Swarthmore College Top Questions

Is the stereotype of students at Swarthmore College accurate?

Shelby

There are definitely students who live up to the stereotype, but as many if not more who don't.

Sandy

all to an extent. people can't always see things in a negative light

Tristan

absolutely

Nina

I think to a certain degree, yes but i think it varies from student to student.

Ed

evidently

Peter

Yes and no. We are all very intelligent, passionate kids, trying to make a positive impact on the world. A lot of times, the first half of friday night does include work, but we know how have a good time. Swarthmore is a part of a tri-college consortium with Bryn Mawr and Haverford colleges....they come to swarthmore to party. enough said.

Maryanne

DK

Taylor

Somewhat. Everyone cares about their grades and does spend lots of time in and out of the library. We do know how to balance work time with social time - which makes it ok. It is also very true that Swatties are also socially awkward.

Keith

Yes, I'd say that all of those are correct; the "nerd" thing is more just an enthusiasm for learning, though. It's not a bad thing, so long as one's in the right company, and since it's Swarthmore, it's definitely the right company.

Andrew

Yes D=

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