u/Constant_Dream1811

I am a prospective student thinking of applying to WashU in the fall. I hope to visit between now and then, but right now I am just looking at pictures of the campus and Google Maps.

I see what looks like a big highway called Forest Pkwy running along the side of campus, right along where there are campus buildings. Are those buildings dorms? If they are dorms, do a bunch of dorm rooms have views down onto this busy highway?

Is the traffic on that road really loud or is the campus insulated enough from the roads that surround it to be peaceful?

I am a Junior exploring which colleges to apply to.

About me: I am female from a rural mountain town in the west. I am social but on the quieter side. Not a huge partier but do like to have fun with my friends. I am more down to earth rather than flashy in a popular Instagram girl type way, but also not nerdy and quirky.

I am looking for a more liberal arts type school that allows me to explore different subjects before committing to a major. I tend to love and thrive in science and math classes, and also want to take a new language and maybe some art classes in college.

I am a dancer and hope to continue dancing in some way, like take a few classes and/or be a part of a student dance company. I also play the violin in my school orchestra and might want to continue that in college as well.

I am thinking Pomona or Scripps? But am just now learning about the different colleges in the consortium so don’t really know the differences other than Harvey Mudd being an intensely science/engineering focussed school.

What are the overall vibes of each school? Which one has the nicest dorms and science facilities?

And how close is the nearest decent hiking trails?

Thinking of applying to Denison. I am on the fence about Greek life. I am social but not a huge partier and I love my sleep.

I am worried since there are no Greek houses that all the parties are then happening in the dorms and apartments so it might be hard to get good sleep.

Where do the parties happen at Denison?

Is there a lot of partying going on until late at night in the dorms many nights a week?

Where do the sororities/frats meet and do other activities together outside of parties?

I am a junior in HS who is thinking of applying to Emory in the fall.

Just sitting here day-dreaming.

If I get in and am lucky enough to be a scholarship finalist for the Woodruff or Danforth scholarships, what is the scholars weekend like?

Also, what were the dates for the weekend this spring?