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The best thing about Sarah Lawrence is that if there is something you feel is lacking at the school you can work with the administration and your teachers to bring it to campus. If it is an area of study you can work on it through your independent conference work until there is a class that addresses it. The attention you get from teachers and the administration (with the admin you have to get off your butt and ask for it, but all that entails is just an e-mail requesting time) is incredible. I don't think there is another school where face to face time is available on such an equalizing basis. Yes teachers are teachers, but most of them are addressed by their first name (in fact I think that is the case for all of them), yes they know more than you, but you aren't expected to censor yourself for them. I also love the ability to work in multiple disciplines. So many school section off each discipline, if you are in one you are highly limited in all others. There are some limits here, but there is a lot of room to work in many fields to a higher degree then anywhere else I looked at during my college search. Linked to this is the sense that it is never too late to learn. As opposed to conservatory based performing arts programs at SLC you can join the theater, dance, music, or arts programs having never done anything in these fields and still be accepted as much as the virtuoso artists who also make up these programs. Specifically the dance program has incredible, and in some cases, well known teachers who treat all equally and emphasize healthy fun dancing and work to eliminate the stress of competition. The only thing I would change would be the endowment, the school is held back by its lack of income and this is at the base of all the problems I have encountered, a very high tuition, too few admin workers making the administration inefficient. When people hear I go to Sarah Lawrence I tend to get one of four responses; I've never heard of it, St. Lawrence? That's a wonderful school, or most often Is that a girl's school? No we are not St. Lawrence, yes we are a wonderful school if a little unconventional, no we are not a women's college, we have been co-ed since 1968 (but we do still have approximately a 30/70 male female ratio and a large homosexual community). Most of my time on campus is spent in my room or in class, or rehearsal, but I do tend to be a homebody, and I have more class time then most because I am in a performing art "third". Bronxville and Yonkers are not college towns, and while relations aren't great I would say that if anything they are indifferent as opposed to negative. There is not a ton of school pride here in that there isn't a large sense of campus wide community, which is to be expected when you have a school made up of highly independent people. Is there anything unusual about Sarah Lawrence? You might want to ask what is usual about this school. Most of our classes are small and are in a seminar format where in theory the students discuss the readings and what they are learning under the guidance of the teacher as opposed to being lectured (except for the one year long class worth of required lectures). Are physical education requirements are really quite minimal, and credit options vary from playground games, sports teams, recorded individual work outs at the gym, movement classes as part of performing arts classes, and quitting smoking through health services. Some of the most frequent complaints are the quality of food and housing, the inefficiency of the admin, the lack of party life, the class registration system which makes getting ones prefered classes a game of chance, and the price of tuition. There is no one experience here I will always remember, all of it has been memorable, all four years as a dance third, my year abroad in Paris, the performances I was a part of, Michael Moore's visit, Samantha Power's visit, the yearly flower circle in the spring, improv classes outside in the spring, the campus after a big snow, the changing leaves, hours spent in a corner of the library working, all of these will be with me for a long time.

I'm from California and moving across the country to go to school was a huge decision-- but it is one that I've been happy with for the last four years. The classes I've taken and the people I've met have been fantastic. Even though I've had some difficulties they have all been resolved through conversations with the rigth people (it just took some time to find them).

The size of the school is really great- there is a definite sense of community due to the amount of friendly, familiar faces. However, there is no real community space (especially when the weather is bad), so it is sometimes hard to meet new people.

