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At Conn, the Honor Code is taken VERY seriously. That is not to say that cheating does not happen, but when it does there are grave consequences and sanctions as determined by a jury of peers (Honor Council). Similarly, there is an air of intolerance for diminished behavior in the residence halls so if you are looking for a place where others are held accountable for their actions Connecticut College is a great place to look.

The best thing about Conn is the people! My friends that I have made are the most wonderful people ever. And most everyone who goes to Conn is a nice person. I love all Conn students even if they aren't in my immediate friend group! The worst thing is the guy:girl ratio being 40:60. That means the guys have most of the control, being able to chose who they want to hook up with with. I think the size of Conn is just right for me. Some people may think it is a little too small, but I don't see anything wrong with it. When I tell people from my high school or similar high schools that I go to Conn they are impressed. Although a lot of people think it is a state school or a community college. Nah uh! It is a NESCAC school and I'm proud to be apart of it! I spend most of my time on campus in Harris, that Conn's main dining hall. My friends and I like to do marathon where we go for breakfast and just stay there as long as possible though lunch just eating whenever we get hungry and seeing all of our friends come through at different times. I think I hold the record of 7 hours straight. But off campus there isn't much happening at all. If you don't have a car it is near impossible to leave. You have to wait around for the camel van that is sometimes late or get too full so you have to wait another 30 minutes to catch it the next time it comes around. Then once you get off campus there is only so much. Paul's Pasta, Jasmine Thai, Two Wives are fave restaurants "near by".

Social life in very limited. College is very isolated, and all partying goes on in dorms. Unless you have a car, you're stuck. Also you can't walk out anywhere.

Conn College is a GREAT place. Everything from the academics to the professors to the food to the social scene. I am entirely pleased by the culture here on campus. Some people complain and state that there is nothing to do within the the stone walls, but I have had no trouble finding things to do. I think its a great size at 1,800-something kids and I still bump into people that I have never seen, but I have only been here for one semester thus far. When I tell people I go to Connecticut College I usually get two responses. Either a "wow, that's a great school, good for you" line, or the infamous "wow, you guys have a great basketball team." DO NOT be offended by people who confuse Conn and UCONN. It'll happen, and you just have to learn to accept it.

Conn College is the perfect size for those who love personal recognition/attention from professors. All of my professors know my name, and I love the solid academics that can be found here. That being said, I usually have to explain to people where it is exactly that I go to college. Not a lot of people know about Conn, but I feel like more and more are beginning to find out about it, which makes me happy. The school pride found here is unique because we are the only group of students that are capable of getting fired up to root for "the Camels!" But I think the majority of our students love the Camel mascot, and we will definitely show up to cheer for our teams with some friendly reminders (we're not totally devoted to our sports teams above all else). Overall, I'd say that our campus is receptive, friendly, and small enough so that you can have it memorized within a couple of days to a week. As far as the social scene goes: if you don't drink, you're sort of placed into a lower social sphere.

Overall, Conn is an incredible place. We have about 2,000 kids here, and I think the size is perfect. I like knowing a lot of the people I walk by on campus and I like knowing where people usually sit in the library. And even though it´s a small school, I still manage to meet plenty of new people every weekend. If I were at a bigger school, I think I would feel pretty invisible. Conn is situated in New London, a small city on the coast. While almost all Conn life happens on campus, New London is a cool place to explore. There are a couple cute restaurants and cafés, and there are some awesome vintage/thrift stores. The city also has a music scene and hosts concerts on the water. Some people hit up the bars occasionally in New London, but most parties at Conn occur in the dorms or in the apartments across the street. One thing I like in particular about Conn is how socially and environmentally conscious it is. Almost everybody at Conn cares about the state of world politics and the environment. Lots of students are involved in social action type clubs, and even students who aren´t still remember to turn off their lights and keep themselves informed about world events.

