Oberlin vs. Sarah Lawrence

College Search & Selection
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I am a high school Senior from near Boston. I want to study creative writing, along with psychology, German, and maybe continuing Spanish. I am also interested in film. I want to study abroad. I have been unable to visit either campus because of COVID and that makes it a lot harder to make a decision. I have narrowed it down to two schools: Oberlin and Sarah Lawrence.

Cons of Oberlin: harder to get to from where I live, not an open curriculum,
Cons of Sarah Lawrence: boys: girl ratio, fewer options of areas to study, small campus/smaller population

There are more of each but I am not sure at this time.

Does anyone know how flexible the Oberlin curriculum is?
What is either campus like?

What school do you suggest I go to?

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From what I’ve heard the community at Oberlin is amazing and it’s a really one-of-a-kind experience. Sarah Lawrence has a slightly more preppy rich kid reputation whereas Oberlin is more casually intellectual/social justice oriented. Study abroad opps probably comparable. Personally would recommend Oberlin. Good luck!

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I would suggest you go to Sarah Lawrence based on your personal references.