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Located in Grinnell, Iowa, (population 9,100), our small-town location provides a uniquely intimate setting that allows people to really listen to one another and to learn from their different perspectives. Clean air, no traffic, a great view of the stars, and a safe town and community; there aren t too many places in the world that can offer that. Click Here for Virtual Campus Tour Our 1600 undergraduates come with varied geographic, ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic experiences, but thanks to their passion, intellectual curiosity and lively interest in the world and each other, they form an incredibly close-knit community. Our beautiful 120-acre campus is alive with student clubs, intercollegiate and intramural athletic teams, music, theater, and art, and hosts more than 500 free, on-campus events every year ranging from guest lecturers, to concerts, plays, symposia, and all-campus social events. Grinnell ranks 7th out of all U.S. institutions for the proportion of its graduates who earn Ph.D. s 1st college in the U.S. to create a political science department and curriculum 3rd for per-capita Peace Corps volunteers since their founding 10th largest per-student endowment in the U.S. (1.3 billion total) 68% of Grinnell students graduated in the top 10% of their high school class Grinnell is included in the Huffington Post s 2011 Top 10 Hipster and Most Intellectual Colleges lists LOCATION COMMUNITY NOTABLE NUMBERS

INDIVIDUALLY-ADVISED CURRICULUM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Only a handful of colleges in the country give you the freedom to design your own academic program. At Grinnell, there are no general education requirements, which might typically account for at least one-third of your total coursework at most other liberal arts colleges. The only required course is the First-Year Tutorial, an interactive, topicsbased seminar course, limited to just 12 students. Each tutorial professor also serves as adviser to their tutorial students until they declare a major, offering guidance based on their personal knowledge of their academic interests, aptitudes, and needs. You will be challenged here, in the best of ways. Professors will expect thorough research, thoughtful analysis, and creative thinking. You ll be responsible for cocreating your curriculum with your adviser, and you ll find your voice in a self-governing residential community. You will be an active participant in small, discussion-oriented classes, labs, and student clubs; learning as much from your peers as from your professors in a 24/7 learning environment. INDIVIDUALLY-ADVISED CURRICULUM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Experiential learning is the cornerstone of a Grinnell education. Our professors have had great success obtaining external funding for valuable academic programs and research. Plus, the endowment allows students to conduct their own research on topics of interest through the Mentored Advanced Projects (MAPs). Grinnell also offers a wide range of internship opportunities both during the academic year and in the summer with variable options for academic credit and funding. Finally, with nearly 80 programs on practically every continent, over 60% of Grinnell students choose to spend at least one semester studying abroad. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Majors Anthropology Art Biology Biological Chemistry Chemistry Chinese and Japanese Classics Computer Science Economics English French and Arabic Gender, Women s, and Sexuality Studies General Science German History Independent Major Mathematics and Statistics Music Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Russian Sociology Spanish Theatre and Dance Interdisciplinary Concentrations American Studies East Asian Studies Environmental Studies Global Development Studies Latin American Studies Linguistics Neuroscience Policy Studies Russian, Central and Eastern European Studies Technology Studies Western European Studies Preprofessional Advising Architecture Business Engineering Medicine Law Librarianship Religious vocations Social Work Education

SELF GOVERNANCE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS CAREER PREPARATION

Those engaged in a liberal arts education create a community based on freedom of choice. By making individual choices, students meet the challenges of a rigorous academic and rich out-of-classroom experience. Grinnell s unique system of Self-governance encourages students to become responsible, respectful, and accountable members of the campus, town, and global community. Students provide input and make changes in almost every area of college life and no student is assigned the duty of policing their peers. Our students sum it up best: Self-Gov is Love! SELF GOVERNANCE There are over 200 student-run organizations on campus, which include: International Student Organization, Student Endowment Investment Group, Freesound Musicians Organization, The Scarlet and Black (campus newspaper), Social Entrepreneurs of Grinnell, Dagohir Swordfighting Club, Model United Nations, Debating Union, Mock Trial, Ultimate Frisbee, Belly Dance Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Grinnell Independent Theatre, Muslim Student Association, Vegan Co-op, Water Polo, Social Justice Action Group, Real Men, Chalutzim, KDIC (student radio station), Latin American Dance Club, Capoeira, Swing Society STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS Grinnell College sets the foundation for career choice. Resources abound to assist students in preparing for their future. Collaborative work with the faculty and the Career Development Office prepares students for their success and assists in career assessment, exploration, and decisionmaking. The Career Development Office works closely with its alumni to provide pre-professional development experiences for students, as well as internships and oncampus visits by professionals in a variety of fields and off-campus interviewing events. CAREER PREPARATION

Paula Jamaica From the day I came to Grinnell, I realized that Grinnell community is like a family with everyone there to support you and help you to develop along the way. From the Financial Aid Office to the Dining Hall, everyone is so friendly and show that they are here for you. It is this kind of environment that I found to be quite different from other higher education institutions. Christine Uganda Grinnell is the one place you can be you. There s no pressure at all to change who you are to fit into Grinnell and because we are all diverse, you ll feel at home. What s even more exciting is that you ll find people with similar interests who you click with right away. You re guaranteed to find a niche and develop yourself fully. The saying, Never judge a book by its cover, is one I came to fully understand at Grinnell. I ve had amazing and memorable conversations with people I never thought I would ever get to talk to because I thought we had totally different lifestyles. Whether it s at the line at the pasta bar or in the locker rooms after practice, you re sure to strike up a conversation and trust me, a week later, you ll still be talking. Shunji Japan When I talked with one of the alumni of Grinnell, she asked me, When I was in college, the only thing Grinnellians didn t tolerate was intoleranc Is it still like that now? I was happy to hear her question b this respect, Grinnell had not all. Grinnellians have a strong social justice and want to ma better place for everyone. I th aspiration for a bright future i students to continue learning Olivia China The Cultural Evening is a unique and enjoyable traditio in Grinnell. Students from all over the world and American students prepare and perform dances and songs of differen cultures in their traditional dresses. I enjoyed performing songs and dances during my year. Sharing my culture with college was one of the most memorable moments I ve had also organized the Cultural E ISO (International Student Or cabinet member during my s year. Contributing to the show way helped me to see how w of various backgrounds work and how much effort Grinnell celebrate diversity.

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