Haverford College Top Questions

About 'Fordians: Somewhat. We have plenty of good-looking people, but many of us do have our private (or public) geek traits. And the social awkwardness, particularly among Haverford boys, really is evident. But the social scene is tolerable. About the college itself, it really is small, it really isn't widely known outside of maybe New Jersey, and it is somewhat insular. We are also often too politically correct for our own good.

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I do know a short, hairy Dan but otherwise, only sort of. Most Haverfordians love peace, though only a small amount are actually Quaker.

Haverford students approach academics with intensity and vigor, sometimes too much so. Many people at Haverford remain so focused in their academics that they lose sight of life being a comprehensive learning experience.

I think most of the campus fits at least one stereotype, but that's not to say we don't have attractive nerds or awkard partiers. Most students accept the stereotypes as true overall, but find their own clique of people with similar interests, whether that is athletics, arts, extracurriculars or a specific academic area.

The awkward stereotype is definitely true and evident after about 15 minutes on the campus. There are some smart kids and some not so smart kids but the stereotypes of kids thinking that they are smart is definitely true as well.

On the Track Team, we do study a lot and are very open community. I have no idea about the rest of the school.

As a starry-eyed freshman, I would have told you no. As an embittered senior--well, still no. We have a lot of go-getters, and, conversely, a lot of apathy. If people come from money, they try to downplay it (this is especially contrasted by the classes I take at Penn, where money is practically strewn about.) People tend to be modest, though, by and large, surprisingly P.C. and/ or boring. The boys are unremarkable, short/ hairy, though they're mostly not named Dan.

For the most part, yes. I think the thing that's most different from what I expected is that students are more apathetic. I think everyone has waaaaay to much going on most of the time.

Honestly, I think the above characteristics do tend to apply to Haverford students. Obviously we can't make blanket statements, and yes, some Haverford students are conservative, smooth-talkers, formal and well-dressed, or not concerned about others (not necessarily all of the above in one student). As a group Haverford students are activists- but that doesn't mean everyone is activisty, it just means that activsm plays a substantial role in campus life. Haverford's honor code is indeed an important aspect of academic life, and I particularly notice this when I talk to friends at other schools where students often cheat, and talk openly and incessantly about grades.

Sometimes. I'd say that they are, on the whole, not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} accurate.

Not really. I think situations are only as awkward as you make them, but even so, I find Haverford no more or less awkward than anywhere else I've ever been. There is also more diversity (especially economic) than most people give the school credit for. And all Haverford guys are DEFINITELY not short, Jewish or named Dan, although many are hairy.

Overall Haverford students are really smart, interesting, and involved in activities and community service. But what most surprises me about Haverford is how everyone is so different at the same time. Haverford is really diverse in that people come from all types of places and experiences. It is not surprising to see a group of students really into alternative music, a group of jocks and some more typical nerds all sitting at the same table at lunch. Every single one of them is a closet nerd, so it works!