My favorite thing about Sarah Lawrence is the individual approach to everything. Everyone has the opportunity to study what they want, and every view is, if not accepted, certainly considered and reacted to. I myself would not elect to change anything about the school, because it is so perfectly suited for my needs. There are, however, a number of people who do not thrive on campus and probably transfer within a year or so. You either love it or you hate it. However, because the school tries to put itself out there right from the get go (our marketing motto is "You are different, so are we") our applicant pool is pretty self-selective. SLC is a small school, and so the social life can be somewhat stifling. Sometimes I feel a little bit claustrophobic, but it is only during those scant few moments when there isn't some activity that's taking up my time. On the flipside, the friendships you make here are engaging, satisfying and life-long. SLC is located half an hour north of New York City. You can use the MetroNorth train, however at eleven bucks for a return ticket, it can get expensive. On weekends there's the option of using the college's free van service which drops you off at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sarah Lawrence straddles two towns: Yonkers and Bronxville. Within walking distance, Yonkers offers Cross County Mall (America's first outdoor mall!), where you can shop at various department stores, or catch a movie at the Multiplex. Bronxville is an extremely wealthy, boutiquy little town. There are many gorgeous Tudor houses that make up the surrounding neighborhood as well as the campus itself. There is also a small Indie cinema in B-ville, as well as some great restaurants and diners. Bronxville certainly doesn't consider itself a college town (local high-schoolers have been known to engage in drive-by insult-shouting) and Sarah Lawrence students don't really associate themselves with the town's conservative values. Sarah Lawrence has a lot of school pride, but not in the traditional sense. Sports are not extremely popular amongst those who aren't playing them, and we tend to view them with a sense of irony. However, there is a lot of intense loyalty to our values and way of life. There is nothing generic about our school. Call it four years of summer camp, if you will. The student body is fairly homogenous, and extremely political, which makes for an interesting dynamic. I sometimes have the impression that people enjoy courting controversy for controversy's sake (most people go several steps beyond wearing their sexuality on their sleeves) which while exciting, can be occasionally tiresome. There is hardly a day when the student body isn't discussing some sort of issue and raising questions about it, whether it is the creation of an Ethnic Studies Department (what exactly is "ethnic studies"?) or the implementation of gender neutral bathrooms.

The best thing about SLC is the education and the teachers. The teachers really care about you and what you are studying. When I am at school I spend most of my time in the dorms but on the weekends everybody goes into New York City and enjoys everything that they city has to offer.

Sarah Lawrence only has about 1600 students, and when everyone knows everyone like that, it can get a bit catty, especially since there's three women to every guy. But it's easy enough to stay away from petty gossip if you want to, and most people know better than to believe the first thing they hear about someone. People really do form their own opinions. The campus is somewhat isolated, and that can be a problem. We're right next to Bronxville, which, while not downright hostile toward SLC-ers, does tend to look down it's collective nose at us. Every once in a while some students from the local high school will drive by a group of college students walking off campus and verbally harass them (yelling things like fag, or dyke as per the stereotype of the college) and there have been a few occasions when they will throw a soda or eggs at us, but this is extremely unusual, and most people will go their whole time here without incident. The Sarah Lawrence administration can be hell to deal with. The college doesn't have a lot of money, despite how expensive it is to go here, because there isn't a big tradition of alumni donations like there are at some of the other more expensive schools. Most of your tuition actually goes to pay your teachers, which, while ensuring that if you get a class you're interested in, it will probably be a great class, also means that it's hell to jump through administrative hoops. For example, some people come here for psych and don't get to take a psych class 'till sophomore year. Overall, though, it's manageable, and if you make a big enough fuss you can usually get someone to help you out.

I like having the intimate campus juxtaposed to New York City. It's the best of both worlds. I know everyone at school and can feel really comfortable there-but if I ever get sick of the same space and people, I can hop the train right into the city and be anonymous for a while. I think SLC is very open and receptive to just about anything you want to do or be. I would like to see more involvement and a little less trepidation surrounding campus events though. There really is a lot going on here, and you can either choose to immerse yourself in it or be totally distant and let the city be your world.

Sarah Lawrence is very small. You quickly start to recognize almost everyone. There is also no school pride and no campus life, most events are very sparsely attended. The athletics are very minor as well. Bronxville is a cute little town, but there isn't much to do in it, New York City however, is only about 35 minutes away. Everyone seems to go to the city every weekend, weekends on campus are very sad.

I love Sarah Lawrence. I definitely have had my share of complaints... but at the end of the day, there is no school I would rather be at. And I'll try to explain why. The location is great for anybody who enjoys quiet neighborhoods with easy access to the city. Personally, since I am originally from New York, I didn't need to be *in* the city all the time. It was old news for me. It's great that it's close... but I'm definitely very happy to be in a college where I can find peace and quiet that isn't necessarily indoors. I love being able to sit outside on the lawn(s) without the constant drone of traffic in the distance. Sarah Lawrence is in Bronxville, which is... in my opinion, pretty dull. There's one bar that everyone goes to locally... and not much else. I would definitely say that most people leave Bronxville/Yonkers to go to the city for a good time. I would personally recommend having a car... or befriending someone who does. Being a freshman here (when I didn't have a car) was REALLY frustrating for me. I got really sick of bronxville/the campus and got sick of taking the train to the city. Also... SLC is really small. Its comforting at times, but most of the time it's just really frustrating. I also recommend living off campus after your Freshman year. You'll save a ton of money and won't feel so trapped. Lets see... don't come here if you want to play sports seriously, and don't come here if you want to attend college football games... and don't come here if you don't want to participate in class discussions (I'll elaborate later on that.) Despite our lack of sports teams... I'd say we all have a good amount of school pride. Sarah Lawrence is really special and different and I don't know anyone who isn't proud to be going here.

