<p>There is also an organization that goes to the Dominican Republic and helps the poor there.</p>
<p>In terms of ethnic, cultural and gender diversity, understand that Swarthmore was founded (and is still philosophically steeped) in the Quaker tradition of equality. E.g. Unlike Amherst, which only started accepting women in the 1970's, Swarthmore has been co-educational since its founding in 1864.</p>
<p>Dad2, although this is true, Amherst is thoroughly integrated by gender as well as race, nationality, etc. Someone visited lately and said it was like the UN. This is a completely integrated campus and not one where you see token numbers of minority students. Amherst is actually the leader in diverstiy in higher education in the country.</p>