Has anyone every been to Carleton College’s Summer Humanities program? How was it and what was it like. I was accepted into it and I was wondering how was the program?
My D went last summer. Not as good as Stanford’s but no regrets.
Oregon2016 why wasn’t it as good and what parts of it did your D enjoy.
Hi! Stanford program is larger (entire Carleton group was size of Stanford discussion subsection) and required more independent work. Her research paper from there may grow into a college thesis. Carleton stresses collaboration and expected much less writing. Stanford professors tried hard to show their university values humanities, and seemed sincerely interested in nurturing the kids’ interests in history, the arts and philosophy. Obviously Carleton didn’t need to do that, and both its professors were not actually full time with the college anymore. The field trips at Stanford included the beach and zoo; my daughter absolutely loved Carleton’s trip to the MIA.
Oregon2016 which one did your D enjoy more? I was accepted to both and I am trying to figure out which one I would enjoy more.
Hard to say. Different experiences. I’m still bitter that Carleton wait listed her this RD round. She didn’t apply to Stanford. Good luck choosing!