Conn's small size lets students and professors interact on a more personal level. It's true that you will have more opportunities because close relationships with professors allow you to see possibilities you wouldn't have otherwise known about or considered on your own. I'm a Film and East Asian Studies double major. I thought I was going to have a major and a minor but my then-teacher, now-advisor, told me that some classes would count for both if I had a double major. I love self-scheduled exams! At first I was a little dissappointed that we don't have a reading week like other schools, but then I realized we have more time on breaks because we get out earlier. Also, it's convenient and less stressful to choose which day you wish to complete each exam (and in what order). I need extra time and this school is wonderfully accomodating of special needs. During Finals I was luck enough to have my own room to complete a full exam, and for my other exam I only shared the room with two people so there were little to no distractions. My grades have really improved because I do not test well under pressure.

I love the size of Conn because you can recognize so many people but at the same time not know a lot of people...it isn't overwhelming and you aren't just a face. It is right off 95 so we are surrounded by so many restaurants, a mall, the train and ferry to take you anywhere, Boston and NY so close

conn is a beautiful campus. kids are mostly nice. new london is horrible. it offers nothing. the tuition at conn is seriously outrageous and not worth it. housing sucks and it is hard to get to from out of state.

One of the best things about Conn College is the honor code. The administration puts a great deal of trust in their student body. This means that during finals students may self-schedule their own exams, this flexibility actually alleviates so much stress because you can study at your own pace. Another great thing about the school is the small classes and the accessibility of professors. I have never had a professor that i hated or that was not understanding. In fact I have had several wonderful teachers. One thing I would change: the food. It's not horrendous but it could be better, I usually prefer Pizza.

Conn has a great reputation in the Northeast among hirers actually in "the know". Merrill Lynch and Aetna both look favorably towards Conn alums. It might be harder to get a job farther away from the East simply because Conn is still a secret. New London is getting better; you just have to put some effort into finding cool places. Music venues, bars, coffee shops, pizza places, and dancing all exist in NL; it just takes some time to find it all... CELS can kiss my flaming ass lips. At least the professors for the most part are great.

Connecticut College has a view that takes breaths away. It is truly one of the reasons I chose the college. From the top of the green you are able to see the different types of people that attend the college, while still being able to decide on your own what path you are going to take. There is a balence between the athletics and other extracurriculars that makes for a campus-wide involvement in some aspect of the community.

I have only been at Conn college for one year and I absolutely love it. New London is sort of shabby but definitely has it's jem's if you're willing to look for them. Many of my friends are on sports teams and I think Conn has great school spirit and I am definitely proud to be a camel. The campus is one of my favorite things about Conn and is usually what people comment on when I say that I go to Conn. From the arboretum, to the green, to the view from Blaustein's steps, Conn is truly beautiful. The best thing for me about Conn though is the group of friends I found there and all the people I've met.

The best thing about Conn is its students. They're fun and love to get involved in activities on campus, in New London, and wherever they can. We're a small school, but that was something I was looking for, so I can't complain about the size. I know some students wish the school was a little larger, because everyone tends to know everyone else's business. But that never bothered me. The campus social life can be either a lot of fun or really boring. It depends on whether or not you're willing to step outside your comfort zone. It is true that there is a lot of drinking on campus, but no one forces those who don't want to. We're all very happy to meet new people and accommodate their needs. The same goes for New London. If you want to find something to do, you can. There are a lot of great little stores (Flavors of Life!) and coffee shops (Leaf and Bean).When I tell people that I go to Conn, I generally get one of two responses. "UConn?" or "Oh my god, that's a great school!" It all depends on who has heard of it. The school's administration is, well, alright. They've made a lot of mistakes, but try to fix them when they can. The most recent controversy to occupy the students and administration was the introduction to ConnCollConfessional, a website where people can anonymously say whatever they want. It's caused a lot of problems, but only for those who take things too seriously. Conn has a lot of school pride, but there are those who kind of sneer at it. I'm not sure why, maybe they're just bitter they didn't get into an Ivy, but for the most part the students love Conn.

