<p>i just want to know first hand experiences from y'all grinnell alums, so tell me stuff like how you like the school atmosphere, campus buildings/suites/dining, science/research programs, and its surrounding location (like is the town friendly and how far is the campus from the nearest airport). thanx.</p>
<p>The Des Moines airport is about an hour's drive west of Grinnell and the Cedar Rapids Airport is about an hour's drive east. Grinnell provides shuttle service to the Des Moines Airport at the beginning and end of the school year and at the beginning and end of the fall, Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks. I think the cost of the shuttle is about $20 each way.</p>
<p>in my country that price is a complete rip-off for not even a round trip. but then again we're in america.</p>
<p>so any other info? medusa, i guess you're the only grinnell alum in this forum.</p>
<p>I am just the parent of a soon to be Grinnell alum. Maybe a current student or actual alum will be able to give you more information.</p>
<p>I heard that the townspeople were realy sort of hostile toward grinnell students, but that was just one thread.</p>