r/claremontcolleges

My son plans to major in math and is interested in double majoring or minoring in CS. He will also be an athlete (swimmer). The Claremont Colleges are his top choice, but he is undecided between these 3 schools. Which would you recommend for a math major?

Can a math major at CMC do an off campus major/minor in CS?

Is Mudd a lot more rigorous? Do athletes at Mudd have a hard time balancing everything? Can they have fun or just work and be stressed all the time?

What are outcomes like across the 3 colleges for these majors? I think he may be interested in grad school in CS or employment in either software engineering, quant finance.

Hi all,

I'm working on the article on cheap eats and student deals/discounts in Claremont. Do you have any spots/recommendations worth adding where you like to eat when you don't want to have a meal at your dining hall? Thanks!

What do you all do with your room plants over winter break? Is there somewhere to leave them on campus so they get light and water? 🤞

What’s the nightlife scene like at the Claremont Colleges? Are there any bars or clubs in specific that students regularly go to? Ik people go off-campus, where do they usually go (Claremont, LA, Pomona, Pasadena, etc.)?

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!