<p>I was waiting for someone to start a thread for people interested in applying to Kenyon this fall, I guess just to chat and whatnot, and figured I might as well start one myself. I've been really excited to (hopefully) hear what other possible future classmates might have to say about, well, anything really.</p>
<p>So... hello! :D</p>
<p>I AM!!!
glad to see u!
but i’m not sure if i can enroll…
whatever,wish we will be classmate!</p>
<p>Looks like I am too, managed to rise into my top 5 college choices over the course of the past year. Will be zooming over from the east coast to see what it’s like in person (at last) in a week.</p>
<p>ME too!
Only problem is … small town…</p>
<p>I AM! Applying RD!! Can’t wait!</p>
<p>Applying ED II :)</p>
<p>I love Kenyon. It’s just this amazing school in the middle of nowhere. Have any of you visited yet? Definitely visit if you can — it made a world of a difference for me.</p>
<p>Will you describe your visit? I won’t be able to visit before applications :(.</p>
<p>Sure! I’ve actually been there three times now. The first time, I was a freshman, so I wasn’t really thinking about going there. The second time, I went to the Young Writers Program, and the third time was just last weekend.</p>
<p>From what I’ve noticed, people there are very friendly. It’s kind of like one big family, which is great for people who don’t just want to be a number in a college class, but can be kind of intimidating for people looking for a big school.</p>
<p>Kenyon really is out in the middle of nowhere, which is something you should think about when applying. Even though there isn’t much to do around the town, people are always hosting interesting events, and the Kenyon faculty always makes sure to have visiting lecturers. </p>
<p>Middle Path, which you might have seen from pictures on the website, really does connect the entire campus together. It basically runs from one end of campus to another, and it’s kind of a nice way to get around because there are benches and trees on either side of the path.</p>
<p>In terms of the dorms, they aren’t that spacious, and the lighting isn’t the best, but it probably won’t be a problem if you take advantage of all that Kenyon offers, because then you won’t be in the dorms that much 
The showers can be a bit tricky, especially with the drains, but I think these are minor things compared to the value of a Kenyon education.</p>
<p>From what I’ve observed, Kenyon is the type of place where everyone who is there <em>really</em> wants to be there and is excited to get the chance to study there. You’ll find students talking about academics outside of class, people there seem to be extremely creative and inspiring.</p>
<p>Winter can be tough in Ohio, though. I say this living only an hour or so away from Kenyon. If you need sunlight to survive the winter, you’re probably not going to find it at Kenyon. Weather in Ohio can be a bit sporadic; it could randomly snow one day in May and melt the day afterwards, or it could be 70° on a January day. It really depends.</p>
<p>If you have any specific questions, please ask — I’ve been around Kenyon so much (and I hear about it a lot from people from my school who go there) that hopefully, I can answer your questions (I sound like someone from the admissions office trying to recruit more applicants, lol, but I swear I’m a senior in high school :P).</p>
<p>I loved my visit this summer - everyone was very welcoming, and I felt much more relaxed there than I have at other schools.</p>
<p>I’m definitely applying, but I’m starting to second-guess the whole small town thing. I’m not nervous about not having enough to do, but I feel like there are so many more resources at schools located nearer cities. </p>
<p>Is anyone else having similar misgivings? Conversely, what do you guys think are some advantages of a small, isolated location?</p>
<p>You will need a LOT less spending money at a college like Kenyon than you would in a larger city. That is a pro. :)</p>
<p>I’m applying to Kenyon RD. I plan on studying Neuroscience. What do you all plan on studying?</p>
<p>@mc7122016 One big advantage of being in a small town is the type of atmosphere you’ll find there. Because the town doesn’t offer much in terms of things to do, the students are pretty creative in coming up with ideas for events and clubs. Plus, Columbus isn’t too far away (I live there, and I’d say it’s only about an hour and a half-ish to get from one to the other) and there are lots of things to do in Columbus if you have a car/know someone who has a car.</p>
<p>Other than that, you could also study abroad for a semester or a year in a big city, which would let you have the experience of studying in an urban environment for a contrast to Kenyon’s rural environment. I can’t speak to the resources they have, but I would think they’d try to make up for that in other ways. I know they try to bring in visiting lecturers quite a bit, and because Kenyon has a prestigious reputation, scholars are more willing to visit.</p>
<p>@ikcezag I’m hoping to study French and English, possibly with a minor in Creative Writing What about everyone else?</p>
<p>I applied RD :)</p>
<p>Also applying RD:)</p>
<p>I’m applying RD, and planning on studying Anthropology. Best of luck to everyone else applying! :)</p>
<p>Applying RD. Seems I am late…</p>
<p>RD! SO excited!</p>
<p>My D is applying regular decision. Kind of scary.</p>
<p>i’m applying EDII :)</p>