SLC is the perfect size. It is not so big that you feel lost in a see of undergrads who professor seem to care little about when compared to their graduate TAs. It is not so small that you remember everyones name and you feel trapped in a claustrophobic small liberal arts college bubble. You will recognize most faces. You will know many names. But you will still only have a small group of select friends that you actually "know." If, however, like me you come from a big city don't worry. Manhattan is a 30 min train ride away. I go in almost every weekend for at least an afternoon with friends from school or friends that have matriculated to many of the New York schools.

Sarah Lawrence is a very small school for a reason. There are few people that are really cut out to be here, and the truth is that alot of the people that are here, really arn't cut out to be here.

Sarah Lawrence is hippy school. We sit in circles, discuss our opinions and feelings and sing 'kumbaya'. When i visited as a prospective student, half the girls in my tour group were stolen by a group of students going 'pirate-ing'. The theatre students practice fencing on the main lawn and it is not odd to see a drum circle or a bunch of musicians jamming wherever. Anything goes including campus-wide games of capture the flag and various school dances where you are encouraged to wear the least amount of clothes possible.

Good size, great education. Terrific relationships between students and faculty. Supports the arts and emphasizes writing. Not a school if you're big into sports. Pretty campus. Good location

Sarah Lawerence is in Bronxville which is definately not a college town and most of the people in Bronxville are very wealthy and look down on Sarah Lawerence students, like we are stinking up the town when ever we come into town. Bronxville is a beautiful town to visit family in for a day, not the kind of place you would want to spend a lot of time in, therefore everyone at Sarah Lawerence usually goes into the city. the school is perfect if you like a small welcoming evironment where students are cottled by professors and have classes that are adjusted to their needs, but this does not mean that the other students are nice though they tend to be standoffish and cold, you really need to make an effort to become firends with anyone but the people you live with.

At Sarah Lawrence, students learn how to communicate their ideas. The most important key to this is the 1 on 1 conference system, but these skills are also developed in the performing and creative arts, in politics and science courses, and really every aspect of campus life.

The best thing about Sarah Lawrence is the academics, but everything else is bad, especially the social life, regardless of gender or orientation. The people that come here tend to be poorly adjusted and anti-social and there are few college sponsored activities worth going to. You will either spend most of your time in the library or in your room studying. Sometimes things happen on Thursday and Friday nights, but nothing to get excited about. If you value friends and a real social life, make sure you know lots of people at Columbia or NYU, otherwise don't come here, you will regret it.

The school is very small and most people do go to the city for all or most of the weekend. The food and a lot of the facilities are pretty bad but the teachers are amazing.

The big picture about Sarah Lawrence is that it can be a social black hole. There isn't really a sense of community or school pride at all, unless you are on a sports team or in theater, and even then the feeling is limited. Most everyone leaves to go to NYC on the weekend, so it gets empty and not much happens. The "biggest" controversy on campus was about security crack downs on smoking pot on 4/20. The food is terrible, and food options are significantly limited as well as overpriced.

Sarah Lawrence definitely earns its reputation as unique. We have a distinctive academic program and, whether we're lauding it or dissing it, we're always at least secretly glad not to be normal. It is not unusual on campus to see a large papier mache dinosaur head in the middle of campus for no discernible reason (as I did yesterday) or for a group of friends to decide to walk to the grocery store at midnight carrying a mop as a mascot (as I did my first year). Of course, we do also spend plenty of time sitting under trees having intense conversations and looking just like students on the front of any college brochure.

Sarah Lawrence in general really depends on the individual. To succeed here you've got be particularly self-motivated. It's the type of school that forces you to make a lot of decisions yourself, which is great for most, but we do have a high transfer rate. Small schools are really great, there's an imediate sense of community. Everyone knows where everything is. You find your own little community within the community. Despite what we hear, Bronxville is a fairly nice town. It's not necessarily a college town, but it's nice none-the-less. To the outside world, SLC has a good reputation. If you leave here with nothing else, you leave knowing how to communicate, with anyone, anywhere.

