<p>Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. I have two questions myself:</p>
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<li><p>Does a financial aid-allocated campus job mean that the school will match the money the student earns or that whatever the student earns will automatically go towards tuition and never see any of it?</p></li>
<li><p>Can AP credits be used to fulfill any of the course requirements (aside from foreign languages)? I would rather not have to take a math or science class ever again.</p></li>
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<p>I’m absolutely in love wth VC and I really hope that financially things work out so I can attend.</p>
<p>1.) Is there really a lot of gay/bi guys on campus? Coming from a high school life where I’ve never dated, I’m really open to the prospect of a relationship.</p>
<p>2.) Is Poughkeepsie really as boring as it may seem?</p>
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<p>PrinceMuzic, Vassar is VERY gay, you should have no problems dating. And speaking as a lifelong resident of Poughkeepsie, it’s not terrible. But I guess there really isn’t much to do around town for a college kid, now that I think of it. We have a ridiculous amount of great restaurants within a fifteen mile radius, though!</p>
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<p>hi, i was just wondering after reading many posts, it says that in vassar you have the freedom to choose your classes, something that other universities doesn’t have… what is that exactly? also, is it true that vassar students are unusually quirky (no disrespect, i’m just asking because that is what i heard)?</p>
<p>I’ve narrowed down my college list to these two school, the only problem is that I feel passionate about both of them for different reasons. I really want to apply E.D. to one of them in order to increase my chances of getting in, but I’m completely torn as to which one to apply to. I’ve visited both of them and love both campuses, but I’m still really stuck as to which one I want to apply E.D. to.</p>
<p>“hi, i was just wondering after reading many posts, it says that in vassar you have the freedom to choose your classes, something that other universities doesn’t have… what is that exactly? also, is it true that vassar students are unusually quirky (no disrespect, i’m just asking because that is what i heard)?”</p>
<p>I think what you are referring to is that Vassar doesn’t have a core curriculum. Vassar students can take any classes they want, they don’t need to worry about fitting in a bunch of distribution requirements, or take specific “core” classes that every student must take. there are three requirements overall - a quantitative class (psych, econ, math, any science, etc), a freshman writing intensive course (every single department offers them, only open to freshman, tons and tons of topics), and demonstration of language proficiency (can be done in may ways. do a search to find out). Otherwise, the rest of your schedule is open to your own imagination. </p>
<p>On your other question… I hate categorizing and labeling Vassar students. there are 2400 students on campus. Do you think they could all possibly fit the same descriptors?</p>
<p>"1. Does a financial aid-allocated campus job mean that the school will match the money the student earns or that whatever the student earns will automatically go towards tuition and never see any of it?</p>
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<li>Can AP credits be used to fulfill any of the course requirements (aside from foreign languages)? I would rather not have to take a math or science class ever again."</li>
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<p>1) people with campus jobs are paid. you can use the money however you want. most, i would assume, use it for spending money and books. there isn’t any matching. </p>
<p>2) APs only can be used to fulfill the language requirement. you don’t ever have to take science or math again if you don’t want to. the quantitative requirement can be fulfilled with psych - they have a lot of topical classes in addition to the general intro overview, econ, some more advanced polisci classes, and some of the sciences that you might actually be interested in (have you ever taken astronomy, for example?).</p>
<p>"1. I read on some thread in this forum that theft of personal belongings is rampant at Vassar. I know theft can happen at pretty much any college you go to, especially if you leave your door open, but… I was wondering if this prevalence at all spoke to the personalities of students on campus, or if it’s just a few bad apples doing it. Or maybe theft isn’t that bad and I’m overthinking it, haha.</p>
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<li><p>How good is heating at Vassar during the winter months? Is it common for the dorms and the insides of buildings to get cold?</p></li>
<li><p>I’ve read some stuff about (possibly catty) gossip being a pastime for students. That’s another trait that wouldn’t be unique to Vassar, but is the community really like high school in that sense?"</p></li>
<li><p>Maybe things changed in the couple of years since i graduated, but theft wasn’t a problem I thought about much, and aside from a bike or two that was left unlocked (and presumably stolen by local teens), I don’t know anyone who had anything stolen. Lock your door when you aren’t there, lock your bike, and don’t leave your computer unattended in the library while you leisurely eat lunch at the retreat. Problem solved.</p></li>
<li><p>You are more likely to have the dorms be overheated than under. I don’t recall sitting around shivering or anything.</p></li>
<li><p>College is not high school. Period.</p></li>
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<p>Sweet. Thanks a ton for the answers, VassarGrad!</p>
<p>Ok, so I’m about to enter highschool…what should I do during the summer to prepare myself? My parents have been nagging me to do psat and act practice books blah blah blah, but is all that necessary? please help!</p>
<p>Does anyone have recommendations for a gift I could get a graduating senior and soon to be Vassar first year? I’d like to get her a gift card to a store near campus or accesible from campus, either a major retailer like Target or a local place that’s a favorite of students. Advice welcome!</p>
<p>So, I’m going to be entering Vassar as a freshman this fall and I just got my housing. I’m staying in the Jewett Tower and I was wondering how living in the tower is different from the corridors on the lower levels?</p>
<p>Thank you much.</p>
<p>^ Jewett is epic haha, I lived there last year on the 7th floor and will now be on the 1st floor as a sophomore. The tower is much more tight-knit and is in the opinions of those living there the best living experience at Vassar. You’ll have ~12 freshmen in your student fellow group along with 1 awkward sophomore who lives opposite your student fellow. What floor will you be on?</p>
<p>I’m going to be on the fifth floor. I’m quite excited, actually, to be living in the tower. I thought I wanted Davison until I saw what Jewett was like.</p>
<p>From my S1 - </p>
<p>Re: giftcard
Okay for the first question, I would say anything at the Poughkeepsie Galleria because you can take the Vassar shuttle there.</p>
<p>Re: Jewett
Second question. Staying in the Jewett Tower is a really nice place to live as a freshman. The entire floor is your fellow group so you get to know everyone on the floor really well. Each freshman floor has a descent sized common area with a table and couches where you can sit and do your homework. The best part about living on the tower floors 5 and up is the peace and quiet so you can focus on your work. The some of the tower doubles are smaller than the corridors or “trans” as we call them. However, it’s a great place to live freshman year. Be happy you’re in Jewett! It’s the nicest dorm on campus, and even though the rooms may be a little smaller than in other dorms, Jewett is renovated meaning CLEAN bathrooms and has lots of comfy study areas.</p>
<p>My daughter’s birthday is the second week of school. Any suggestions on what to send? food, balloons ???</p>
<p>Is there any particular bank on campus, in the sense of cash machines on campus, or is there a better way to get spending money to my “kid”?</p>
<p>HSBC has an ATM on campus in the College Center and there’s also a branch like a block up on Raymond. I just opened up an account when I arrived for orientation and move-in. It was pretty quick and easy. It’s also by far the closest and most accessible bank nearby, unless your “kid” has a car.</p>
<p>Thank you! HSBC is our current bank so that works out perfectly.</p>
<p>I’m wondering if Vassar offers classes/courses that cater to my needs…</p>
<p>Ideally I would like to major in Visual Communications…merging visual design with communication. I’m not too much into drawing/painting/etc, more of a photography/design kind of person. My dream is to be a photojournalist but I would be content doing work highlighting social issues, and things along those lines. I looked at the Art Department courses but didn’t find much…I saw the Media Studies program which looks interesting but not so focused on creating work.</p>
<p>Thanks! This thread is a great resource.</p>