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[quote=Anonymous][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]

My husband and my daughter got chills hearing about the lantern ceremony.  My daughter loved the traditions there and at MHC.  She hopes to end up at one of the two.  It's nice to hear of your experience.[/quote]

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