<p>Kenyon’s three main strengths include its writing program, its intellectually curious (open minded) and intelligent students, and its lovely relaxing campus. You could attend for any one, or all three, of these; plus a few more perhaps.</p>
<p>Contrary to what some have said, Kenyon is not surrounded by corn fields. It is set on a hill, ideally situated for a rural liberal arts college where students can have minimal distractions from the outside world. You cannot see corn fields from campus. You almost feel like you are in the woods at a nearly perfect summer camp.</p>
<p>In order to fully answer that interview question, a visit to campus would be wise. The real reason they ask the question is they want to know what your goals are and why Kenyon can help you achieve them. The point is not to “impress” the interviewer but to explain yourself. They do not want students who have no idea where they are going.</p>
<p>By the way, Kenyon is not a college for people who are seriously interested in spectator sports. You can definitely participate in intramural sports, if you like playing. Intercollegiate football games, for example, are free admission with no tickets required. Sometimes Kenyon has a good football team, and sometimes it does not.</p>
<p>[P.S. my dad went to Kenyon and I have visited numerous times]</p>