<p>My D is looking seriously at Hendrix but she had a mixed visit. She really likes the academics and odyssey program but unsure of what the alternative lifestyle means for the overall personality of the school. She is looking forward to a college experience where students are active in clubs, etc., and meeting lots of boys!</p>
<p>Lynn, try posting this on the parents forum also.</p>
<p>I am a HUGE fan of Hendrix. I'm not a current student or an alum but just a high school senior who will attend Tulane next year. Since I attend a small private school, I want a school that is bigger than Hendrix and it's a bit too close to home (Conway's a quick two hour drive from Tulsa). Nevertheless, I talk up Hendrix on here all the time and I'm really excited because I think this is the first time I think anyone has asked a direct question about the place lol. In all honesty, I think it's the most underrated LAC in the country.</p>
<p>My small high school always sends at least one kid to Hendrix every year. From my high school's college counselors, who know Hendrix very well, their academics are second to none among liberal arts colleges in the South. My family knows a girl who recently graduated from Hendrix and she was admitted to Georgetown Law School.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the students couldn't be more friendly. There is no Greek Life on campus, which gives the campus a community feel that you don't have at similarly sized schools in the South where over half the student body goes Greek. As for the personality of the student body, every Hendrix student and alum I know seems endearingly quirky in their own way. Yes, the typical Hendrix student has an "alternative personality" as you describe, but one particular personality does not reign over the school. </p>
<p>The school is arguably the most politically and culturally liberal school in the South. Nevertheless, because it's in a dry county in Arkansas, there's plenty of conservatism surrounding the campus that offers a different feel from a school like Hampshire, Wesleyan or any left-wing liberal arts college in the Northeast. While the vast majority of the student body is liberal, the political climate of its region permeates into the campus to some extent and I think a conservative Christian could definitely find their niche.</p>
<p>Since you already went on the tour, I guess I don't need to tell you about how beautiful the campus is (IMO, at least). I'm no expert, but I probably know more about Hendrix than most. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask or shoot a private message!</p>
<p>Tulsadem is right on target about Hendrix College in Arkansas. It is also a CTCL college.</p>
<p>Colleges</a> That Change Lives</p>
<p>Great school!</p>
<p>My D really liked Hendrix. In the end, it was not one of her top choices. One of her reasons was that, as much as she liked the students she met, she felt she didn't fit in quite as well there as she did other places. At a very small school, I do believe that "fit" is an important consideration. However, ONLY your D can determine whether or not the fit is there for her. Has she spent the night? My D did an overnight. She was bowled over by the sincere warmth and friendliness of everyone at Hendrix (staff and students). She got a great feel for what life would be like on campus. If your D has not done an overnight, I strongly suggest she do one. It will probably answer any questions she has. In the end, my D has only wonderful things to say about Hendrix.</p>
<p>I'm from Arkansas originally and a lot of my friends go to Hendrix. There's usually a good amount going on there, based on what I know they're usually up to (I know that they made a lot of trips up there as high school students, as well). Also, in Conway there's another school (UCA), which makes for a great addition to the social scene (if you're D is interested in meeting dudes).</p>