<p>From the west coast and I've had a chance to visit both schools. Expect to focus on Languages - Theater - Volunteer to support organic food practices' sustainable living. I would love to explore some environmental studies classes but concerned that math/science is not my strength, will take at least one for sure. Thrilled to attend a liberal arts school and plan to explore classes. Locations of each school are very different but see positives in both locations.. Prefer a friendly accepting community. I can be shy at first and then warm up after a while. Foreign travel programs and options are a big driver. Enjoy quiet time but would also like to enjoy college life.
The clock is ticking, both great choices, kind of stuck.
Suggestions</p>
<p>I posted this earlier on the Bates thread and as followup to the comments of others. I am adding it here for those
who are interested in Colgate’s thread.</p>
<p>While I have never been to Bates, I have visited Hamilton College which is roughly 25 minutes from Colgate. It may have many similarities, especially in its smaller size (Colgate has 2900 students) and D3 athletics programs with Bates. That said, I don’t know about its Greek life.</p>
<p>Colgate has long had fraternities- from 10 in the 70s to 6 today, while 3 sororities were added in the past 20 years or so. Greek life is important for social activities, as you would expect, and attracts members for their junior and senior years only since joining them is available sophomore year for the following year. About 35% of Colgate students are active in them. Another interesting stat is that over 66% of students participate in US or international study groups always led by Colgate professors.</p>
<p>Colgate has a lot of tradition as reflected in its sponsorship of 25 varsity sports at the D1 level, as a charter member of the Patriot League 25 years ago and a member of the ECAC in m/w ice hockey. The fan support- students, staff, faculty and alumni- reflect the profile as do the facilities; Colgate is building a new varsity soccer stadium now and will start a new athletic facility of 97,000 square feet for $38 million this coming winter for 2016. Club and recreational activities are extremely popular. And in the Village of Hamilton adjoining Colgate, a new art center is being planned at 15,500 sq ft for about $15 million by world renowned architect David Adjaye.</p>
<p>As everyone will agree, you have to visit various college campuses to appreciate what suits you and your future needs. But in the meantime maybe you can start establishing impressions and frame questions by reviewing the colleges’ websites. I think colgate.edu is an excellent tool- full of information at quite a detailed level e.g. about Colgate curricula and programs. It’s most attractive and comprehensive.</p>
<p>Good luck with your college search! </p>
<p>Thanks Markham for the reply I was cutting it close to deadline and was reaching for any insights that I may have missed. I have visited both campus and spent a night at each. Both were sensational and had a great felling on each campus. In the end I decided that D1 sports were not that important to me and neither were fraternities and sororities. Classes I attended at each school were outstanding, the professors were sensational - felling very fortunate to have been accepted at 2 excellent schools - Decided to attend Bates and thank you for your input.</p>
<p>I do hope you have a terrific and challenging four years at Bates! The preparatory work is over and now you are underway.</p>
<p>Wonderful!</p>