Passionate learner in search of LAC!!

Transfer Students
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<p>I am a current first-year at Bates College and have not been particularly happy with my experience, as the students I have met so far don't seem very curious or hardworking. Though this is a blatant overgeneralization, the student body seems oblivious, self-centered, and averse to work.</p>

<p>I am your typical high school nerd, though not so socially-awkward. I graduated with a 4.0 (unweighted) taking 10 AP courses over three years and getting 4s and 5s on all the tests. I was Editor-in-Chief of my school's literary arts magazine, led the school's chapter of Amnesty International for two years, earned my Girl Scout Gold Award, played violin in the pit orchestra, and received extensive community service recognition. I list this not to put myself on my high horse, please don't think that, but rather to illustrate the kind of person I am. I do many things, I am passionate about what I do, and I get very involved. </p>

<p>My interests: Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Languages (Spanish, Chinese, hopefully Arabic), Visual Arts (Ceramics)</p>

<p>My fairly definite transfer list as of now: Swarthmore, Reed, Wesleyan</p>

<p>Others I am considering: UChicago, Grinnell, Oberlin, Hampshire, Carleton, MaCalester</p>

<p>My question: What other schools should be on that list? I don't care about the name, but I want a school with good humanities where students are motivated to (yes, I'm going to say it) "learn for the sake of learning."</p>

<p>Any advice would be greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>Looks like my daughter's list, she just got into Reed ED.
I think you have an excellent list, considering your criteria.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Just so you know, Hampshire has a huge drug scene...I really liked it until I found that out.</p>

<p>Your list looks a lot like the LAC's I'm thinking about (though I can't decide if I want to stay with an LAC or go to something a bit bigger).</p>

<p>You may want to look at Bard if you like the others on your list a lot. Also, Kenyon is kind of similar to Oberlin.</p>

<p>I'm also considering women's colleges. They have a lot higher transfer acceptance rates than other co-ed LAC's on the same level. I like Smith a lot, and you may like Mt. Holyoke or Bryn Mawr too.</p>

<p>It is harder to get into these schools as a transfer than as a freshman, so make sure you choose some safer schools if you really want to transfer out. Lawrence University might be a good choice. Other safer schools with similar vibes are Lewis & Clark, Knox, and Kalamazoo.</p>