Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 20:14     Subject: Re:How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Over the past decade, Haverford College has become a poster child for "wokeness" and "political correctness" that interferes with developing a mature, accepting campus culture.

Swarthmore's rep is as a PhD candidate factory. Very serious students & faculty.


Did you hear this on Fox News regarding Haverford? I know a relatively apolitical kid who is politically moderate and possibly even leans right in the traditional sense (but is not MAGA) from outside the northeast who is very happy at Haverford.

Generally agree on Swarthmore.


Doubt that Haverford Colege ever made it to Fox News as it is a tiny, inconsequential college.

No, the campus turmoil over wokeness/political correctness was reported in the school newspaper & carried in other print sources.
Was discussed at length on other college forums.

Happy to read that you know one student at Haverford College who is not obsessed with being woke/political correctness, but that is not the reality for the rest of the kids.

You’re speaking on matters years ago. None of the students you’re blabbering about even attend Haverford anymore, move on and actually help OP.


Yeah, it’s apparently Hillsdale 2.0 according to Mr. Gaslight here.

Because this is totally a fair, balanced response to what was written…
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 20:13     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:Haverford is smaller but it and Bryn Mawr are the only schools that offer cross-registration where I’ve seen people regularly take advantage—the campuses are very nearly adjacent, in upscale streetcar suburbs with restaurants, shops, cafes, movie theaters, concert venues nearby. Access to Philly is quick via train. Swarthmore is further out from the city in a smaller town. It’s more prestigious but seems less fun to attend for sure.

You mustn’t have gone to many schools.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 20:12     Subject: Re:How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Over the past decade, Haverford College has become a poster child for "wokeness" and "political correctness" that interferes with developing a mature, accepting campus culture.

Swarthmore's rep is as a PhD candidate factory. Very serious students & faculty.


Did you hear this on Fox News regarding Haverford? I know a relatively apolitical kid who is politically moderate and possibly even leans right in the traditional sense (but is not MAGA) from outside the northeast who is very happy at Haverford.

Generally agree on Swarthmore.


Doubt that Haverford Colege ever made it to Fox News as it is a tiny, inconsequential college.

No, the campus turmoil over wokeness/political correctness was reported in the school newspaper & carried in other print sources.
Was discussed at length on other college forums.

Happy to read that you know one student at Haverford College who is not obsessed with being woke/political correctness, but that is not the reality for the rest of the kids.

You’re speaking on matters years ago. None of the students you’re blabbering about even attend Haverford anymore, move on and actually help OP.


Yeah, it’s apparently Hillsdale 2.0 according to Mr. Gaslight here.

Never underestimate the power of a few idiots either enough social approval.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 19:55     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:I would expect ice rinks to be fairly uncommon at small LACs.

Nine of the ten NESCAC LACs offer on-campus ice rinks, I believe, with Bates being the exception.

Ok, I would expect ice rinks to be fairly uncommon at non-NESCAC small LACs. Neither Swat nor Haverford are NESCAC.


Sure, no LACs in PA, OH, MI, IA, or MN, for example, have ice rinks. Stop talking out of your ass.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 19:46     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Regarding the proximity of Haverford to Bryn Mawr, the walk takes about 35 minutes, and many students prefer the bus.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 19:42     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
"Bates absolutely has an ice rink."

I'm glad for the correction, but note that my sentence included "I believe," so no reason to shake your head. Nonetheless, Bates is alone among NESCACs in not offering a varsity ice hockey program.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 19:20     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would expect ice rinks to be fairly uncommon at small LACs.

Nine of the ten NESCAC LACs offer on-campus ice rinks, I believe, with Bates being the exception.


Bates absolutely has an ice rink. But also the NESCACs are in the northeast. Smh

Also Bryn mawr has a pool for Haverford students.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 19:13     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Haverford is smaller but it and Bryn Mawr are the only schools that offer cross-registration where I’ve seen people regularly take advantage—the campuses are very nearly adjacent, in upscale streetcar suburbs with restaurants, shops, cafes, movie theaters, concert venues nearby. Access to Philly is quick via train. Swarthmore is further out from the city in a smaller town. It’s more prestigious but seems less fun to attend for sure.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 17:56     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:Swarthmore rejected Barack Obama. Bad move, as if they had accepted them, they'd have much more general name recognition.

Haverford does amazingly well as a feeder to top medical and law schools.


Obama did not have his act together in high school, it’s not Swarthmore’s fault! lol
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 17:51     Subject: Re:How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Haverford dorms are a lot nicer & even freshmen can get singles.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 17:36     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Swarthmore rejected Barack Obama. Bad move, as if they had accepted them, they'd have much more general name recognition.

Haverford does amazingly well as a feeder to top medical and law schools.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 15:14     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Both of these schools are recognized for their arboretums, with Swarthmore placing 3rd in this ste and Haverford 14th:

Impressive College Arboretums https://share.google/Hf1r1fodN65DZlrj5

Does anyone know what bot this is? They always send google share links and always are boosting some ranking site instead of giving any details or analysis. It’s a waste of time to read their comments.

What's a bot?

And does the individual know they're a bot, or is the bot itself deluded, like in a Philip K. DIck novel?
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 15:07     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:In terms of athletic facilities, Swarthmore offers a pool. Both are sans ice rinks, however.


There’s an ice rink adjoining Haverford’s campus FWIW. It’s a private club for figure skating.
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 14:53     Subject: How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:I would expect ice rinks to be fairly uncommon at small LACs.


Wesleyan has a rink
Anonymous
Post 01/11/2026 14:50     Subject: Re:How does Swarthmore differ from Haverford?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Over the past decade, Haverford College has become a poster child for "wokeness" and "political correctness" that interferes with developing a mature, accepting campus culture.

Swarthmore's rep is as a PhD candidate factory. Very serious students & faculty.


Did you hear this on Fox News regarding Haverford? I know a relatively apolitical kid who is politically moderate and possibly even leans right in the traditional sense (but is not MAGA) from outside the northeast who is very happy at Haverford.

Generally agree on Swarthmore.


Doubt that Haverford Colege ever made it to Fox News as it is a tiny, inconsequential college.

No, the campus turmoil over wokeness/political correctness was reported in the school newspaper & carried in other print sources.
Was discussed at length on other college forums.

Happy to read that you know one student at Haverford College who is not obsessed with being woke/political correctness, but that is not the reality for the rest of the kids.

You’re speaking on matters years ago. None of the students you’re blabbering about even attend Haverford anymore, move on and actually help OP.


Yeah, it’s apparently Hillsdale 2.0 according to Mr. Gaslight here.