Everything here is over all pretty good, its a good size for me but opinions very, one thing i would change though would be strictness in certain areas such as use of substances all of them not just booze but cigarettes too. I spend most of my time in The Heimbold visual arts center since im a film student, its supposed to be amazing but its not so much lots of stuff none of which you can use, sometimes i wish money was used in better ways but who am i to say anything they wont let me see how it works and understand what might need fixing.

the education is the most unique in the country. its really the most amazing thing about the school. and the faculty is , on the whole, unbeatable.

Sarah Lawrence was the perfect school /for me/, which is an important distinction. Instead of final exams, we have conference papers, 20 page papers on an aspect of each class that we personally are interested in. It makes for individualized study, and a lot of interdisciplinary work. The school is very small, and 70 female, which was ideal for me, though not for everyone. Bronxville, the town in which we are located, kind of despises us, but we're thirty minutes from New York City, so there's always that.

The main reason that I came to Sarah Lawrence is that it was heart-warmingly off-kilter. It was a place where you could get an equal number of compliments for an off the wall fashion choice as you could for a well thought out debate in class. It was a place where you could meet people who weren't afraid to be different, even if that meant liking something mainstream.

Having left SLC, the main thing that strikes me is the distinctiveness of the school. I rarely talk to anyone who has had anything approaching my experience: first name basis with professors, small classes, personally directed research, etc. It horrifies me how many alumni from other universities defined their academic experience by lectures and overworked teaching assistants. They, in turn, are shocked that I've never encountered a TA. The other thing that strikes me is the sense of identity which SLC has instilled in me. I still refer to the school and its opinions as "us" and "ours," and I still hold a great amount of interest in the school's interest and pursuits. Despite how little I felt the sense of community while I was there, I feel it strongly now that I've left it.

People have a very quirky pride about SLC-- it's not your typical school spirit, but a lot of people have a lot of love for this place.

If you intend to go to Sarah Lawrence you should have a good idea of what you want to do in life but also expect that to change. For example, I started SLC wanting to be a choreographer and now I want to be a theology professor. That being said, I still have the opportunity to express myself in dance because of our non-majors based cirriculumn. It is a mixed blessing to have no requirements besides taking a least 10 credits in each of the four disciplines (social sciences, sciences, humanities, creative arts). Having no requirements means that you can build your own ciriculumn from the classes offered so that you have a well rounded education or to prepare for graduate school or to get an existential understanding of the world that will ready you for life "on the outside". However, it also means that if you aren't focused you could spend four years taking classes that have nothing to do with one another and come out ill-prepared for anything except being able to have good dinner party discussions. I think one of the best things about Sarah Lawrence is conference work. Instead of tests or finals (though sciene and language classes do have those) most classes require conference work instead. That means that you choose a topic related to your class and write a 15-30 page (depending on the professor, if it's a semester or year long course, etc) on that topic. It allows you to become productively knowledgable about something you've always wanted a chance to study further. I have learned almost as much in conference as I do in my classes; it's a really wonderful experience.

The best thing about SLC is the freedom & independent study. I'd change: the food. Its a bit small, but I like it that way. People are either impressed or don't know it exists, extreme-- I know. The library. No college town. SLC administration can be a bit elusive. No school pride.

the most obnoxious question usually asked, when you are a student of slc, is 'what's your major?' at slc we don't have majors, not by accident, not because we want students to fail in the real world, but because it enables students to experiment with learning in different areas and different ways and find out what it is they are really passionate about instead getting stuck in a career path that they later realize they don't like. it enables studnets to diversify their options in the future.

Best pedagogy ever, far superior to lectures. little tradition, administration is harsh on social life, good name recognition in the arts, career counseling department miserable.

it is very easy for students who are new to this campus to feel isolated and alone because this campus can be so fragmentary, what with almost all the juniors going off to study abroad, and seniors, as a result, do not know many people in other years.

Sarah Lawrence is a place where you can get the most out of your education because there are few requirements and the education is really in your hands. The campus is friendly and I like it.

The school is a good size, but could be bigger. Its small enough that you know everyone, but you still know everyone's drama- even if you arent friends with them. there is not too much school pride.

