<p>I'm pretty much done with my college list, except I can't get Vassar out of my mind.
Initially, it was on my list. I visited it and loved the environment, but since it was over the summer, I didnt really get to talk to any students. In making my final list, I crossed it off for a number of reasons. Firstly, I heard that it had a huge homosexual population -- although I am not averse to gays, this coupled with the huge female population... it doesn't seem like there are too many guy "prospects". In addition, I characterize myself as a "liberal Republican" --would I feel out of place at an overwhelmingly left winged school?
I really should have visited during the school year... but I couldn't/can't.
Your input would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>My advice: grow up.</p>
<p>I would apply if you cant get it out of your mind, its a great place with plenty of mainstream students. Much less PCU than Wesleyan for example.</p>
<p>Casablanca,
If you are basing your impression on a time when there were no students there, you are probably not basing it on reality. A school can be very different when the students aren't there. I visited Williams the summer before my senior year, and then again that fall. I didn't like it more or less any particular time, but the atmosphere was VERY DIFFERENT.</p>
<p>I am a conservative republican, and I would advise you not to base your decision on politics. Provided you are not planning on attending Berkeley, or Bob Jones U, your profs are going to range from centrist to radically liberal anywhere you go. And no matter where you go there will be at least a token group of Republicans you can befriend if your politics are extremely important to you.</p>
<p>casablanca --</p>
<p>So, what schools do you currently have on your final list?</p>
<p>Casablanca-
Didn't you post this on one of the other forums?? If not, there was a very similar post. Vassar and the students who attend are open-minded and supportive of individuality-- consequently, mainstream and non-mainstream folks are comfortable being who they are-- whether it be gay or arch conservative. Vassar isn't "hugely" homosexual-- I hate when I hear that-- that is a rumor that will not die. Its just that they are comfortable and vocal. You want gay-- go to Northampton. You want creative, supportive, nurturing-- go to Vassar. You won't regret it. I went many years ago-- and it was a great choice.</p>