Bryn Mawr College Top Questions

There is a ton of stuff to do here. We have a ton of clubs and groups and sports, so finding like minded people is not hard. Parties are not held on campus--people just don't really do that. If you do want to party, though, you can go to Haverford or Swarthmore. They're really close. Student Activities offers a lot of alternative ways to spend a Friday or Saturday if you don't want to go out. Just last week I went to a Build-a-Bear event, and now I have a BMC stuffed animal!

SGA-student government association..etc. (a lot, which you can easily find on the school website:www.brynmawr.edu)

I believe Bryn Mawr has an inordinate amount of acappella groups, but the clubs you hear about most often are usually politically-minded, feminist-leaning or interested in social activism / social justice. Cultural groups put on a lot of shows and events as well.

To address a few of the questions: Rugby is the most popular sport. Ultimate Frisbee is only located at Haverford through a single-gender bi-co team. Many students do leave their rooms open, though we're advised by Public Safety to always keep them locked. Guest speakers, athletic events, and theater performances are all well-attended. The Bryn Mawr community is tight-knit. Couples of all kinds are welcome at Bryn Mawr.

Okay so I know people bitch about the lack of social life at Bryn Mawr, I wish we had more parties, blah de dah. I actually like the lack of partying at Bryn Mawr, and I don't consider myself anti-social (maybe you will, haha). There are always parties at Haverford (I am fond of hipster concerts at tiny Lunt basement) or Swarthmore, or now that I'm a senior, going out to bars. So you can easily go out to these places, and then come home to a nice, quiet, clean dorm. You don't have to worry about drunken madness during weeknights (like you do at many schools), and you don't have to worry about your place being trashed. We are more likely to have smaller parties with friends. If you really really think a crucial part of your college experience is going to large keggers, getting trashed, and getting groped by horny 19 year old frat boys every weekend then perhaps Bryn Mawr isn't for you. Sure, I miss the co-ed experience at times. That's why doing a semester abroad was nice, and getting out of Bryn Mawr at times is totally necessary. But mostly, I feel totally comfortable and at home here, and I have a lot of fun with amazing people.

movies, eating (nice dinners or late night pizza), parties, conversations, group study sessions.. whatever you choose. no one forces you to drink... the honor code is great if you want to date someone, YOU have to make the effort (most of the time). get off campus, meet people besides the ones you meet your first week, etc.

This is a safe campus. The Honor Code is taken very seriously, and students have to be reminded to lock their doors in the rare occasion that something goes missing. Traditions are at the heart of Bryn Mawr, with four important traditions every year: Parade Night, Lantern Night, Hell Week, and May Day. If students want to party, they generally go to nearby Haverford, or sometimes Swarthmore or U. Penn rather than stay on campus. Campus life has definite lulls. Sometimes it feels like all there is to do is study or watch movies, but if you make the effort you can find things to do.

many options, from parties and drinking to staying in with friends watching tv to study groups. there are clubs, sports, everything you could possibly want to do.

Rugby! I have to admit that I m biased towards rugby since I was a team captain however I do truly believe that the Rugby team is one of the more popular groups on campus. We do a significant amount of community service, we throw fun parties, we are open to everyone joining/trying it out, and we're fairly loud and entertaining. OK - very loud. Students leave their doors open a good deal of the time if they're in their rooms. It also depends on the dorm, hall, floor... dynamic. Freshman have a more communal living situation so open doors are more common. Dorms like Radnor and Pembroke East are more social so students often have their doors open. Athletic events are fairly popular. Facebook has turned out to be the most effective way of getting people to come to events (basketball, rugby, lacrosse, frisbee). Guest speakers are generally popular. Poor advertising and scheduling are evident causes for low attendance of events however. Dating! Depends completely upon who you ask. It's easy to date on campus if you're looking to date women/post-bacs. It's easy to date at Haverford and a bit less convenient but completely possible to date at Swarthmore as well. All of the Center City and University schools are just a train ride away. If I'm awake at 2am on Tuesday I'm doing one (or more) of the following: 1. Dancing at an impromptu dance party with friends. 2. Finishing assignments. 3. Watching TV or a movie with best friends/significant other. 4. Having sex. 5. Fucking around on Facebook. 6. Filtering through my email. 7. Figuring out how to pay for next semester. 8. Stress-eating. Frats/Sororities don't exist at BMC.

People party on the weekends.. and on Thursdays. (we call it Thirsty Thursday). Not every weekend can be spent out though.. Usually people will spend their Friday evenings in the library and go out a little later.. then they will do more studying on Saturday morning and then have their weekend. There are plenty of things to do without drinking on the weekends.. Go to Philly for a show. The electric factory is easy to get to and same with the first unitarian. The four seasons is a great place to get dressed up and get dessert. Go to a restaurant, there are AMAZING ones. Or take a little road trip if you have a car. New York City is a bus or train ride away. 2am on a Tuesday is- studying.