<p>i need to know a LOT about hamilton. i know it focuses on writing and all and gives out a lot of aid, but i need some of the inside stuff......... just to get the feeel</p>
<p>oh yeah , i'm an international student and i can't visit the campus due to financial restrictions.</p>
<p>so guys help me!!! i'd really appreciate it.</p>
<p>I applied EDII with out visiting, so I’ll give it a stab.
First off, the campus is BEAUTIFUL… In the spring/summer/fall, and in the winter when there’s fresh snow. The winter is VERY LONG. This year, it was really late.
Second of all, we have extremely wonderful professors, and the majority of our classes are challenging. Actually, I haven’t really heard of many “easy” classes. Possibly none at all. So Hamilton will give you a great education.
Third of all, there is a lot of partying. Not as much as some say there is, but there is a lot. It’s not a party-all-the-time type of school. We have party nights - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Generally in the week, everyone works really hard so they can go out on the weekend. However, there is PLENTY of activities for people who prefer not to party, and the sub-free floors/dorms are really closely knit. There is a place for everyone on campus, it’s just finding it.
Fourth, we have really great facilities. Our science center is AMAZING, the library is huge, and we have a lot of other good study-type spaces. KJ, one of our other really big buildings, just one an award for being environmentally friendly.
Fifth, the food is good for a college. We have the staples (pizza, salad, sandwiches, dessert, pasta, cereal, and bagels) that we get ourself, and then we have a “Comfort” line where you can get whatever special thing they have that day (like a real home-made meal type thing). Also, we have special lines where they make you things to your specifications. In Commons (main dining hall), there is an omelette line for breakfast, a sushi line for lunch, and a pasta or burrito line for dinner. In McEwen (organic/natural/second dining hall), there is stir-fry for dinner (maybe more, I don’t go there.)
Sixth, there is a light/dark side of campus. They both have stereotypes associated with them, but they’re not really true. The light side is the new side of campus with the library, science center, Commons, the gym/pool/ice rink, and Dunham/North/South (res halls that freshman live in) (along with a lot of other buildings). The Dark Side has McEwen, KJ, Opus I, Wellin Hall, and a lot of dorms that freshman can live in. People who live on the dark side tend to be artsier (in my opinion), while people on the light side are supposedly preppy (I live on the light side, and I don’t think it’s quite true). I live on the light side, and since all my classes are on the light side, I almost never go there except to go to Opus or for stir fry at McEwen. Everyone seems to have their preference. I think the divide comes from the fact that all the artsy-type classes are generally on the dark side, but science is only in the science center. Therefore, if you’re going to go to the art studios a lot, it’s easier to be on the dark side, and if you want to be a science major and all your classes are in the science center, it’s easy to be on the light side.
*About dorms: there are a lot of freshman dorms. The descriptions on the website are pretty accurate. The dark side has concrete ceilings that look like large waffles. The dorms are pretty nice no matter where you are, I’d say. They could be much, much worse, at least.
Overall, I love Hamilton. Best choice of my life. Everyone there is willing to help you, and they all want you to succeed. If you’re willing to put yourself into the community, you’re accepted into it. Sports aren’t really huge, but I’m on the equestrian team and I love it (a lot of people go to football/hockey games). We have rigorous academics, but we also like to have fun. People are generally really friendly and intelligent. I love the campus, and while it’s a bit remote, it doesn’t matter because there’s a lot on campus to do. The college puts a lot of money into making the students happy.</p>
<p>Hope that helps. 
I made the right choice with Hamilton, but it was scary the first day going without having been there. Did you get an alumni interview? I send out mail to the alumni in the C&D department, and we have a lot of them everywhere! It might be helpful for you to speak with them. Also, look online for pictures of the campus and read the student journals. Feel free to ask questions about anything!</p>
<p>That was really comprehensive. I’m ssooooo thankful that you took the time to explain beautiful hamilton to me. I kinda think I will ED2 there too.
The campus seems to be great. I don’t quite like preppiness( who does?? lol)
and I will be studying maths, and the sciences (preferably physics). Is the economics program good at Hamilton? I thought I’d give that a try too…(since our high schoool curriculum made us choose between Econ and Advanced Maths, I chose the latter)</p>
<p>And about the Alum interview. I’m worried if the deadline for the interview already passed 
Also, I’m from Nepal, I’m not sure if they have anyone here to interview me…</p>
<p>I’m into LAC’s because of the close knit communities. And hamilton seems to be exactly, the place to be. :)</p>
<p>And i’m swinging between ED 2 at colgate and ED 2 at hamilton. Any thoughts on colgate??</p>
<p>I’m defo going for ED II hamilton. I’m starting to love the college :D</p>
<p>nice! so which country are you from may i ask?</p>
<p>i’m from Nepal. You also going for Hamilton ED II? From which country?</p>