<p>As a Mount Holyoke student, I would say that most girls here find romantic prospects by going to parties. There are men in our classes, and we head to their colleges for classes too, but there’s a reason we have the horrible reputation of “jumping” men on the PVTA (bus that runs between the Five Colleges).</p>
<p>HOWEVER, I have had a patently different experience. I joined a club that works a lot with the other co-ed institutions in the Consortium, and also with co-ed schools from around the country. I was never a party kid in high school–the opposite, I loathed parties. I still hate going to gigantic anonymous parties at UMass–it’s why I don’t go! But, I managed to meet lots of guys at the other colleges through my club’s functions and parties; you’d be surprised at how much fun some “traditional” parties can be when you know most of the people there!</p>
<p>However, if you’re introverted and find it difficult to meet guys in a co-ed setting, you’ll definitely have problems at a women’s college. I wish you wouldn’t focus on that so much–I’ve made AMAZING friends at MHC and haven’t worried much about guys–but if it’s an important aspect of college life to you, steer clear of the women’s colleges. Although, just as a tip, your as you said “wholesome” lifestyle is actually much more accepted at women’s colleges!</p>