Pitzer for a non-activist?
Hello y'all! I'm currently making my college list and I'm unsure if Pitzer should remain on it.
A lot of what I have read makes Pitzer seem like a wonderful community and genuinely home-y. I also love the thought of being in the Claremont Consortium and interacting with people of various backgrounds and interests.
The main reason why I hesitate to apply is because of cultural fit. What I've seen online is that Pitzer has a reputation for social justice and activism. While I do support equality and justice, I don't see myself as the sign-holding type nor do I constantly think about change-making.
For anyone who felt similarly before attending: did you ever feel culturally out of place or pressured to act? Does the diversity of the 5Cs make that less noticeable in practice? Is Pitzer not as extreme as its reputation may suggest?
Any thoughts are appreciated, thanks!