Breanna

I think Lawrence's campus is just right. It's not too big to where you can't get to know people and the professors know your name and study habits. I applied at different colleges where there were undergrads and graduate students and it just wasn't what I wanted. Appleton - is a great town/city. It has roughly 72, 000 people. I come from what I consider a "big" city and I like the "smaller" city feeling because I'm not engulfed with the city around me. I can concentrate on school and be active in the community at the same time.

The biggest thing that makes me happy at Lawrence, concerning academics are the professors. They make you want to go to class and be actively involved. The professors know you, they want to get to know you. I've heard of friends at other schools where they have introduction classes of 200 students. The professors can't get to know them personally. Here, the students get to know professors and we can go to their offices and visit them. Students can discuss topics other than who's dating who. During the presidential campaign, Lawrence students were actively involved in making their voices heard. Everywhere you go there was at least one conversation about politics. There are many diverse conversations that revolve on much more than a typical 18-22 yr old's conversation.

There was an issue early in the year concerning the safety of the LGBTQ community on campus. Students all around campus stood up and let their voices be heard that said Lawrence is an accepting community by putting signs on their door indicating a "Safe Space."

Students feel comfortable. In my dorm we prop doors open and people come around for random conversations and we all get to know each other. We didn't know anyone when we first came here. My closest friends on campus are those on my floor. I was so concerned about my roommate during the summer. I was afraid that we wouldn't get along but it turns out we're practically the best of friends and we get along so well. If I was up at 2 am on Tuesday, which is currently now. I'm up with friends watching a movie or finishing some late night studying. I'm not out partying because I choose not too. There are plenty of things to do on campus so long as you put yourself out there and introduce yourself to new things.

That they are rich white kids who know how to play music.

NO!!!!!!

There are different kids from different backgrounds. There are people here who aren't involved in the Conservatory.