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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My kid has been over the president’s house more than once for receptions. Knows his dogs, etc.

[b]For the holiday formal, the faculty serve the kids their meal.[/b]

When a class is full or you may not meet the eligibility criteria, the kid writes to the prof and usually can get in.

International students who stay on campus over breaks  are invited to faculty homes for the holiday.

Etc etc

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Sounds lovely, what school?[/quote]

I went to a SLAC and so have 2 of our kids.  I agree that getting to know faculty is a major advantage for students at SLACs, but having the profs serve the holiday dinner sounds cringe-y.  [/quote]

I see why you might think that, but it is not done from a sense of entitlement or being spoiled. I am sure that the faculty who volunteer (some deans do too) are just good sports. It is a very folksy community (not slick or snarky). The students stand on chairs and sing the 12 Days or Christmas (and there are non-Christian songs as well). To buy tickets, they have to tent on the quad overnight with their friends. it is one of many traditions (like Mountain Day and Storm the Arch) that my DD cherished. [/quote]

Please pass the vomit bag.  Thanks.

I mean, c'mon.  This is so over the top.[/quote]

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