<p>Hey!</p>
<p>I'm currently considering three different schools for next year and am having a really hard time deciding. I was wondering if any current students could say what they don't like about Scripps, some of the downsides (if there are any)? Thanks so much.</p>
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<p>Seriously, there was very little I didn’t like about Scripps and now that I’m a graduate, I’m having an even harder time conjuring up thoughts of things I didn’t like when I was there (in fact, I find myself missing it on almost a daily basis).</p>
<p>That said, it isn’t for everyone (though I firmly believe everyone can find their niche if they put in the effort) and I would strongly recommend you visit and get a feel for the campus, students, activities, opportunities, etc.</p>
<p>I had a fantastic four years and wouldn’t trade if for the world.</p>
<p>This was less of a problem for me because I had a boyfriend, but meeting boys first semester can be very difficult. For some of my friends who were used to hanging out with more boys than girls, this was really hard. You eventually meet boys, especially if you make a habit of going out on weekends, or if you join clubs, or even if you’re just an outgoing person (which I’m definitely not). But I think in a lot of college situations, the first circle of friends you make are the people you are living with. Here, that obviously does not include boys.</p>
<p>And point two: I think we genuinely try to be eco-friendly, but we just like grass and pretty flowers too much. Our lawns are huge and it seems like there are sprinklers on somewhere at all times. </p>
<p>For me, both of these things are pretty negligible. And I’m so glad I made the choice I did. There’s nowhere I’d rather be.</p>
<p>One thing that a lot of people dislike is the fact that some of our systems are technologically archaic. We’re one of the few schools which actually requires us to go in person to register for classes, and the form has to be signed by our faculty adviser. Mostly I don’t mind this, because it provides an opportunity to talk to your adviser, and I’m lucky that the adviser I’ve had since sophomore year is awesome, organized, and really cares about making sure she has time to meet with advisees. But I know some people don’t like the system, and a few other similar policies.</p>
<p>I also think that the Claremont consortium could work better in some areas, particularly with extracurricular activities. The colleges aren’t always great about telling us what’s going on in other colleges. Last week the Pomona Student Union put on an absolutely amazing event–an academic panel about Harry Potter–but unfortunately, a lot of Scrippsies I know weren’t able to go because they didn’t know about it. For campus parties, there’s generally better communication. It also can be difficult to put together and get funding for 5-C clubs because of the fact that might have to deal with multiple administrations.</p>
<p>Overall, my experience at Scripps has been wonderful, and I highly recommend it. I’m graduating in a month, and I know I’ll miss it.</p>
<p>One thing that sometimes irks me is that they make the meeting boys part easier than it actually seems, and I agree with Eternal Icicle. Even if you do go out, sometimes it is still difficult because it can be difficult to just strike up a conversation with someone else. Especially first semester, I think to actually meet boys you need to be in classes with them, and go out on the weekends and make it a point to meet people or talk with the boys in your class.</p>
<p>Also, sometimes I get the feeling (this is at least for first-years) that once the students do find friends outside of Scripps, especially of they are boys, they will I guess “keep them” for themselves- not necessarily refusing to introduce you or anything, but at least with my friends I have gotten the feeling that since they have finally found other friends outside of Scripps, they don’t necessarily want to share them. If that makes sense? It’s not necessarily something that is completely bothersome to the point where it annoys me all the time and I get angry about it, but it is a little tidbit.</p>
<p>Overall my experience has been wonderful though, and you should choose Scripps 
Can I ask where else you’re choosing from?</p>