Sewanee . . . thoughts?

[Anonymous]

"Any discussion of Southern schools on these boards accuses them of being full of knucklehead, knuckle dragging racists looking to lynch somebody on a Saturday night."

So true. And as a born and bred Liberal, it's extremely embarrassing to read that kind of thing. It's why Roy Moore may win. Yankee arrogance is real. And it's a huge turn-off to folks who are eager to do the right thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:"Any discussion of Southern schools on these boards accuses them of being full of knucklehead, knuckle dragging racists looking to lynch somebody on a Saturday night."

So true. And as a born and bred Liberal, it's extremely embarrassing to read that kind of thing. It's why Roy Moore may win. Yankee arrogance is real. And it's a huge turn-off to folks who are eager to do the right thing.

Yes, as real as southern ignorance.

[Anonymous]

Your post did nothing to prove the latter but established the former.

[Anonymous]

Super hot school,especially with the private school set with B averages.

[Anonymous]

So where do you go if you're trying to minimize the liberal "snowflake" craziness that seems rampant in so many schools? DS is a recruited athlete with coaches offering spots from most of the NESCAC, lots of what folks call top D3 schools, as well as schools like Sewanee that don't rank as high but at least on the face seem more balanced than a lot of the NE schools. Trying to sort this out now and a lot of schools wanting a commitment very quickly. We are both normal state school parents, middle of the road and pretty aghast at some of the reported behaviors at schools that cost a lot of money and seem to have a lot of name recognition.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So where do you go if you're trying to minimize the liberal "snowflake" craziness that seems rampant in so many schools? DS is a recruited athlete with coaches offering spots from most of the NESCAC, lots of what folks call top D3 schools, as well as schools like Sewanee that don't rank as high but at least on the face seem more balanced than a lot of the NE schools. Trying to sort this out now and a lot of schools wanting a commitment very quickly. We are both normal state school parents, middle of the road and pretty aghast at some of the reported behaviors at schools that cost a lot of money and seem to have a lot of name recognition.

Is your son a lacrosse player?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:So where do you go if you're trying to minimize the liberal "snowflake" craziness that seems rampant in so many schools? DS is a recruited athlete with coaches offering spots from most of the NESCAC, lots of what folks call top D3 schools, as well as schools like Sewanee that don't rank as high but at least on the face seem more balanced than a lot of the NE schools. Trying to sort this out now and a lot of schools wanting a commitment very quickly. We are both normal state school parents, middle of the road and pretty aghast at some of the reported behaviors at schools that cost a lot of money and seem to have a lot of name recognition.

Sewanee is a great school. Strong programs. Supportive alumni network. Amazing campus. It's also steadily rising in the rankings if that matters to you. But be aware, the "reported behaviors" that alarm you at the other liberal arts schools occur on a regular basis on the Domain. Likewise, the place is pretty liberal, and a large part of the student body hails from the NE/MidAtlantic.

[Anonymous]

DS is football player. Sewanee is one possibilities. But, where do you go if you find those behaviors improper. Trying to coach DS into opportunities where sport can open doors, but really turned off by some of the things we have read (or seen videos) of schools that this stuff happens and the schools let the kids get away with it. Looking for school spirit, smart kids who want to learn and not behave like indulged brats. Really frustrating, particularly fact that schools don't stop it. Where do you go where kids are smart, work hard, and wouldn't think to behave like that (or at least were worried that there would be repercussions if they did)?.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS is football player. Sewanee is one possibilities. But, where do you go if you find those behaviors improper. Trying to coach DS into opportunities where sport can open doors, but really turned off by some of the things we have read (or seen videos) of schools that this stuff happens and the schools let the kids get away with it. Looking for school spirit, smart kids who want to learn and not behave like indulged brats. Really frustrating, particularly fact that schools don't stop it. Where do you go where kids are smart, work hard, and wouldn't think to behave like that (or at least were worried that there would be repercussions if they did)?.

Part of the college experience is meeting people that think differently. If you want a homogenous student body look at one of the religious schools like Liberty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DS is football player. Sewanee is one possibilities. But, where do you go if you find those behaviors improper. Trying to coach DS into opportunities where sport can open doors, but really turned off by some of the things we have read (or seen videos) of schools that this stuff happens and the schools let the kids get away with it. Looking for school spirit, smart kids who want to learn and not behave like indulged brats. Really frustrating, particularly fact that schools don't stop it. Where do you go where kids are smart, work hard, and wouldn't think to behave like that (or at least were worried that there would be repercussions if they did)?.

If you are focused on liberal arts schools, I think you'll find what you are looking for - great education, school spirit and smart kids. But there always be a segment of indulged brats. There will also be a lot of drinking and partying. It's hard to get away from that. But I'm sure your son can find his tribe. You may want to check out the liberal arts schools in Minnesota and Ohio and other parts of the Midwest. I think there is less of an indulged brat ratio there. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

You do know that Sewanee hasn't won a football game in something like eight years, don't you? I think it might be a depressing place to be on the football team -- but I believe they have a new coach.

[Anonymous]

Also, we have a child at Sewanee and last time we were there we noticed that a number of students seem to have emotional support animals, there are now signs pointing to the gluten free options in the dining hall, etc. so it's clearly getting more snow flakey. I blame the large numbers of Northern Virginians for that, myself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Your post did nothing to prove the latter but established the former.

Ladies, ladies please! The civil war is over, can't we all just get along?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your post did nothing to prove the latter but established the former.

Ladies, ladies please! The civil war is over, can't we all just get along?

The War of Northern Agression over? Ya, right.

[Anonymous]

"Also, we have a child at Sewanee and last time we were there we noticed that a number of students seem to have emotional support animals, there are now signs pointing to the gluten free options in the dining hall, etc. so it's clearly getting more snow flakey. I blame the large numbers of Northern Virginians for that, myself."

Oh, not sure about that. I think its the conservative snowflakes who can't keep up with the times so try to stifle progress and innovation. Love Sewanee and all the students with pet dogs.