<p>I was reading some of the Amherst student reviews on the ***** College review website. I came across this interesting review from a current Amherst student. I was wondering if anyone knows if his views represent the views of most Amherst students. I understand Amherst does lean to the left politically. But this particular review seems to suggest that there is zero tolerance for anyone with an opposite point of view. This person also seems to indicate that christians in general and catholics specifically need not apply to Amherst. I am not sure if this person is speaking on behalf of his own social group of if he speaks for the general student body and faculty. I am a bit concerned because I am catholic and my political views move right or left depending on the issue. If I am accepted at Amherst next month, I am not sure I want my parents spending their hard earned money on a place that hates students based on the religious or politcal beliefs. I am including the review so you can judge for yourself (I have blocked out his last name and hometown). Any thoughts from current or past students would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.</p>
<p>Michael<br>
Hometown: Minnesota
Major: Physics
Class Year: Freshman
Extracurriculars: Softball, Cricket, Volleyball, Rock Climbing </p>
<p>Gender: Male
Race: White
Political Leaning: Far Left
High School:
What other colleges did you apply to?: none
Were you a transfer student?: No</p>
<p>Posted: 4/22/2008 Views: 63 </p>
<p>What are some stereotypes about Amherst students?</p>
<p>We believe we are better than everybody else, and routinely look down on people at other institutions, particularly the ones around us, such as umass, smith and mount holyoke. Also, we are liberal to a fault, and are not entirely accepting of other, less informed viewpoints.</p>
<p>Amherst: The Big Picture</p>
<p>The best thing about Amherst is nearly everybody pulls double duty in one way or another. Almost all of my friends are varsity or club athletes. Because of that, we don’t have very many fat people. The size is perfect for what I wanted. Unfortunately, many people confuse Amherst College and UMass Amherst, which is insulting to my intelligence. We are in a college town, but that is mainly due to UMass. We are remarkably well contained within our own campus. The food is particularly unenjoyable however.</p>
<p>Academics at Amherst</p>
<p>Every professor knows my name, and I am on a first name basis with half of them this semester. In particular, my econ professor doesn’t care anymore whether I show up to his class, as I am particularly insightful when I do, and I often meet with him during office hours to ask question above and beyond the curriculum. We are very competitive and very well informed, but choose to gang up on those with ill informed opinions. We also are not very accepting of Christians in particular. For some reason, we are fine with almost every other religion, but as soon as someone admits they are Catholic or Protestant, we question their intelligence. We have no requirements, although that may change, which really allows for a broad educational experience.</p>
<p>Amherst’s Student Body</p>
<p>We don’t like christians. No set styles around campus. Lots of political knowledge, and lots of rich kids.</p>
<p>Amherst Activities + Social Life</p>
<p>We love our sports teams. And rugby. I always leave my dorm room unlocked. I met my closest friends through class and pledging. I do physics well past 2 am every tuesday. People drink usually on wednesday-saturday, and there is a large lull on friday nights. Saturday nights can be spent watching a movie with friends, attending concerts or events around, or playing board games.</p>