I was always struck by how different Sarah Lawrence is in contrast to the communities of larger schools. We claim to have a leg up on them for being so much smaller, but, I worked a summer on the campus of the University of Chicago and was aware of a palpable kind of community there--one of scholarly learning. It's not something I ever experienced at Sarah Lawrence. People are pretty busy learning on their own, pursuing their separate interests and projects, expressing themselves through whacky art--and some of that is amazing, and lends to an incredible kind of community, maybe one that other schools cannot achieve. And maybe it can be blamed entirely on the subpar library or some other such banal thing, but SLC is a college without the collegiate atmosphere--to its credit and detriment.

Problems abound and those can be explained by people far more invested in the administration than me -- small is better for me, writing programs are a huge draw, as is the literature department. My only opinion about the school is based entirely on the academics; socially, I'm indifferent and have heard too many complaints to make any serious contributions.

I love the Don system at Sarah Lawrence. If I have a problem with anything, I go straight to my don to talk about it. It can be about the most trivial subject. They care about you! If I could change one thing at Sarah Lawrence, it would definitely be to have students that were more interested in participating in club events. Sometimes I have to practically wave food in their faces to get their attention! When I tell people I go to Sarah Lawrence, I get mixed reactions. If I tell parents, they are usually very impressed. When I tell other students, I either get "I've never heard of it" or "so are you going to become a lesbian?" In terms of school pride, there is almost none. Athletes tend to have the most. The most frequent student complaint is the lack of men.

SLC is extremely expensive for its result. Four years ($180k+) later, and at around 130{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} (or more if you want) the workload, you drop into the world with a liberal arts bachelors degree with no major, just the name of the prestigious college, which you hope will mean something to the person who could potentially hire you. However, with all that work you do, it's hard to say the time spent at least doesn't pay off. The individual has to decide whether or not to take full advantage of the empathic student body, the open and interpersonal social atmosphere and the hard work one's professors and advisers do to direct one's college experience to maximum effect. Because of the price, many many students take months off in between, study abroad, or transfer in/out now and then to save or gather money to pay for the college.

A student's SLC experience is what he/she makes of it. Students have many opportunities to work with professors who are active in their given field and many of whom publish/perform regularly. Through strong relationships with professors, students can make fantastic contacts for their post-college life. If a student really takes their studies seriously they can explore areas of interest in broad and in depth manners. They can cater a course of study that is specific to their interests and where they see themselves working in the future. Students at SLC can have many new experiences and are encouraged to do so--so you haven't ever taken dance before, why not try taking some dance classes or so you hated high school physics why dont you take a chance to explore physics in a new way.

Tell someone you're studying at Sarah Lawrence and you get either, "Oh! That's the school from 'Ten Things I Hate About You'" or "Oh! Isn't that an all-girl's school?" Well, we were mentioned in a few movies, and we have men (I'm pretty sure I've seen one or two on campus. Their presence might be mostly myth, but if you look hard enough, you might find one,) but no one seems to get it right. We live in the library or the art studios; we write hundreds upon hundreds of pages a semester--we work hard here; we're not just looking for a finishing school to give us our MRS. We're involved; our faculty is involved; even the cafeteria staff is involved--we all have our own causes to work for, and work for them we do. This is a school where you learn how to be a graduate student in your first year of undergrad.

My favorite thing about Sarah Lawrence is the freedom one gets in constructing their own education, and the individual attention payed to each student's path. I am very driven, passionate, and clear on my goals, so this system has benefited me well.

Disconnected, god intentions, but they don't always follow through.

