<p>are you visiting the weekend of april 17 - april 20? I am :)</p>
<p>“I didn’t even look into Princeton for one reason and one reason only: Eating Clubs. If they had been a small thing at the school, I might have been able to overlook it, but they aren’t. They’re basically the social scene at the school and I hated the idea of them. I think the idea of Eating Clubs is counter to everything Pomona is about (if you really fell in love with Pomona). I don’t think you’d be happy there.”</p>
<p>Also, have any of you guys actually been to Princeton? Have you really encountered droves of snobby and elitist individuals here? The students here are some of the friendliest I have ever met. The vast majority of the people here and incredibly nice and down to earth</p>
<p>As far as diversity, how long ago was this individual at Princeton?
I can’t really comment on Pomona’s diversity, but here’s a link to a profile of the Class of 2012 here at Princeton: [Princeton</a> University | Admission Statistics](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/]Princeton”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/admission_statistics/)</p>
<p>I know the university has been putting in a lot of effort into creating a diverse community. The students here have incredibly diverse interests and span from many backgrounds, since the university can afford to give good financial aid to those who cannot meet the huge costs of attending. </p>
<p>Although I will give you one thing. A lot of people don’t watch much TV. I personally follow 5 TV shows, but usually watch them on the weekends on my laptop.</p>
<p>Have any of you guys even been to Princeton? Been out to the eating clubs? They’re really not as terrible as they sound.</p>
<p>They’re basically giant houses where upperclassmen eat meals and participate in social activities, and the clubs have parties on the weekends. The eating clubs have sports teams, study areas, computer labs, random social events, semiformals. Half of them are sign-in, and membership in these is determined by lottery. The university subsidizes a large portion of eating club costs, but it doesn’t cover the social fee (since the university dining plans don’t have social fees). The difference in cost is sizable (more than a couple hundred), but I’ve met upperclassmen who’ve taken out loans to pay for their eating clubs and are very happy with their decision since they provide an extra community within the university.</p>
<p>On the weekends, sign-in clubs are open to any Princeton students. There is no fee for a student to go to these parties, so it’s basically giant parties, where you can dance, party, hang out. Terrace Club is probably the chillest place on campus. It’s full of rooms with couches where people just hang out. There’s a basement where people can get beer and dance, another dance room where bands can set up (Terrace often has bands and DJs come in, Hit Factory just played there last night). </p>
<p>The bicker clubs often do require passes, but members are given many extra so if you know an upperclassmen in one of the clubs they’re not hard to come by. It just depends who you’re friends with. </p>
<p>I really don’t see them as this beacon of elitism. They’re community houses, and they host giant parties for all Princeton students to enjoy. Centralizing the social scene this way ensures that when you go out, you WILL see people you know. Lots of them. At some schools you wouldn’t even think to go out by yourself, but I’ve done this because I know that I will see tons of people I know. I’ve never been wrong.</p>
<p>Also, while they are the main component of our “social scene,” they’re not the only one. There are sororities and frats who throw their own parties in rooms (if you’re into that kind of thing… I personally am not a fan of greek life). Many students also throw parties in their rooms, and there’s always the option of just keeping it to a few people, staying in, and hanging out. Alcohol Initiative throws many events on the weekend for those who wish to do something but don’t want to be surrounded by alcohol.</p>
<p>Person in question was at Princeton in the mid-2000’s, and do remember that this was her perception in comparing the two schools.</p>
<p>Williams has much more of a sports culture than Pomona. If this is something you’re looking for, especially if you see yourself participating, then this might be a consideration. If you are not particularly interested in sports, then Pomona would be a better fit in that regard. Williams feels “east coast prep.” Pomona is “Southern California laid back.”
The consortium is the big plus for Pomona. You have the intimacy of an LAC and the resources of a university of 5,000 students. It’s quite unique, actually.</p>
<p>After visiting both campus, I am 100% sure that Pomona will be a better fit for me. I literally loved everything about Pomona including people, professors, and weather. IMO, I thought Williams was a bit too cliquey and preppy for me. Everybody kinda seemed to segregate themselves, which was definitely a minus.</p>
<p>yayyayay!! see u at Pomona! make sure you join the Pomona facebook group! Which OA adventure are u gonna do?</p>
<p>Did you make your decision already? (sorry haven’t been keeping up.)</p>
<p>Another reason Pomona > Williams, or Princeton for that matter. More Fulbright Fellows.</p>
<p>When I was at Pomona, I knew a few people who turned down Princeton. They cited the academic experience as being different. And Princeton’s definitely a lot preppier and more pretentiously oriented than Pomona.</p>
<p>Of these two outstanding choices, I was admitted to Pomona and Williams when I applied. Mother liked Pomona, father and I liked Williams. </p>
<p>Since you prefer warm weather and your parents are moving to California, then Pomona is a no brainer. No school is worth your complaint. Since you prefer comfort to challenges of weather and tradition, I believe Pomona will satisfy on all accounts.</p>
<p>Is the Oxford exchange program worth it for you? Buying features and benefits will only frustrate your real underlying need: the cold, isolation and perceived insecurity that historical Williams represents against the new age warmth of sunny Pomona.</p>
<p>Pre-Med at both schools are outstanding and you will not regret your choice. Why the “can’t decide” syndrome. You seem to already have made your mind up. You simply appear to not want to let go of an acorn like Williams with regret.</p>
<p>PeterPan: stick to your guns. Go Pomona. Besides, it’s not far from DisneyLand.</p>
<p>The two well known consortium liberal arts colleges are Amherst and Pomona.</p>
<p>Since you either were rejected and or dismissed Amherst as a choice, then Pomona will satisfy the social benefits without the expense of flying to and fro from the cold and distant Albany to the sunny landscapes of California.</p>