<p>A</a> Young Champion of Womens Colleges - The Choice Blog - NYTimes.com</p>
<p>Definately worth the read!</p>
<p>icesk8mom~</p>
<p>Yes, I read the article as well and was impressed by the overwhelming chorus of positive comments posted by those who are attending or have attended all-women’s colleges. </p>
<p>My daughter is in her first semester at MHC and absolutely thriving! The school is definitely a good fit for her. I think that those young women who have been “waiting” for an intellectual environment where they can shine, without negative repercussions for being intellectually serious and curious, are prime candidates for an all-women’s environment. Having said that, I do not think all-women’s colleges are for everyone. Our youngest daughter would never dream of attending one. She is not, however, as intellectually driven as our oldest daughter.</p>
<p>I have observed that the vast majority of individuals who have negative things to say about an all-women’s environment a) have never actually experienced it b) were looking for an environment that was less intellectually focused and/or focused on the typical stereotype of college as “party-time” or c) are males that can’t quite imagine a world without them! (This last observation is not meant to be unkind, just a general truth when it comes to male teenage brains). </p>
<p>One thing my daughter discovered was how very important it is to visit the school- the “culture” from campus to campus varies. My daughter eliminated one school based on the “vibe” she felt while being around the students. It wouldn’t have worked for her. </p>
<p>As parents it is gratifying for my husband and I, knowing that our bright, motivated, young adult daughter has found her niche, her “people.” We are sold on all-women’s colleges and will sing their praises to anyone interested enough to listen!</p>