I going to answer each question above: 1) the best thing about Sarah Lawrence is the freedom and bottomless opportunities- It means a lot when people told me that slc is really "what you make of it". 2) one thing I would change is to make it more socio-economically, ethically, culturally, and religiously DIVERSE- we have too many people agreeing with each other. 3) when I say I go to Sarah Lawrence I have predominantly found that if the person is of a higher standing economically or educationally they will respond very positively and ask me how it is....everyone else doesn't know what it is. The vast majority of people back home, which pretty much working class, still think I attend St. Lawrence. 4) I spend most of my time in my dorm room, or my friends' dorm rooms. Or the library. 5) oh my goodness Bronxville is so offensive on so many levels, I'm a little ashamed that Sarah Lawrence still thinks of us as part of it- especially when half of our campus is in Yonkers. I'd like to see more outreach there in community...I feel sometimes like SLC still attaches itself to Bronxvile because of the image. Which is a little disillusioning because Bronxville residents and SLC students have very little to do with one another. 6) I love the college administrates, every time I've met with one of them they've always treated me with respect and kindness, something I'd come not to expect of administrators in general. They're lovely and run kick-ass college. the only problem with them I can find is they didn't offer Dean Hubbard 10 year. What a loss. 7) Ummmmmm? 4/20 BBQs...? I have no idea...too much to do here than worry about controversy 8) School pride? Maybe after you've graduated n realized what a phenomenal education you've gotten, but the most part a lot of students like to gripe about slc while attending. Which is ridiculous. If you want to change this attitude, then see #2. 9) HAHA A LOT of things are unusual about SLC. Mostly it's the people you meet. 10) the experience I'll always remember are probably a lot of really mind-blowing conferences. And mind-blowing conversations/adventures with friends. 11) Biggest complain? Food. No question. (Mind you, they never blame the Flick WORKERS themselves when griping, just the food and Flick itself.)

The best thing about sarah lawrence is the campus - so pretty One thing I would change is the conference papers - I can't write well The school size is just right - I love and thrive off small communities I am from Canada so most have not heard of SLC - but people that have heard of it think its a great school I spend most of my time in my residence or my friend's residence or in the science building or outside (when its pretty out I hang out in my residence's back yard) I love Bronxville (I consider that my college town) it has everything I need. The biggest recent controversy on campus for me was the lack of diversity. It is starting to show how much everyone is alike at my school. There is a fair amount of school pride - I know lots of people that love the school and many that think poorly of it. There are many unusual and atypical things about the school - the whole structure of the school is so unusual and different - its hard to find things about the school that aren't unusual - our cutest building is a teahouse One experience I will always remember is the first day when my RA had her first talk with us outside in our backyard - just how I saw everyone in my residence then to how I see them now Most frequent student complaint is the lack of diversity, the lack of structure, the claim that it's hard to get bad marks and the stress of conference week.

The best thing about Sarah Lawrence is the academics and our personal connections with faculty members. Meeting one-on-one with professors is a unique experience that cannot be found at nearly any other university. There has been a lot of efforts of late to create more community on campus, an area that has previously been lacking. Bronxville is hardly a friendly college town, but it serves all practical needs and had some good restaurants. NYC is also a short train ride away...

Most of the time spent at Sarah Lawrence is uncommitted. Classes are only once or twice a week for at most two hours, and only three classes are required. This totals out to about 9 hours of class a week. Studying all the time is not required, as you get from a class what you put into it, so in essence, you could spend the majority of the time sitting on your ass.

Sarah Lawrence is a tiny school, so tiny in fact that some students go from having more students in their graduating High School class to students in their SLC class. Situated in a beautiful tiny town called Bronxville, NY which, in its origin, was created as an artists colony, has ironically become a conservative town that houses some of New York City's wealthiest. The contrasts between college and town are felt and often discussed, but for the most part both sides leave each other alone. The college, being so small, has an administration that knows most of the names of the students, which can be both an advantage and a setback (if you are prone to naughty doings), but usually works in your favor when you REALLY want a class or NEED to switch to a different dorm room. They are usually good when students and admin. clash, listening to what students have to say, instead of just stubbornly ruling for or against something. Students don't always win, but at least they were heard. There could be more racial diversity, which is something that is constantly being addressed, but it is creeping towards change, not because of will but because of way. When the endowment can be enlarged, so can the diversity of the student body. It is a sad, but true fact. Being such an individual campus does create the feelings of a more lacking school community. We have sports team, but none that the whole campus shows up for (some the majority of the campus don't know exist). Basically, I feel that you can't tell people to not be a apart of the masses and then ask then to come together in a mass to create some sort of community for the sake of "community." People here make smaller communities of their own, and while that does create some feelings of exclusion, at least people are creating these groups through their own ideas and feelings and not through some pre-packaged, easily followed concept of "school spirit."

- Community is somewhat lacking at the moment, but this is changing for the better, I think.

One of the hardest lessons to learn as a student here is that there is no reason to be doing work that is not enjoyable.

Better school pride would be better, but if SLC concentrated as much on specific student activities, and events and every academic subject, some people may be happier. Poor social sich, is rather common. ALl being said, the academics are great if you can personally find your area.

Really what makes Sarah Lawrence so amazing is the way the academic system is set up.