Kalamazoo College

Pros: Academic Rigor, Small Size, Unique Opportunities
Cons: Name Recognition, Administratively Challenged, Cost

This is a school that recently appeared on The Princeton Review's "10 Toughest Colleges" list. As an alum, I can verify the rigors of the academic program. You *will* work hard, you *will* think, you *will* learn a great deal.

Along with the...

Pros: size, bathroom, lounge
Cons: further from campus than other dorms,but a short walk

Crissey Hall at Kalamazoo college is arguably the best dorm on campus. The set up is six person suites. Each suite has two double occupancy rooms and two single occupancy rooms. Also, there is a spacious lounge and nice bathroom which is cleaned once...

Pros: beautiful campus, study abroad
Cons: stress, a lot of work

Of all four colleges I applied to, Kalamazoo College is the only private one and, obviously, the most expensive. Although price is an issue for many, K's really good about scholarships and finacial aid. Not only is this campus small and beautiful, but...

Pros: many choices, quality food
Cons: fairly expensive

My personal experience with the food service at Kalamzoo College has been one of pure elation. My mom was never much of a cook at home.(I do love her very much though.) Anyways, about the food service. The cafeteria serves three main meals of the day....

Pros: Great program, Excellent opportunities
Cons: none

If you want to get into a good grad or med school, this is the undergrad college for you. You can check out the numbers and see that K is nationally ranked for undergrads who go on to get professional degrees, and you will say hey, that's cool. But the...