<p>Hi!</p>
<p>So I'm trying to decide on Haverford or Drexel. I'm going to major in Biology but I'm more concerned if I will be socially happy.
I'm really really social and I like parties and such. But I don't like too be lost in a crowd.
I love the community aspect of Haverford. But like that Drexel is more social. I'm stuck!
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!</p>
<p>Doesn’t sound like Haverford is a good fit, honestly. It’s far more brainy than it is social. The dynamics might have changed slightly over the years, but you’ll probably be really disappointed seeing the same people around campus and the fact that people study and work A LOT. There are some parties, sure, but it sounds like you’ll find it too small or boring and end up not liking it there. It happens occasionally.</p>
<p>For social, I’d say Drexel. For small community and better academics, I’d say Haverford.</p>
<p>I have to agree with both posts above. I am accepted into both Drexel and Haverford, but as long as financial aid works out, I will be attending Haverford because it is a much better fit for me. </p>
<p>have you visited Haverford? Pretty much immediately upon visiting you start to understand the unique feel of the school. Me, I am not much of a partyer. I have always preferred things like music events, shows, dinners, and just straight up chilling, which are the sorts of things that people do more at Haverford. Of course, there are some parties, but at Drexel there will definitely be a lot more to offer in that realm.</p>
<p>You also have to ask yourself if the availability of parties is as important to you as what each school has to offer academically. Do you want to be in the city or just near it? Do you want a small, personal learning experience or larger approach? Do you want to do a co-op or are you fine with doing traditional student research projects? There are many many many things to consider.</p>
<p>I think you could join the FB group (Haverford College Class of 2016) and get some insight from current students. There are students like you who are making decisions about where to attend so don’t be afraid to ask!</p>
<p>Can you join the group if you were wait listed? Haverford is my first choice and I really hope to receive good news this June!</p>
<p>Thanks guys!
I think the academic aspect of Haverford is SO much more important to why I’m actually going to college. And I’m not a crazy partyer either but part of me feels I will be missing out on the part of college that those who go to larger schools experience.
I think I will probably choose Haverford, but in your opinion do you guys think that Haverford will have parties.? Is there any way to rid the rumor of unattractive guys and a sober atmosphere? Also I have heard that Haverford students join in events at Bryn Mawr, Penn, and Swarthmore, but to me I’d feel like an intruder. Do the other schools feel that way?
I really hope I don’t sound superficial! I’m just concerned that I will be compromising any social enjoyment for a great education. I really want a practical balance.
Thanks again!! :)</p>
<p>Haverford is a rigorous academic school but its not like “all work no play”. Im sure there are people at haverford who party hard most weekend days.
Academically Haverford is a much better school than Drexel (unless you want to be an engineer or something).
Not every guy at haverford is ugly (im a straight dude xD but when i went I was hanging out with a few good looking fellows). There are lots of nerdy looking guys but thats just part of going to a LAC that isnt very preppy (or somethig</p>
<p>Thank you!
Haverford is definitely better academically than Drexel in my opinion too.
I’m glad to know that it’s not all work and no play. I do not think I could survive that way. I’m definitely going to college to study but I definitely need to have fun too.
It’s definitely looking like Haverford.!</p>
<p>If you’re looking for crazy frat-style parties, you’ll get maybe one every other month at Haverford. It’s not a complete vacuum, and personally I don’t feel like I’ve missed out on partying by being a Ford. It’s definitely about finding a group of people who like to have fun in the same ways that you do and deciding to make it a good night together- whether that means watching some reruns or going hard. It also varies week to week, month to month- sometimes there are great, fun parties happening all over the place, and sometimes campus is pretty dead. You’ve gotta be willing to roll with it.
The great thing about haverford if you DO want to party is that we have one of the most laid-back alcohol policies out there. Basically, you’re responsible for your own actions and for each other’s safety, but the school doesn’t bust people for drinking or smoking pot. The cops show up occasionally and people do get cited, but generally you’re allowed to make your own decisions.
People here aren’t as appearance-obsessed as they might be at larger schools, so it depends on what defines ‘attractive’ for you, but if you’re looking for something here you can often find it. There are both hookup and dating cultures here, as well as people who happily do neither. I’ve got no complaints on that front.
As far as partying at other schools, it’s definitely possible but it helps to know people. Bryn Mawr doesn’t have much of a party scene, partly because of their stricter atmosphere. People definitely go to Swat, especially when they get sick of seeing the same faces at Haverford over and over, but it helps to at least be a friend-of-a-friend of someone who goes there so you know when the parties are. Same with Penn, I imagine. I even have friends who go to Villanova frat parties, if you’re looking for that.</p>
<p>I don’t know how attractive the kids are, but S was just admitted, and he’s pretty cute! ;)</p>
<p>There are typically at least 2 big parties each weekend- smaller and less frequent compared to other schools, and about a third or more of the school never goes out, but if you want to party, you definitely can. Partying at Haverford is also really inclusive. There is no Greek system, and everyone at Haverford is allowed to attend any party here.</p>
<p>It does depend on who you hang out with. If your friends (often the people you live with, as you grow very close because of Customs Week, but this isn’t always the case) don’t enjoy going out, you’ll have to make more of an effort. My hall goes hard a fair amount. I think what sets Haverford’s social scene apart from that of other schools is that you know (most) everyone at the parties shares similar values, cares about their grades, etc.</p>
<p>Don’t be fooled; there are cute guys and girls here, along with less attractive ones, just like at any other school :)</p>
<p>S just finished his first year at H. I know he definitely parties, but he also does well academically. It is a wonderful fit for him. Oh, and he is from California, a pretty even-tempered cool guy, very cute (in my opinion), and not nerdy-looking at all!</p>
<p>^ Congratulations to both of you!</p>