Lafayette College
“First of all, Lafayette from an academic perspectiveBrightCivil Engineering
First of all, Lafayette from an academic perspective is quite good. The professors almost always have time to meet with you, the content of the coursework is relevant, and academics all around are fine. Everything else however is just inexcusable. There is nothing to do in your free time but sit around in the dorms. The school has cracked down on partying, by placing all the frats on probation, which might not be a bad thing for everyone, but the school doesn't provide alternative activities for students to engage in.
If you are interested in the athletics here, find a different school. I was on the cross country team here for two months before getting kicked off without being able to compete. The teams favor recruits ONLY.
DON'T GO INTO TOWN AT NIGHT! You will be mugged and/or assaulted. If you like movies, too bad. The nearest movie theater is over 10 miles away.
The food here is not so bad, but the meal plan is just far too expensive.
Looking at the social scene, if you fit in perfectly back in high school where people were not so friendly, you'll have no problem making friends here, but if you are different from the "norm", or a bit awkward like me, then prepare to be alienated. This place is EXACTLY like high school where people stay with their groups, and make no effort to reach out and meet new people. 2/3s of the friends I made here suddenly started hating me second semester. The only way to have something to do here, is to know a lot of people.
Well there you have it. My summary of why this school makes me unhappy.I can't wait to get out of here.
view full review→Mar 09 2009
1st Year Male -- Class 2012
Faculty Accessibility: B+, Surrounding City: F
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“I've lived in Easton, Pennsylvania all of myBrightMechanical Engineering
I've lived in Easton, Pennsylvania all of my life, which is where Lafayette is located. I love the campus. It's hands down the best small college campus I visited/researched. The faculty at the school want to get to know you on a personal, even first name, basis. The only negative I've experienced is the lack of parties available for freshman guys during the first and second semester.
view full review→Dec 07 2008
1st Year Male -- Class 2012
Innovation: A+, Scholastic Success: B-
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“Lafayette gives you the opportunity to make yourEnglish
Lafayette gives you the opportunity to make your own experience -- there are a lot of "entrepreneurs" at the college who start really remarkable things with the remarkable resources available here. You need a positive attitude and a strong sense of self to distinguish yourself from the sometimes overly preppy, homogenous crowd -- but once you find your niche and your voice, the possibilities are truly endless. It's a rigorous academic environment, filled with people who want you to succeed in the classroom and in the work world -- this college is dedicated (perhaps to a fault) to your professional success.
view full review→Jan 16 2008
Alumnus Male -- Class 2000
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