Transferring: Macalester vs. other midwestern LACs

Colleges and Universities A-Z Macalester College
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<p>I'm currently a sociology/ political science sophomore at CU Boulder, starting at Emerson College for my freshman year.</p>

<p>I just finished up apps to Carleton, Macalester, Grinnell, and Beloit for Fall 2014.</p>

<p>All of these schools look great on paper, and the tours have all felt about the same, but it's really hard to get a vibe on the student culture and classroom environment. </p>

<p>With anyone who's had experiences at these schools, how would you characterize these things, as well as the experience of being a transfer student? CU has had virtually no resources for being a transfer student, so somewhere that provides a special orientation/ other accommodations would be really ideal.</p>

<p>Additionally, I've read that the queer/LGBT communities on these campuses are well-tolerated, but little beyond that. For anyone who's experienced that aspect of these schools, what is that "scene" like? Emerson's was thriving, CU is virtually nonexistent.</p>

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<p>Hello wvickroy,</p>

<p>In 2013, Macalester was voted one of the most LGBT friendly colleges by the Huffington Post and Campus Pride.
<a href=“Campus Pride Releases 2013 'Top 25 LGBT-Friendly Universities And Colleges' Listing | HuffPost Voices”>Campus Pride Releases 2013 'Top 25 LGBT-Friendly Universities And Colleges' Listing | HuffPost Voices; </p>

<p>Visit the LGBT@Mac page, <a href=“http://www.macalester.edu/multiculturallife/lgbtq/”>Abby Marsh - Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice - Macalester College, for more information about the LGBT support and activities at Macalester. If you would like to speak to a current Mac student that is part of LGBT@Mac or if you have other questions, please contact us at <a href=“mailto:admissions@macalester.edu”>admissions@macalester.edu</a>. </p>

<p>Best of luck with your transfer applications!</p>