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Hamilton College

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A-Academics
CDiversity
B+Guys
B+Girls
BAthletics
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Academics

“Some professors are great, but you should ask upperclassmen before registering to avoid disappointment.”

Diversity

“No matter what race, most of the students here come from families with money. Those that don’t are often ridiculed or ostracized.”

Guys & Girls

“In my experience, dating someone seriously is really hard. The guys just want hookups, and the girls are all looking for Prince Charming.”

Athletics

“I think Hamilton is one of the few schools in which so many students participate in IM sports. It seems as though almost the same number of people playing varsity sports are playing IM sports. It is nice that there are options for people who are not as...”
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Academics

One word: fantastic. It might sound overenthusiastic, but it’s true. The professors might be the number one reason students love this school. Professors will go out of their way to help a student with schoolwork, as long as they aren’t afraid to ask. Classes are hard, and the greatest professors are often the most demanding. They challenge students to think independently in the classroom, and it is very rare for a professor to only lecture. Discussions carry a lot of weight, even in math and science...

Diversity

Hamilton College tries very hard to increase the diversity of our campus. The admissions office has been developing ties with inner-city students and extending their reach beyond the small New England towns. Athough Hamilton College does have the greatest amount of diversity among the NESCAC schools, most of the students are from upper-middle-class families and are white. Student organizations of many backgrounds have been working toward promoting diversity and acceptance. Most of the groups do host diverse...

Guys & Girls

The people at Hamilton College make it the incredible experience it is. Although dating isn’t common among underclassmen, students tend to eventually find someone by their senior year. Just don’t expect to find a real relationship with the first person you hook up with. Most students play the field for their first couple of years.

Predominantly a social student body, sometimes it is shocking to see the shy boy from history class out for a Thursday night party in Carnegie. The stereotypical Hamilton student...

Athletics

The vast majority of students are involved in athletics of some form. Sometimes it seems like everyone is in the gym, especially at 4 p.m. The Ade Fitness Center is somewhat of a social space in itself. The time of day dictates the mood and atmosphere. In the afternoon, you would think you were in the middle of a student union, not the fitness center. Unfortunately, the gym doesn’t have the capacity for the afternoon flow, and trying to get on a machine to work out can be exhausting in and of itself.

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