<p>I'm trying to determine the differences in college culture, academic energy and social life between Beloit and Earlham College.</p>
<p>I'd appreciate any insight!</p>
<p>septembergurl - I only know Earlham by reputation - which is excellent - so I can’t say much about it. D is a junior at Beloit and some of things I can say about it are that it is not an ‘everyone is’ school or a ‘nobody is’ school. The student body is independent, eclectic, interested, involved, independent, busy, but not to be easily classified otherwise.
I would recommend you look at the websites and see what types of clubs there are - where the student body comes from, what overseas programs they have - etc. etc. Both are very good schools but do have a different vibe. Best of luck with all your college choices!</p>
<p>Having visited both and had children accepted at both I can say if at all possible visit.They are both unique.Visit when school is in session to get a true flavor if you can.Neither are near or easily accesible to major cities by mass transit except airport busses.Earlhham, while not run by Quakers, has a very distinct vibe that is hard to see or feel on paper.If you do visit either or both take time to get off the official tour and talk to faculty and current students.Look behind the scenes.Good luck,you will make a good choice.</p>
<p>Actually, Earlham is one of the the Quaker schools really run by Quakers. It’s in their bylaws, and the majority of the board of trustees either represents one of two Yearly Meetings, or is appointed and approved by those yearly meetings. </p>
<p>If Earlham was on the east coast, no one could get in. It’s that good.</p>
<p>^^ And the school is run on Quaker principles, which govern everything from selecting the new President to working out roommate problems.</p>
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<p>[Living</a> in Community | Earlham College](<a href=“http://www.earlham.edu/student-handbook/community-life]Living”>http://www.earlham.edu/student-handbook/community-life)</p>
<p>Academics are rigorous and really engaging for the intellectually curious student. They have a well-developed Study Abroad program, which two-thirds of students take advantage of. The vibe is laid-back and egalitarian. Earlham has a definite leftward tilt, and always shows up on the “quirky” college lists. </p>
<p>I don’t know anything about Beloit except that I’ve heard good things about it too. You’re fortunate to have this choice. Good luck!</p>
<p>Mini,thanks for the correction OP should visit if at all possible.</p>