Academics
It was founded in 1833. Haverford College in Pennsylvania is “small, but exceptionally vibrant and engaging,” providing the “solid academic experience” under one of the most enduring honor codes. Although it was founded by Quakers The school is not religiously affiliated, however the social element of its founders has remained in place, resulting in the student who describes “a challenging, interesting environment with the best people I know.” The true love affair lies the Arerford’s “awesome, invested” professors that “lead a group of idealistic students to point-but never force-us into a better way of thinking.” They’re willing to take the effort to get meet you and the small size of the institution “allows for plenty of opportunities for collaborating with faculty and staff and building a relationship.” “You are more than just a face in a classroom of many; you are a unique person that has something to offer,” one student says. “My ‘big intro lecture course’ has 41 students,” is another. “My professor still knows me by name, and we have long conversations when we pass on Founder’s Green.” The school’s learning environment emphasizes “engaging in hard and honest conversations with your peers,” and “students have a lot of power” by virtue of their role in the management at the university. “I love the amount of independence and autonomy [the school] gives to its students,” one student says. Based on the kind of students it draws, “we wind up with a really conscientious student body invested in the school.” The resources that students have access to in this institution are outstanding in addition. There is the possibility of getting “credit for research” (there is plenty of research across all departments) If you’d like to leave campus to pursue studies, “you can get funding for that as well.”
Student Body
Everybody is “passionate,” “people are always up for intellectual discussion,” and “everyone works very hard.” Students here were all enthusiastic enough to enroll as they “want to succeed for themselves and not to appease others.” Students have described other students as being awe-inspiring and having “hearts of gold and giant brains that they put to use to change the world for the better.” “It’s a small school full of nice kids-not naive (well, sometimes naive), just genuinely compassionate and interested in other people, whether or not that’s ‘cool,'” students say. While everyone is connected by “intellectual passion and interests outside of academics,” the diversity in other aspects of campuses “lacks a little.” But, “the great thing about Haverford is that, although we have a variety of students from all different social circles, everyone is a touch awkward.” This is a reality that “nerdy and ridiculously friendly” students are embracing. “I feel like I could potentially become friends with anyone on campus,” declares one of the students.
Campus Life
The tradition that is one of “trust, concern, and respect” that is engendered in the honor code spills through to the rest of the “awesome, at times idiosyncratic, place where community thrives and cliques are very loose if existent at all.” “The honor code unifies everyone.” “Being able to take an exam in your own room, sitting relaxed on your bed because your professor trusts you not to look at your books is one of the luxuries of being here,” students say. Students are very focused here and enjoy a break on the weekend to go out for a drink or two “before going back to their books. The sport of athletics is “really significant” for a large portion of the students-most are active even if they’re not at the varsity level. Some of the teams of males “function as fraternities” (which are not present on the campus of HC). Because it’s a small campus, “sometimes it feels like everyone knows your business,” but the people are so incredibly nice and friendly that “the social scene is great.” Students are in charge of their own lives and those of the school by participating in”the “Plenaries” that happen twice every year, and when the majority of the students is required to be present. New York and Philadelphia are easy to reach by train “Suburban Square (the local outdoor shopping center) is a great place to hang out, get coffee, or even go shopping.”
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Philadelphia International Airport is 20 miles away from the campus. Main Line Airport Limousine Service will transport you directly to Stokes Hall on the Haverford campus. To call for this service, dial the airport’s courtesy phones (push Main Line). If you wish to make a contact us in advance Main Line’s phone service number is: 610-525-513 (or 800-427-3464 for Pennsylvania). Limousines depart each 45 minute. There is public transportation available from the airport to campus. Use the SEPTA Airport Express departing from airport and go until 30th St. Station in Philadelphia trains run every 30 minutes, and it takes 20 minutes to arrive at 30th St. From 30th St. Station to the station, you can take R-5 Paoli Local or the R-5 Paoli Local or the Bryn Mawr Local to Haverford (not all trains stop at Haverford and you should check the timetables in the train station). The trip to 30th St. to Haverford station will take approximately 16 minutes. Walking from Haverford station and campus is approximately 8-10 minutes. Take a walk down Haverford Station Road. Make a left turn onto Lancaster Avenue; then turn right onto the campus at College Lane. If you don’t wish to walk or walk, it is possible to take the Bennett Taxi Service can drive you from the station to the campus; Call 525-1770 (a local number). Amtrak trains as well as Greyhound buses are available in Philadelphia. Amtrak connects you with 30th St. Station; for getting to the campus from there, take trains from the SEPTA commuter trains, as mentioned in the previous paragraphs. To get to the Greyhound station stroll towards the Market East SEPTA train station and then take trains such as the R-5 Paoli Local or the Bryn Mawr Local, as mentioned above The trip between Market East to Haverford takes about 25 minutes.
