<p>Keilexandra, </p>
<p>Here are my thoughts on Haverford with regard to the two concerns you raised.</p>
<p>o On distribution requirements,there’s a lot of flexibility within them. My understanding is that entire curriculum is divided into three fields: (1) social sciences, (2) mathematics and natural sciences, and (3) humanities. You have to take at least three classes in each of the three areas. But you get to choose the classes (any and all that HC, BMC, and Swat offer count). So, when you look at it that way there’s a lot of wiggle room within those parameters. For instance, if you’re a social science person taking three classes total in the math/natural sciences isn’t so bad (calculus and statistics would actually help you as a social sciencetist and then you take a science class to learn about that part of the study). They really make you well-rounded. </p>
<p>o I think HC is a great place for students of color. Diverse Issues in Higher Education always ranks HC high (if not the highest) in having the greatest percentage of faculty of color of any of the Top 20 LAC. HC students (true to the College’s Quaker values) students talk about race and actually engage with the issue, in a serious way, but I actually think the climate is better (and more honest) than most other schools. They’ve produced lots of prominent minority alumni of color, which is always a good sign.</p>
<p>Obviously, you need to make up your own mind and talk to others, but I wouldn’t be too quick to let it go. Good luck!</p>