<p>I have a daughter who is quite shy and I do not think she would do well in a large college. Does anyone have any suggestions for colleges that offer a more supportive atmosphere where she could feel part of a small group?</p>
<p>Mary Baldwin or Mills? Small and women only?</p>
<p>Welcome to CC and enjoy all of the helpful folks here.</p>
<p>Hood College is very supportive. Villa Julie is small and personal as well. I met someone who said that her shy niece was very happy with Catholic University- the school definitely tries to have a nurturing atmosphere. It would help though, if you give us some information on preferred location. If she is shy, going too far away from home seems unwise.</p>
<p>Have you looked at Rice? Their residential college system makes you immediately part of a small group. Rice has about 3,000 undergraduates, so it's a lot smaller than most universities (though larger, and with more resources, than many LACs). My shy daughter has been very happy there. Another thing you might look into is honors programs that some state schools offer. Most UC schools, for instance, offer smaller, more selective programs to freshmen, that sometimes involve living together in a special dorm and having some classes together, just for the program.</p>
<p>Agree with BerkeleyMom about Rice. Also Houstonians are quite friendly and down to earth.</p>
<p>any preferences for location? what are her stats like?</p>
<p>Though they require stronger grades/numbers that the other schools suggested (except for Rice), OP's D should also consider some or all of the five (used to be seven) sisters.
They are small schools (Smith, at 2600 is the largest, but most students resided in houses of 40-70), great education and great locations (though all are in PA/NY/MA), as well as accessible, supportive faculty.</p>
<p>The Claremonts in CA. Colorado College has a unique program.</p>
<p>I would third the choice of Rice. The residential college system and fabulous orientation program quickly integrates new students into an instant, supportive, inclusive "family." Also, since the social environment revolves around the residential colleges, and not a frats and sororities, it is much more inclusive.</p>
<p>What does your daughter want to study? What are her SAT or ACT scores? Would she like to atttend a warm weather or a cold weather school? Does she want to consider a religiously affiliated school? Co-ed or all female school? Any additional info. will help.</p>
<p>Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Georgia</p>
<p>Washington College, in Chestertown, MD.</p>