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Fun fact--Northfield is home to the Malt-o-Meal factory, which means that the entire town often smells like sugary cereal, i.e. delicious. I love Carleton and I'm so glad I chose it. I've only been there for one term, but I have already met so many great people and learned a lot too. The small community atmosphere is not for everyone, but if it sounds appealing then Carleton may be for you. There is no substitute for visiting, though, and I definitely recommend seeing it for yourself.

Very academically oriented, very friendly, wonderful faculty

It feels like a home and community where people care about you and want you to succeed.

Carleton is incredibly open to anyone. Students want to learn from one another so very rarely is there ever peer pressure to do anything--people support your decisions and are curious about why you feel that way or why you hold that opinion. And there is NO academic competition--again, students value others' experiences and realize how much more there is to the classroom experience than professors and grades. Classmates listen to each other with respect and a desire to understand.

The social life at Carleton is unique compared to other schools because of the wonderful mix of parties, concerts, lectures, plays, opportunities in the town of Northfield, and a mix of sub-free and non-sub-free options. There is a house called Dacie Moses House where you can bake cookies and play board games 24/7 while there is an active party scene on weekends but a lack of fraternities so all of the parties are open to those on campus and offer options for those who do not drink within the parties, too.

Small, smart and liberal.

Carleton may be a little weird, a little cold but in the end I have loved every second of it. The people are what makes Carleton so amazing.

I'd say the best way to know Carleton is to come visit. I had an amazing time visiting during accepted student's weekend and was already able to get a sense of a vibe here just based on those two and a half days.

I should write more, but I'm distracted now.

carleton is spectacular!

Security at Carleton is very nice and lenient. Over very sensible people.

Carleton is a fantastic place driven by mutual respect between the students and faculty each trying to achieve their personal best in a spirit of intellectual curiosity.

When I first came here, I was a little apprehensive because I am a Republican. However, since everyone is so nice and accepting, I never felt this was a huge problem.

Although there are some elitist stiffs, this generally is great place to live and learn. What more can you ask of a college?

I hate Carleton, but that's just my opinion.

I'm on the rugby social team, which means I attend their games and drink.

Bring a cape.

Carleton needs to seriously exam its admissions policies as far as global education goes. People don't really understand the real world as well as they should.

The best part about Carleton social life is the lenient alcohol policy. The administration feels that Carleton students are responsible enough to make their own decisions about alcohol and doesn't get involved unless peoples' health are in jeopardy. We drink with our dorm rooms open with no fear of getting in trouble and campus parties are rarely shut down by security.

Minnesota is cool! I'm from the west coast, and fully enjoy going to school in a different part of the country. Also, I have never regretted not going to a similar school located on the east coast. Minnesota is unique and personable, and it is an easy transition to make, no matter where you're from.