The Evergreen State College Top Questions

Students who are interested in a more holistic approach to education, one which concentrates on the intersections between academic disciplines, ,would find an education at Evergreen fulfilling. For example, instead of individual classes, each with their own narrow focus on economics, American history and gender studies, at Evergreen these are all a part of one program, taken all together. One can then see how economics effects history and the status of women in American culture, for instance. Evergreen also offers more opportunities for individual and self-directed study.

A person who is good with managing their time. Someone who is open minded and does not work well with your standard college set up. This college gives you a chance to get more involved in things that interest you and shape your degree to your liking.

Study,

This is a good school for someone who is still deciding where they want their education to take them and is planning on attending graduate school.

Self-disciplined creative types would do really well here, or anyone who is artistically inclined and believes that a college should have a sense of community among its student body.

Someone who doesn't think in the traditional sense of college. Someone who does not conform to mainstream culture, and someone who can think for themselves and direct thier own learning and shape thier own degree, which Evergreen allows you to do. A very self-motivated and directed person should attend this college, otherwise they could easily get distracted with Olympia's drug and music culture.

can think for themself. interested in learning for learning's sake and not just for a good grade.

Someone who is willing to be open-minded, challenged, and put forth a great deal of effort. Someone willing to work collaboratively as well as individually, think "outside the box," be introspective, studious, and opinionated. You should be willing to be a leader as well as be comfortable with being part of a team. There aren't sororities or fraternities, but you will form tremendous bonds with your fellow students regardless, as long as you open yourself up to it. You get out of Evergreen what you put into it--nothing less but certainly a great deal more.

Liberal and very self-motivated

Someone who is interested in a flexible, responsive, dynamic and fulfilling education. Someone who believes in the power of discussion and reasoning to solve problems. Someone who finds a passion in living and working in a place very much connected to the natural world with a focus on living in harmony.