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[quote=Anonymous]BMC alum here. I think "crunchy" is a bit off the mark--think more activist, wanting to make a difference in the world, thoughtful, intellectual. Crunchy-adjacent. Plenty go on to law or business, but the impression is that academia is more of the culture's priority (if that makes sense).

The honor code is a huge influence on campus, but is implemented differently than Haverford's. Grades are never discussed and many exams are self-scheduled.  25 years ago, a huge issue for me was the distributional requirements, although I understand they have been modernized since then. I underestimated the time the language one would take and between them and a STEM major (=many prereqs) I had almost no electives. Bummer.

As a STEM major, I went on to a PhD, and it was a great start to be in a small LAC-research environment without overt sexism to worry about.   I learned how to do my work with only myself as the obstacle. It was a great experience that I have used my whole career since. (I had a research career and am now a Fed.)

Glad the PP corrected about "traditions," it refers to campus rituals, not politics. They aren't a day-to-day factor but as an alum I can attest to the role they play in establishing and maintaining connections to the community. The one where you get your lantern, on a cold fall night, symbolizing the light of knowledge being passed onto you, while upperclasswomen sing to you about wisdom, in 3 part harmony, in a dead language...it's an amazing sight and experience. If that floats your daughter's boat, she'd be great at BMC. ;)  [/quote]

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