<p>intparent’s list is great. I’ll add a couple more reasons:</p>
<p>Because women’s colleges often have a strong sense of community and are often very welcoming, friendly, and supportive environments to learn in.</p>
<p>Because women’s colleges usually have a very strong and supportive alumni network that will be helpful in finding internships and jobs after graduation (as well as just being a generally supportive community for life.)</p>
<p>I absolutely agree - go visit a women’s college (preferably during spring or fall while classes are in session) and get a feel for it. Also remember that many women’s colleges are part of consortiums where students take classes (and socialize) with surrounding schools. So there WILL be men on campus, and you’ll have opportunities to meet men. It’s not a nunnery :)</p>
<p>All this said… I read your other thread looking for school recommendations and see that you’re maybe considering a more conservative, religious school environment. I think that most of the women’s colleges will tend towards open-mindedness if not liberalness. I know at Mount Holyoke the general feeling is to be open-minded and tolerant of everyone’s views and preferences, but that includes acceptance of not only conservative Christians, but also every variety of LGBTQ, etc. (and everything else.) So it that is going to bother you, it might not be your cup of tea.</p>