Carleton College Top Questions

My classmates (Carls) comes from different places and lifestyles but we intertwine together because of our differences, similarities, interest in learning, humor and integrity to do well.

Carls are overall open-minded, accepting, and curious about people of different backgrounds, including race, gender, orientation, etc. There are groups on campus focused on bringing up religious, racial, etc issues. Most students are pretty casual in class, a lot of jeans, some sweat pants, some skirts, a couple dresses. People wear what they're comfortable in. I've literally rolled out of bed and into my 8:30 class without a second look because it's more important to get to class on time than be late and cute. Everyone interacts, especially in class. If there were four tables in the dining hall, one would be a class group carrying on a discussion they started in class, one would be a group of friends and ra's from a floor, one would be a group (either a sports team, cast, or other club) and one would be a random mix of friends and friends of friends. Most of Carleton students are left leaning politically Students come from all over the country and from all different socio-economic backgrounds. When people talk about how much they'll make one day, it's usually theater/art kids who are joking about being starving artists.

Carls are overall open-minded, accepting, and curious about people of different backgrounds, including race, gender, orientation, etc. There are groups on campus focused on bringing up religious, racial, etc issues. Most students are pretty casual in class, a lot of jeans, some sweat pants, some skirts, a couple dresses. People wear what they're comfortable in. I've literally rolled out of bed and into my 8:30 class without a second look because it's more important to get to class on time than be late and cute. Everyone interacts, especially in class. If there were four tables in the dining hall, one would be a class group carrying on a discussion they started in class, one would be a group of friends and ra's from a floor, one would be a group (either a sports team, cast, or other club) and one would be a random mix of friends and friends of friends. Most of Carleton students are left leaning politically Students come from all over the country and from all different socio-economic backgrounds. When people talk about how much they'll make one day, it's usually theater/art kids who are joking about being starving artists.

Carls are overall open-minded, accepting, and curious about people of different backgrounds, including race, gender, orientation, etc. There are groups on campus focused on bringing up religious, racial, etc issues. Most students are pretty casual in class, a lot of jeans, some sweat pants, some skirts, a couple dresses. People wear what they're comfortable in. I've literally rolled out of bed and into my 8:30 class without a second look because it's more important to get to class on time than be late and cute. Everyone interacts, especially in class. If there were four tables in the dining hall, one would be a class group carrying on a discussion they started in class, one would be a group of friends and ra's from a floor, one would be a group (either a sports team, cast, or other club) and one would be a random mix of friends and friends of friends. Most of Carleton students are left leaning politically Students come from all over the country and from all different socio-economic backgrounds. When people talk about how much they'll make one day, it's usually theater/art kids who are joking about being starving artists.

My classmate are some of the brightest people I have ever met, but they are neither condescending or competitive; on the contrary, they want to study together so that we all get the most out of our Carleton experience, not just academically, but socially as well.

My classmates are a diverse array of competent, intelligent, and caring individuals who are committed to making an impact on the world around them while consistently engaging in a life of the mind.

Carleton has the diversity level of most small liberal arts colleges (mostly white and economically well-off) but most groups are represented at least in some capacity. There are even some Republicans, but the campus in general is very liberal. Of course, the campus is not completely free of racism, homophobia, etc. but it is an accepting environment and students are fairly conscientious. There is definitely social diversity on campus and a range of personal styles, though most Carleton students were not the "popular" kids in high school. As a group, Carleton students are intelligent and studious, but they don't take themselves too seriously. In addition to their studies, they are dedicated to having a good time. On the weekends you'll find most students enjoying themselves and taking a well-earned break from the stress of the week. A great example of this is the night before finals every term. First there is the Late-Night Breakfast, where students are treated to a breakfast around 10pm, served by Carleton staff and administrators. Then there is the Primal Scream, where all the students scream at the same time to release their stress about finals. Finally, students gather in the library with their mp3 players, laptops, and headphones for the Silent Dance Party, where everyone puts on the same playlist at the same time and rocks out--silently. It's all a great way to release stress and have a little fun before one of the most stressful points of the term.

Awesome, quirky (we love to hate that word, but it describes us), respectful, weird, focused, dedicated. caring.

My classmates are very nice who have no social skills.

Brilliant and talented, each in their own unique way

My classmates never fail to suprise me with their interests, talents, or ideas.

My classmates were tenacious, inquisitive, kind, challenging, creative, and happy.

They are academically-focused but socially awkward, while sticking to what and who they know best.

smart hard working fun and probally over stressed

Your classmates are not just classmates--they're the people you hang onto when things are getting academically tough. Classmates here often form study groups and get together outside of class to work on things, especially in math and the sciences.

Most students are friendly and eager to learn.

Quirky.

An in-your-face interview with a senior philosophy major.

A Carleton dancer, reflecting on free time.

A coy Carleton student lets her feet do the talking.