<p>… or, for that matter, Colgate material.</p>
<p>^ i guess we will have to wait and see.</p>
<p>regardless you’re pretty arrogant</p>
<p>It’s likely that Colgate admissions does occasionally read these threads, and some posters have made themselves identifiable.</p>
<p>Go 'Gate!</p>
<p>I’d recommend visiting. I’ve posted before–on paper, they seem very similar, but in “person” the feel of the place and the character of the student body is actually very different, for a number of reasons. And, just for the record, Colby is HUGELY behind study abroad–one of the reasons my D chose it over Colgate was for the wider opportunities for study abroad at Colby. But you’re not gonna go wrong at either school!</p>
<p>“■■■■■■,” “arrogant,” . . . etc. in a college admissions thread? I guess there’s one in every crowd. </p>
<p>This is not Facebook or some other teenage insult website of the type you may frequent. This is a college admissions website used by college applicants asking serious questions
looking for some good advice. You treat it like an opportunity to show off your limited sports knowledge. And, instead of showing modesty and self-control which mature people do in public discourse, you produce incorrect facts, personal insults, and behave like an arrogant adolescent. </p>
<p>Most remarkable of all, you are actually trying to transfer to this very same college whose athletics don’t impress you and which you’ve taken pains to denigrate? You cannot be serious. Did it not even occur to you that admissions people or coaches might read this? Is there anything else insulting about Colgate or its athletic program you’d like to add? </p>
<p>The only thing less rational would be for you to show up at the admissions office and pick a fight with someone. Even better, why not call up the coach of the sport that appeals to you and tell them how bad Colgate athletics are? Your comments are irrational. </p>
<p>Son, if you intend to succeed in the world, you’ve got a lot of growing up to do. You might start by taking your arrogance down a few notches and apologizing for your tactless comments. But I doubt anyone is holding their breath.</p>
<p>I agree with ColgateDads last post there with regards to duckss, but as a D3 athlete who considered several patriot league schools, I can tell you the differences between the programs are not as big as you make them out to be. I was insulted with regards to your opinion of d3 athletes, as my d3 sport requires a lot more commitment then my high school sport ever did. I was particularly taken by the line that stated d3 is not serious college athletics, which I would challenge. I do in fact keep track of who wins and who loses. I am not saying that the two divisions are the same, there is a significant difference in commitment, more so in some sports than others, but your opinion of division three athletics is skewed. Both schools are fantastic, so I don’t think you can make a wrong decision.</p>
<p>you mad bro?</p>
<p>Haha Duckss, you’re hilarious. Really guys, who cares if Colgate is good at sports or not. The fact that it can be competitive in some sports at all is amazing for a school of its size, especially on the D1 level. This is from someone who got accepted this year and seriously considering it, so sorry in advance if I rile up any graduates who have gone through the school already. Looking forward to visit. But back to the actual thread, I know nothing about Colby…so…</p>
<p>Hey bronovan,</p>
<p>When you are in Hamilton try to visit the venerable Colgate Inn and its Rathskeller where you will see some memorabilia about our traditions and our storied athletics. </p>
<p>Thanks for your observation about our D1 athletics. I agree that athletics is not everything but it clearly adds a welcome dimension this Spring for the work/play hard Colgate student! FYI, we are ranked 16th nationally in men’s lacrosse after big wins over Navy, Army and Lehigh, top in the PL in softball and tied for tops in women’s lax with Navy. </p>
<p>Enjoy your time at Colgate and in town. No doubt our facilities, programs and the beauty of the campus will blow you away!</p>
<p>I am going to stay away from the athletics debate but…
Colgate DOES have a great study abroad program. I just came back from April Visit Days and I heard stats in the 60-70% range for participation on multiple occasions and Colgate’s new president Jeffrey Herbst is dedicated to increasing this number. He previously worked at Miami University and if I remember correctly he increased the participation in study abroad programs by 10%. </p>
<p>And Colgate’s campus is amazing but I haven’t seen Colby… :)</p>
<p>About study group participation, about 2/3 of Colgate students currently participate and a small number do choose programs sponsored by other schools. That’s going to change soon and I imagine the numbers going on these study groups- abroad and in the US- will increase. </p>
<p>Last week the Faculty last week approved a measure that opens up about 40 new study group approved programs to complement the 20 Colgate study groups led by our own professors. You would pay Colgate fees and get credit and Colgate financial aid. The benefits would appear to be better program quality control, ease of administration and more choice. </p>
<p>There are also extended study opportunities which basically are 3-4 week engagements after the semester ends for students who would prefer something shorter than the full semester study group.</p>
<p>Check it out with Admissions!</p>