<p>I'm seriously considering the residential college at U of M but have heard there is a sort of stigma attached to the program. Is this justified in any way? I'm attracted to the language program and LAC feel.</p>
<p>Hippie Galore</p>
<p>hipsters and artsy kids</p>
<p>people tell me the language aspect of the RC is a blowoff, but don’t trust me completely on that.</p>
<p>otherwise, hipsters mostly.</p>
<p>The “stigma” keeps popping up here on CC, but my D has never experienced it. While her strong interest in languages and the arts, makes her a perfect fit for the RC…she has all types of friends (RC and non-RC) and is involved in a variety of activities on campus. </p>
<p>Yes, some of the kids in the RC have a “hipster” style, but certainly not all. People like to stereo-type, but as I’ve advised others…choose the RC if the courses and program appeal to you, don’t miss out on this great opportunity just because your worried about what your peers will think. You’ll find that in college you’ll gravitate towards others that share your interests once you get beyond the high school mentality of worrying about what everyone else thinks.</p>
<p>Wicksz, if you’re the kind of person that CARES about such stigma/hearsay or is easily influenced by it, I’m not sure you’re actually a fit for RC. Rugged individualism is very appreciated there 
That said the kids I know in the program are generally clever, pro-social folks looking for the LAC style experience who enjoy the interdisciplinary nature of some of the course offerings, plus the smaller classes, socratic discussions, language depth, etc.</p>
<p>And no, I’d be surprised if you found the language component in any way a blowoff. Pretty intense, especially the 8 credit core.</p>