<p>My daughter has been admitted to a number of colleges (Vassar, Barnard, Wellesley, Middlebury, Pomona are her favorites right now) but just can't decide. She's very academic - hopes to major in Env. Science or History, wants to study a number of foreign languages, but hopes to keep dancing (she's studied classical ballet for 10 years and modern for 7 years) while in college - not as a major, but to keep up her skills and possibly perform, though not professionally. She's currently leaning towards Barnard but is worried there is not enough of a campus community there. She doesn't just want to live in an exciting city (though that is a perk) but is hoping for that great college experience she's heard so much about through her older siblings and parents. Any input is much appreciated!</p>
<p>ballerinamom, you may want to pose this question on the Parents forum – lots of great advice & knowledge there.</p>
<p>“…is worried there is not enough of a campus community there.”</p>
<p>You may get some different opinions on this point, but if this is the specific concern I cannot give you a whole lot of comfort about it. The situation there, in this repect, is not closely comparable to that at a campus-centered stand-alone college. IMO. (Or I should say, as I was told by my D2).</p>
<p>I believe Vassar has a good dance department and its a lovely campus. Poughkeepsie’s not great, but it’s a short train ride to the City. And congratulations to her for getting into such great schools.</p>