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At Conn, the Honor Code is taken VERY seriously. That is not to say that cheating does not happen, but when it does there are grave consequences and sanctions as determined by a jury of peers (Honor Council). Similarly, there is an air of intolerance for diminished behavior in the residence halls so if you are looking for a place where others are held accountable for their actions Connecticut College is a great place to look.

The best thing about Conn is the people! My friends that I have made are the most wonderful people ever. And most everyone who goes to Conn is a nice person. I love all Conn students even if they aren't in my immediate friend group! The worst thing is the guy:girl ratio being 40:60. That means the guys have most of the control, being able to chose who they want to hook up with with. I think the size of Conn is just right for me. Some people may think it is a little too small, but I don't see anything wrong with it. When I tell people from my high school or similar high schools that I go to Conn they are impressed. Although a lot of people think it is a state school or a community college. Nah uh! It is a NESCAC school and I'm proud to be apart of it! I spend most of my time on campus in Harris, that Conn's main dining hall. My friends and I like to do marathon where we go for breakfast and just stay there as long as possible though lunch just eating whenever we get hungry and seeing all of our friends come through at different times. I think I hold the record of 7 hours straight. But off campus there isn't much happening at all. If you don't have a car it is near impossible to leave. You have to wait around for the camel van that is sometimes late or get too full so you have to wait another 30 minutes to catch it the next time it comes around. Then once you get off campus there is only so much. Paul's Pasta, Jasmine Thai, Two Wives are fave restaurants "near by".

Social life in very limited. College is very isolated, and all partying goes on in dorms. Unless you have a car, you're stuck. Also you can't walk out anywhere.

Conn College is a GREAT place. Everything from the academics to the professors to the food to the social scene. I am entirely pleased by the culture here on campus. Some people complain and state that there is nothing to do within the the stone walls, but I have had no trouble finding things to do. I think its a great size at 1,800-something kids and I still bump into people that I have never seen, but I have only been here for one semester thus far. When I tell people I go to Connecticut College I usually get two responses. Either a "wow, that's a great school, good for you" line, or the infamous "wow, you guys have a great basketball team." DO NOT be offended by people who confuse Conn and UCONN. It'll happen, and you just have to learn to accept it.

Conn College is the perfect size for those who love personal recognition/attention from professors. All of my professors know my name, and I love the solid academics that can be found here. That being said, I usually have to explain to people where it is exactly that I go to college. Not a lot of people know about Conn, but I feel like more and more are beginning to find out about it, which makes me happy. The school pride found here is unique because we are the only group of students that are capable of getting fired up to root for "the Camels!" But I think the majority of our students love the Camel mascot, and we will definitely show up to cheer for our teams with some friendly reminders (we're not totally devoted to our sports teams above all else). Overall, I'd say that our campus is receptive, friendly, and small enough so that you can have it memorized within a couple of days to a week. As far as the social scene goes: if you don't drink, you're sort of placed into a lower social sphere.

Overall, Conn is an incredible place. We have about 2,000 kids here, and I think the size is perfect. I like knowing a lot of the people I walk by on campus and I like knowing where people usually sit in the library. And even though it´s a small school, I still manage to meet plenty of new people every weekend. If I were at a bigger school, I think I would feel pretty invisible. Conn is situated in New London, a small city on the coast. While almost all Conn life happens on campus, New London is a cool place to explore. There are a couple cute restaurants and cafés, and there are some awesome vintage/thrift stores. The city also has a music scene and hosts concerts on the water. Some people hit up the bars occasionally in New London, but most parties at Conn occur in the dorms or in the apartments across the street. One thing I like in particular about Conn is how socially and environmentally conscious it is. Almost everybody at Conn cares about the state of world politics and the environment. Lots of students are involved in social action type clubs, and even students who aren´t still remember to turn off their lights and keep themselves informed about world events.

Conn's small size lets students and professors interact on a more personal level. It's true that you will have more opportunities because close relationships with professors allow you to see possibilities you wouldn't have otherwise known about or considered on your own. I'm a Film and East Asian Studies double major. I thought I was going to have a major and a minor but my then-teacher, now-advisor, told me that some classes would count for both if I had a double major. I love self-scheduled exams! At first I was a little dissappointed that we don't have a reading week like other schools, but then I realized we have more time on breaks because we get out earlier. Also, it's convenient and less stressful to choose which day you wish to complete each exam (and in what order). I need extra time and this school is wonderfully accomodating of special needs. During Finals I was luck enough to have my own room to complete a full exam, and for my other exam I only shared the room with two people so there were little to no distractions. My grades have really improved because I do not test well under pressure.

I love the size of Conn because you can recognize so many people but at the same time not know a lot of people...it isn't overwhelming and you aren't just a face. It is right off 95 so we are surrounded by so many restaurants, a mall, the train and ferry to take you anywhere, Boston and NY so close

conn is a beautiful campus. kids are mostly nice. new london is horrible. it offers nothing. the tuition at conn is seriously outrageous and not worth it. housing sucks and it is hard to get to from out of state.

One of the best things about Conn College is the honor code. The administration puts a great deal of trust in their student body. This means that during finals students may self-schedule their own exams, this flexibility actually alleviates so much stress because you can study at your own pace. Another great thing about the school is the small classes and the accessibility of professors. I have never had a professor that i hated or that was not understanding. In fact I have had several wonderful teachers. One thing I would change: the food. It's not horrendous but it could be better, I usually prefer Pizza.