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Anonymous wrote:As a general comment on anthropology programs, those at colleges with distinct anthropology departnents tend to be stronger than those at colleges at which anthropology and sociology form a single department.

Personally, I'd include Haverford and Hamilton in this appealing mix.

For clarity, note that anthropology is a social science.

I didn't include Haverford and Hamilton, so I don't know why you brought them up. All of these schools have distinct anthropology departments, so it sounds like you just wanted to promote these two random schools, which isn't helpful.

There's more to anthropology than what was written above. For example, anthropology is a discipline of four subfields, so a student looking for a school for anthropology should be certain that its department offers her subfield(s) of interest. Regarding suggestions and information you do not seek, there's no need to interpret them cynically when you can simply ignore them.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a general comment on anthropology programs, those at colleges with distinct anthropology departnents tend to be stronger than those at colleges at which anthropology and sociology form a single department.

Personally, I'd include Haverford and Hamilton in this appealing mix.

For clarity, note that anthropology is a social science.

I didn't include Haverford and Hamilton, so I don't know why you brought them up. All of these schools have distinct anthropology departments, so it sounds like you just wanted to promote these two random schools, which isn't helpful.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a general comment on anthropology programs, those at colleges with distinct anthropology departnents tend to be stronger than those at colleges at which anthropology and sociology form a single department.

Personally, I'd include Haverford and Hamilton in this appealing mix.

For clarity, note that anthropology is a social science.

I didn't include Haverford and Hamilton, so I don't know why you brought them up. All of these schools have distinct anthropology departments, so it sounds like you just wanted to promote these two random schools, which isn't helpful.

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Anonymous wrote:For a student like your daughter who is fully committed to the humanities—especially with a focus on History and Anthropology—Colby, Wesleyan, and Vassar each offer compelling but distinct experiences. Vassar stands out with its deeply ingrained liberal arts ethos and strong historical roots in progressive education; it's a haven for humanities lovers, with robust History and Anthropology departments and a student body that leans artistic, intellectually curious, and socially engaged. Wesleyan brings an interdisciplinary edge, pairing its strong humanities with a slightly more experimental, free-spirited vibe; its open curriculum and thriving arts scene attract independent thinkers who like to forge their own academic paths. Colby, while often associated with its environmental and global studies programs, has invested heavily in the humanities in recent years, with new faculty hires, research opportunities, and funding for the arts and social sciences—though the campus culture leans a bit more traditional and outdoorsy compared to the other two. All three schools provide rich academic resources for a double major in History and Anthropology, but for a student seeking a culture that lives and breathes the humanities, Vassar and Wesleyan might feel more like home.

I'd go with Vassar, due to its Institute for the Humanities and amazing resources to give a recommendation.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a general comment on anthropology programs, those at colleges with distinct anthropology departnents tend to be stronger than those at colleges at which anthropology and sociology form a single department.

Personally, I'd include Haverford and Hamilton in this appealing mix.

For clarity, note that anthropology is a social science.

I didn't include Haverford and Hamilton, so I don't know why you brought them up. All of these schools have distinct anthropology departments, so it sounds like you just wanted to promote these two random schools, which isn't helpful.

Anonymous wrote:Tufts, Kenyon, Grinnell, Oberlin

Anonymous wrote:As a general comment on anthropology programs, those at colleges with distinct anthropology departnents tend to be stronger than those at colleges at which anthropology and sociology form a single department.

Personally, I'd include Haverford and Hamilton in this appealing mix.

For clarity, note that anthropology is a social science.

Anonymous wrote:Lol “the latest STEM craze.” It’s called the 21st Century.