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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Quirky on these threads either means non-conformist or on the autism spectrum. [/quote]

Yes - that’s how these threads define “quirky”. It’s not about liberal/conservative or activism. If anything, deep interest in politics isn’t stereotypically quirky at all - that’s considered a “normal” socially acceptable passion. I hate painting with a broad brush, but[/b] quirky in the context here would be the kids on, say, Stranger Things - smart but socially awkward, into Dungeons and Dragons and anime as opposed to sports, little interest in parties, etc.[b]

I actually understand the OP’s overarching concern in the sense that a SLAC with a defined quirky personality might be more difficult for a “normal” (whatever that means) person in a place that has fewer students than a typical large metro suburban high school. That being said, a place like Williams doesn’t fit the quirky archetype - I’m not sure where anyone got that idea.[/quote]

The thing is most actual human beings -- as opposed to characters on Stranger Things -- aren't necessarily one or the other.  For example, OP describes her DD as sporty (though not interested in playing sports in college) [i]and[/i] having little interest in parties.  I went to Williams and played a varsity sport there.  Yes, there were many "sporty" people, but there were also people who didn't play sports (either varsity or club).  And some of the people who didn't play sports were really keen observers and enthusiastic fans.  And, while almost everyone was friendly, some people liked parties and others did not.  One of the best things about going to a SLAC is that the small size makes it possible to get to know people as individuals, rather than prejudging them and fixating on ill-defined and limiting stereotypes.   [/quote]

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