<p>I was just wondering if anyone who currently goes to Lafayette can speak about the school. If you're an upperclassman, how well prepared for life after college do you feel? Do you feel that Lafayette helps you too little or that they hold your hand all the way through?
If you're a political-science or government major, how strong exactly is Lafayette's program? The school seems to get noticed for it's engineering department more, but I've heard a lot of good things about poli-sci at Lafayette.</p>
<p>Also, is Lafayette really as "preppy" as people say it is? </p>
<p>I'm most definately applying to Lafayette, and I'm confident about that decision, but if a student can answer these questions for me I would appreciate it very much. Thanks.</p>
<p>-Kyle</p>
<p>DS would also be interested in hearing about Lafayette, he will apply and is also interested in poli sci</p>
<p>Son is a freshman at Lafayette, as a bio-chem major. We cannot say enough positive things about this school! He is a Marquis Scholar, which provides a very generous scholarship along with program benefits that include a 3 week interim session abroad and opportunities to participate in a wide variety of programs--this coming Sunday he will go to NYC to see RENT, including a workshop with the cast. He loves his experiences so far in the 2 1/2 short months he has been there. He went a week early to participate in a pre-orientation community service program--he was a day camp counselor, and wants to return next year hopefully as a group leader. He has joined the crew team (a club sport) and loves it! It is a small school, approx 2600 students, but the size is just right for him. The campus is very friendly--every time we have been there the staff and students are great! It is a very pretty campus, overlooking the city of Easton. He has never complained about a lack of things to do. While there are some students who fit the traditional "preppy" mode, there are plenty who are like kids on every other campus in the country. Students are expected to live on campus all 4 years (there is currently an issue going on over this), several new dorms have just been built and will open for the spring semester or fall 06. Son's dorm is typical in layout, but a nice size, and has a walk-in closet for each resident. Not huge, but hey it beats a wardrobe in the actual room, which is still approx 13 x13. There are apartment style living options for upperclassmen. There are two dining facilities on campus--S prefers one because it is closer to his dorm, but nothing is terribly far away on College Hill!</p>
<p>He enjoys his classes this semester, for the most part. They are only permitted to take 4 per semester unless you are an upper level engineering student. He could not get the Calc III class he wanted, so opted instead to fulfill a Humanities requirement with an Art Studio class--he has gotten to play in lots of different mediums (all supplies provided) and discovered he has some talent! This class went to NYC last weekend to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. His First Year Seminar class went to DC two weeks prior to that to tour the Holocaust Museum and the War Memorials--no additional cost to do this. He also has Chem and Bio and labs for both. </p>
<p>Lafayette is a very rare school in that as an undergrad-only institution they provide outstanding research opportunities for their students. Son is applying to be an EXCEL scholar for the coming summer term--the reputation of Lafayette students in research is impressive.</p>
<p>I can't provide any info on the poli sci or government departments, but overall Lafayette College has been a perfect fit for my son. Please feel free to ask me questions--I will do my best to help you out!</p>
<p>Oh, wow! Thanks, Redsquared! That was very informative. Last weekend I went down for my interview (I'm applying ED) and my interviewer indicated that I have a strong chance of being accepted, especially considering how good my first marking-period grades have been this year. I'm very excited; thanks again!</p>
<p>-Kyle</p>