Haverford College -- Questions about social life

Colleges and Universities A-Z Haverford College
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Hi,

I am a rising senior in high school, considering Haverford as a prospective student-athlete. I’m curious about the social life at Haverford and the students who attend the school. I visited during the summer and couldn’t get a good feel for the students.

I attend a very small, academic, private high school with similar values as Haverford, however the students at my school seem to be more on the preppy side with moderate political views. I’m not a super partier, however I do like to attend some parties and be social. It seemed that Haverford students may be more introverted, as I noted with the single rooms in the dorms. I also worry that perhaps there is a bit more of an “edgy”/ “artsy” vibe than I am used to in my high school.

As an athlete, I need to apply early decision. Since ED is binding, I am really looking for some feedback before committing to a coach. I am also considering Washington and Lee, which may be too much of a party school for me with the Greek life system. I love the honor code and academics at both. I don’t mean to offend anyone, but I am looking for a school with a social life (social nerds, but not necessarily anti-social dorks:)). Thanks so much!

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Did you lose your original thread? Answers are already building there. http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/discussion/comment/20777763#Comment_20777763

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In comparison to peer colleges, notably those in the NESCAC, Haverford’s social life may be directly or indirectly influenced by several structural factors:

  1. The absence of varsity teams in sports such as football and hockey increases the student to student/athlete ratio.

  2. The relationship with Bryn Mawr results in a bi-college gender imbalance.

  3. Haverford’s enrollment will generally be lower than that of other colleges in its category.

  4. The school’s setting is pure suburban, in contrast to woodsy, snowy and relatively isolated.