The Evergreen State College Top Questions

Someone who is motivated and ready to get what they want out of their education.

Evergreen is a haven for alternative thinkers. Anyone who didn't fit in at a regular school would fit in here. Anyone who thinks, act, or looks different can find their niche here. It's for independent and responsible types, as you have to be self-motivated in order to succeed at Evergreen.

Free-thinkers, studious people, people who can work independantly

You must be pretty self motivated, because sometimes you find that the homework is rather loose. You also need to be open to many political and personal point of views.

Self-motivated, open-minded seeker of knowledge.

See the above.

creative and off the beaten track academically.

Someone who is self directed and wants to take advantage of opportunities that are available, but not necessarily directly handed out. Basically, Evergreen is for individuals.

The Evergreen State College is the perfect place for someone who isn't sure of what exactly they want to pursue as their major. It's a great school for people who are self-motivated and wants to explore different areas of knowledge. It's also a good place for those interested in current affairs and environmental issues, and for students who may want to design their own areas of study and combine areas into a self-structured class. People who are interested in a non-traditional school system will be interested in Evergreen.

Someone who: wants to be immersed in a liberal environment, is passionate about the environment/farming/nature, wants to work on a farm/intern at a farm, interested in the natural sciences, likes to have discussions in small groups, will thrive in a small class setting, wants a relationship with their professor and/or classmates, wants to live in a small city, interested in radical views, making a difference, being a part of change. Someone who can educate themselves, guide themselves...a self-starter.