Is Bucknell really that bad?

[Anonymous]

A neighbor's DS is looking to transfer after saying that the Bucknell is just a four year long frat party. Is that accurate?

[Anonymous]

From 2001-2005, in my experience, yes , it was.

[Anonymous]

DC toured it last year as an accepted student. Highlight was when guide announced Bucknell was where “Beer Pong” was invented.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC toured it last year as an accepted student. Highlight was when guide announced Bucknell was where “Beer Pong” was invented.

Doubt it's true. But claiming it speaks volumes.

[Anonymous]

Wow! If all that’s true, I have a much lower view of Bucknell, or at least their students.

[Anonymous]

The kind of student who chooses Bucknell had the cool parents who let them drink at home.

[Anonymous]

Pretty campus but isolated, really nothing but the school is there. Locals work at the federal prison or target.
My kid got a good education (in med school now) but did not appreciate the total focus on greek life for social life. She made some nice friends but there is no reason/desire to go back for a visit

[Anonymous]

You all are zero fun. Bucknell sounds awesome.

Lame DCUM moms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You all are zero fun. Bucknell sounds awesome.

Lame DCUM moms.

I might have loved that atmosphere at that age. But I know my kid, and he'd hate it and not fit in all.

[Anonymous]

I’m the PP whose kid toured. I actually liked it more than my kid, lol. Not the partying aspect, but the town was cute, the campus was pretty, the student body is small and we were warmly welcomed,

My DC thought it was too isolated, too Greek and not serious enough. Chose W&M and saved us the extra tuition.

[Anonymous]

Sucknell?

[Anonymous]

What about for engineering students or a serious science student in general?
Does the experience vary for them? Would they feel out of place ?

[Anonymous]

I only know one person who went there and he happens to be one of the biggest douchebags I know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m the PP whose kid toured. I actually liked it more than my kid, lol. Not the partying aspect, but the town was cute, the campus was pretty, the student body is small and we were warmly welcomed,

My DC thought it was too isolated, too Greek and not serious enough. Chose W&M and saved us the extra tuition.

Had the same reaction when I toured with my DC. I really liked it but he/she did not. But is very interested in W&M, so that's funny.

[Anonymous]

I know a kid who graduated with highest honor and got accepted by every top medical schools they applied.