Please suggest a kind and gentle school

[Anonymous]

For my son who is ambitious but has had emotional problems, and is easily triggered. School size is not a concern.
We have considered F&M, W&M …?
Suggestions welcome. TIA

[Anonymous]

Since you looked at F&M, how about St. Joe's in Philly? It's small and nurturing. I know they have a sober dorm and a strong program for autistic kids ... not suggesting either of those issues are your kids' issues, but it sounds kind and gentle to me!

[Anonymous]

I think you need to describe what you are seeking by “kind and gentle” - do you mean kind students (all will have some but bone will have all), easy connections with profs, actual academic and emotional supports.

for starters-Dickinson, Albright, Elon

in state colleges in dcum area - JMU or SMCM

[Anonymous]

I would tread carefully WRT William and Mary. Students have heavy workloads and the profs have very high expectations. The freshman (non-Lemon, or the else Monroe Scholars’) dorms are in deplorable condition for the most expensive state-supported school in the country.
Please be aware that mental health issues can become an issue. https://flathatnews.com/2021/05/03/84-forced-hospitalizations-in-six-years-students-detail-negative-experiences-with-mental-health-services/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would tread carefully WRT William and Mary. Students have heavy workloads and the profs have very high expectations. The freshman (non-Lemon, or the else Monroe Scholars’) dorms are in deplorable condition for the most expensive state-supported school in the country.
Please be aware that mental health issues can become an issue. https://flathatnews.com/2021/05/03/84-forced-hospitalizations-in-six-years-students-detail-negative-experiences-with-mental-health-services/

Is this true re: W&M? We're waiting to hear application status and were aware of the heavy workloads, but also heard it was a supportive environment. Didn't know the freshman dorms were also horrible - is that true?

[Anonymous]

U of NM-Santa Fe

[Anonymous]

U of Nevada @Reno.

[Anonymous]

Not suggesting a particular school, but I think you should consider schools within a four hour driving distance. Freshman year can be hard and if he needs a weekend break it’s so much easier within 4 hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would tread carefully WRT William and Mary. Students have heavy workloads and the profs have very high expectations. The freshman (non-Lemon, or the else Monroe Scholars’) dorms are in deplorable condition for the most expensive state-supported school in the country.
Please be aware that mental health issues can become an issue. https://flathatnews.com/2021/05/03/84-forced-hospitalizations-in-six-years-students-detail-negative-experiences-with-mental-health-services/

Is this true re: W&M? We're waiting to hear application status and were aware of the heavy workloads, but also heard it was a supportive environment. Didn't know the freshman dorms were also horrible - is that true?

They don't have air conditioning and are very old.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Since you looked at F&M, how about St. Joe's in Philly? It's small and nurturing. I know they have a sober dorm and a strong program for autistic kids ... not suggesting either of those issues are your kids' issues, but it sounds kind and gentle to me!

I have a friend with a son there and he's absolutely found his place and people. Good suggestion.

[Anonymous]

Muhlenberg College

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would tread carefully WRT William and Mary. Students have heavy workloads and the profs have very high expectations. The freshman (non-Lemon, or the else Monroe Scholars’) dorms are in deplorable condition for the most expensive state-supported school in the country.
Please be aware that mental health issues can become an issue. https://flathatnews.com/2021/05/03/84-forced-hospitalizations-in-six-years-students-detail-negative-experiences-with-mental-health-services/

Is this true re: W&M? We're waiting to hear application status and were aware of the heavy workloads, but also heard it was a supportive environment. Didn't know the freshman dorms were also horrible - is that true?

No. Freshman year my kid was in the one that is regarded "the worst." It's more bare bones than many places but it was totally fine.

[Anonymous]

Allegheny, College of Wooster, and Ursinus have smaller, supportive environments. I echo Muhlenberg. Drew University in NJ has a built-out advising program that offers more than the traditional single major (or pre-major) advisor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For my son who is ambitious but has had emotional problems, and is easily triggered. School size is not a concern.
We have considered F&M, W&M …?
Suggestions welcome. TIA

Loyola Marymount outside of LA

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would tread carefully WRT William and Mary. Students have heavy workloads and the profs have very high expectations. The freshman (non-Lemon, or the else Monroe Scholars’) dorms are in deplorable condition for the most expensive state-supported school in the country.
Please be aware that mental health issues can become an issue. https://flathatnews.com/2021/05/03/84-forced-hospitalizations-in-six-years-students-detail-negative-experiences-with-mental-health-services/

Is this true re: W&M? We're waiting to hear application status and were aware of the heavy workloads, but also heard it was a supportive environment. Didn't know the freshman dorms were also horrible - is that true?

didn't you tour the campus?