<p>Does anyone have a recommendation for a liberal arts school in Boston for an out-of-the-box type of student committed to social activism?</p>
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<p>Not truly an LAC, because of its specialized majors, but Emerson College comes to mind.</p>
<p>I’d give Brandeis and especially Tufts serious consideration.</p>
<p>Thanks, D has visited Brandeis and it’s a bit too far. Will be visiting Tufts soon. She liked the atmosphere at Hampshire (and Smith), but not sure about the super “self-directed” curriculum at Hampshire. Liked Smith but… not in Boston and not really sure she wants to go to an all-woman’s college. Likes co-op program at Northeastern, but concerned it’s too conventional and won’t be able to find her “group.” Thoughts anyone…</p>
<p>Are you from upstate NY?
If so, you probably know that many kids from that area go to Oberlin…sounds perfect for your daughter however Oberlin is not Boston.</p>
<p>Well, the program at Hampshire is really good. I agree that it creates a lot of pressure over the student. And designing your degree by yourself is not that easy task. But, I strongly support Hampshire’s teaching philosophy. Though not exactly in Boston, Hampshire is a great choice.</p>
<p>Emerson College comes to mind. After that, perhaps Brandeis or Tufts. If you are looking elsewhere in New England, then Wesleyan in CT. (And if you’re looking anywhere in the US, I think of Pitzer College in CA.)</p>
<p>Thanks all. D will NOT consider a school in NY at all. If not Boston, somewhere in Mass., maybe Philly.</p>
<p>Emerson is a good school but doesn’t have what she’s interested in studying–cognitive science/psych/sociology/women’s studies.</p>
<p>"Emerson is a good school but doesn’t have what she’s interested in studying–cognitive science/psych/sociology/women’s studies. "</p>
<p>If your daughter is not adverse to going outside Boston or Philly, she should definitely consider Oberlin as one commenter noted. Its Neuroscience program is strong and has landed many graduates into topflight PhD programs. Women’s studies is also widely praised. Socially, most of the student body would fit her profile. The campus also has a vibrant arts and music scene…not surprising considering we have a world-class conservatory on campus. </p>
<p>Moreover, Oberlin can be generous with FA/scholarships as I experienced firsthand. </p>
<p>Only thing is I would visit as the rural location may not suit everyone.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, Oberlin is way too far from Boston and she really wants to be in a city. Anyone have thoughts on Brown? It has cog sci and is in a city, although I know they have a very low acceptance rate.</p>
<p>What are her stats?
Another plug for Pitzer. My daughter who goes to Oberlin LOVED Pitzer.
What about Lewis and Clark in Portland?
I think your daughter may want to open up her geographic region of choice, there are many awesome hipster schools NOT in Boston!</p>
<p>Reed is a really good choice if she wants to open up her geographical choice…</p>
<p>Lewis and Clark also has great program in Sciences…</p>
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<p>upstatemom – No where in NYS? Not even Manhattan? I was thinking maybe she’d be interested in Barnard.</p>
<p>Nope, not even Manhattan–it’s not Boston. I know, she’s very tunnel-visioned about this!
Would like to hear some comments on Northeastern–she likes their co-op program. What’s the culture like there?</p>
<p>is she a junior?</p>
<p>I also keep thinking of schools in NY- Bard and Sarah Lawrence. Both of these are hipster heaven.</p>
<p>Bard is further upstate. ;-)</p>
<p>I’ve heard good things about Clark.</p>
<p>And moving further south, Goucher.</p>
<p>She’s a senior and we are talking about Clark. She got their look book and liked the vibe. Worcester is a little off-putting but it’s a lot closer to Boston than Northampton. Anyone know anything about Clark?</p>
<p>Emerson++ right on Comm Ave in Boston. Very short walking distance to Kenmore Sq</p>
<p>“Would like to hear some comments on Northeastern–she likes their co-op program. What’s the culture like there?”</p>
<p>Have a lot of friends who graduated from NEU and visited the campus regularly as it was only a 15 minute walk from my apartment when I lived in the Boston area. </p>
<p>The culture is very pre-professional and students IME tend to be apolitical or slightly right of center, especially back when they attended. With the exception of a tiny minority, the vast majority of students are mainly concerned about graduating and starting their post-college careers/professional grad schools. Social activist students tend to be a tiny minority and some students do see them as “sheltered” “naive dreamers”.</p>