College Overview: Macalester

Macalester: From a recent Grad
Small liberal arts colleges are all the rage now, and Macalester is a great one. It is one of the few that are located in a city (although the Twin Cities might not be that big). I once heard somebody say "Macalester is a place where some people do nothing, and others do everything," which is definitely true. People run the gamut from type-A achievers who get 4.0s and are involved everywhere to people who only go to class, do a minimum of work, and still do ok. I know my friends were all ove...

Macalester: You Wanna Go here??
If you are looking at going to Macalester make sure you know what you are gettin' yourself into. It is a liberal, tree-huggin, hooka-smoking, frisbee-throwing, dread-lock wearing, no need to shave kind of crowd. I actually came here by mistake. I was at Lafayette College my freshmen year and transferred here as a sophomore thinking it would be alright. Man was I wrong. If you are a conservative of any kind, or moderate for that matter I would strongly reccommend not going here.

Macalester: A Transfer's Perspective
Anyone looking for the big college party scene will be very disapointed. If you were popular in high school, chances are you won't be at Mac. We are all a bunch of outcasts, nerds, freaks that hate classist systems. If you are opinionated, individualistic, and liberal, you'll fit right in. People of faith may have trouble feeling accepted, but trust me, there is a place for you as long as you're appreciative of all faiths.

Macalester: Why I like Mac
I chose Macalester because I wanted to go to a small liberal arts college and live in a big city. I also like the fact that Macalester has a commitment to internationalism. For someone considering Mac, I would advise them to get involved at school. I feel that Macalester students in general participate in so many different activities in so many different areas, and it is one of the reasons I picked Macalester. If you can show that you care about taking time to affect things around you, Macaleste...

Macalester: Pick of the litter
I chose Macalester because it offers the opportunity to really shape your own degree. It is also one of the only schools that offers an environmental studies program, and the program is incredible and dynamic. The types of students that should stay away are the types of kids who are looking to play a lot of beer pong and mess around. You will have a lot of work to do when you get here, but it is definitely easy enough to get done in time, and it's worth how much you learn.

Macalester: Great Area and a Great Rep
Be involved in high school, don't just do one thing, do everything you possibly can it will help. I chose this school because it is in a great area, has a great reputation, and I fell in love with it when I took a tour. If you do not like liberals, and/or liberal ideas stay away from Mac. If you are not open minded also stay away.

Macalester: MAC-great academics
Bring a coat. Seriously. And if you're the type who likes huge parties then mac is not for you. We just drink in our rooms and hang out, no frat type parties really.