Conn Coll takes alot of pride in creating a sense of community for its students. Whether it be clubs, organizations, or school funded events, you will always be welcome at any party or any event on the college. A notoriously fun thing about the school (which continues to amaze visitors) are the school funded late night dances and parties which do in fact serve booze to the students and usually make for a sloppier, wilder version of high school dances. Can be fun but can also get old pretty fast. Depending on what your used to the school can be a bit small. If you do something stupid or do sweet M.O's (thats sweet make-outs if your not kosher with Conn lingo) you can bet your drunk ass you will see them the next morning in the dining hall. I would have to say the biggest complaint about the on-campus life is the lack of real communal space. While the school does boast a nice Student Center, several game rooms (pool, ping pong, etc), and a music/opium den called the Barn, students still lack a place to congregate for late night activities.

This is a small school where people know other people's business, so don't expect to have a one-night stand and not have many of your classmates hear about it. The social scene is pretty exclusively on-campus, with dances, movies and lectures commonly offered.

Connecticut College is incredible. It is that simple. Conn was my home away from home. During my four years, Connecticut College provided me with the safety, support and guidance I needed to mature into who I am today. I felt comfortable getting involved in new activities, taking new courses, approaching and getting to know new people. I really can't say enough about how amazing this college is. If you are looking for the liberal arts experience, there is no better place to be than Connecticut College.

It's hard to pinpoint what the best thing about Conn is, because the thing I like the most can be found anywhere; friends. Conn is just like the other NESCAC schools in many ways, there's not much that makes it unique except for its Arboretum (which is wonderful for outdoorsy type people) and its location. The size, composition of the student body and academics are almost identical to Bates, Trinity, Colby and other schools. It attracts a lot of smart kids and conversely many "meatheads," with many different subsections of students. There is a strong "nerdy" contingent, whose presence is made known annually through a campus-wide game of "Humans vs. Zombies," where the nerds run around with nerf guns. There is a very strong "bro" contingent; those who play lacrosse, soccer and hockey. They tend to be the loudest, drunkest and most apolitical students on campus. Many that I have interacted with seem ignorant and rude, especially when I am tabling for the environment or Darfur. Many students are liberal, but there is a disparity between Facebook political orientations and actual activism. However, many students are very progressive and there are constant events and fundraisers for advocacy and awareness groups. The dancer contingent is also strong at Conn, with primarily female dancers attracting many hipsters to their performances. Hipsters are also widespread, and they tend to be more political and will try to outdo each other with better tastes in music and film. Some have egos, but this is definitely one of the more diverse cliques on campus. Because Conn is so small, many of these groups interact and coexist, because they all want to be really popular and "cool." Refer to the "ConnCollConfessional" website, which showcases the more vapid side of Conn in an online confessional. Here all different groups interact anonymously.

The best thing about Conn. College is that you are apart of a very closely knit community that will do anything to see you succeed in every aspect of your life. I would say Conn College is a small college and after a while you begin to recognize most faces which can be a good and bad thing. Most people are taken back when I tell them I go to Connecticut College because they know it is considered a miny ivy league school with very strong academics and ask how I like it. The Conn. College Adminisatration is very tough but understanding giving every student a fair chance. The most recent controversy on campus was having our mascot, Hughie the Camel come visit the last day of classes. Yes, if you are a Camel part of the package is an unlimited amount of school pride...how many Camels do you know? The only unusual thing about Conn College is that if you feel Conn is your home that is the only place you want to be because of our great academics, upcoming athletic teams and the welcoming and understanding community that embraces every person for who they are. One experience I will always remember is getting pumped up before an ice hockey game and walking down to Dayton Arena blarring my ipod and dancing my way across the bridge.

Connecticut College is a school with a very good reputation for strong academics. It's pretty small (for example, if you walked into the dining hall alone, you could find several people you know), which some people complain about, but it's also big enough so that there are always new people to meet. I spent a lot of time in New London when I went to Connecticut College, which is "on the up swing." New London has a bad reputation, but this reputation also overlooks the large artist and musician population which creates a very unique atmosphere. It also has amazing restaurants. There was/is a big controversy on campus due to the new "floor governor" position implemented in the dorms. In the past years, there has been one student (senior) in charge of each dorm called the housefellow. The current administration, without the complete consent of the Student Government Association (SGA), implemented the floor governor position, which is basically an RA with a different name. Students are widely against this position, because Conn has prided its lack of babysitter/tattletale-like RAs in the past.