasnât aware the American had this kind of a reputation. In what way is it viewed as radical/irrational?
Not to get off the thread topic - but itâs known as the most liberal/protestable schoolâŠthey actually take pride in it (pointed out on the dealer visit) and as another OP wrote - I put their words below⊠So it doesnât surprise - but thatâs why people go there (itâs in DC and theyâre passionateâŠon our visit they told us on both sides). But weâre talking about Wisconsin - I was just analogizing to a school where you might see this but wouldnât at the two being considered.
.my kidsâ cousin is in her last year at American. She is very liberal. She recently told my daughtethat the political rants over and over each day can get super obnoxious, repetitive and annoying.
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Considering that politics is the reason for DCâs existence, and American is one of the universities in DC that students seek out to get a front row seat to politics and perceived accessibility of political activity, it should not be too surprising that there is a high level of political activity there, just the opposite of the OPâs preferences.
But note that Madison is the state capital of Wisconsin, so the proximity to state politics may have some effect on political activity on the University of Wisconsin campus.
Conversation seems to have gone on a tangent about other schools and their political bent. In order to not confuse the OP, I will once again state that WI is slightly Left of Center, but is not known as a hotbed of political discourse. They are far more concerned with their sports teams, parties, and academics, not necessarily in that order.
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Yes - thatâs what I was saying. The same with Clemson.
I apologize for introducing American- I was simply saying - youâre not going to have the âin your faceâ political environment like you wouldâŠthere.
Thatâs all. Wasnât intending to throw it off tangent.
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You obviously donât know the history of UW.
The place is big enough that if you want to avoid it, it is easy.
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update. Chose Clemson.
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