About Me

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Intro

I may be covered in snow most of the time, but I am far from frigid. High-powered but low key, I am one of the "new ivies," complete with a super warm community and a fiery passion for academics, politics, and social justice. Sounds good, right?

I'm all about balance. Nestled in a quiet Twin Cities suburb, you can easily access nature and big city fun. My incredible professors are considered among the best teachers in liberal arts schools, but they're also research champs who win National Science Foundation grants. My students come here to dig deep into everything from biology to creative writing.

With a campus just two city blocks long, I may be little but I think big—globally, in fact. Inclusivity and multiple voices are important to me, and I'm proud to say that I'm one of the friendliest colleges for people who identify as LGBTQ+.

I'll push you to work hard and think hard, but I'll do it nicely (I'm Midwestern, after all). With me on your résumé, you're bound to impress post-graduation.

Name

Scotty the Scot

Hometown

St. Paul, Minnesota, where flannel meets frostbite. To be honest, our wintry weather is terrible. Luckily, the people here are as positive as the temperatures are negative—"Minnesota Nice" is a real thing, and it's awesome. The bike-able metropolis full of places to intern doesn't hurt, either. Plus there's ample cool art and great food to feast upon.

Birthdate

1874

Body Type

With just over 2,000 undergrads, I'm a lean, mean sweater-wearin' machine. Seriously, I'm not taking this thing off until June.

Students here come from over ninety countries, so chances are good that you'll have folks from multiple continents in each of your classes. Did I mention that I'm on the slimmer side? My small classes mean that you'll actually get to talk to each other.

Current Living Situation

First years and sophomores have to live on campus, but unless you get stuck in Dupre—nicknamed "DuPrison"—you should be fine. I've got your typical dorms as well as language houses, fancy off-campus apartments, and theme houses, like the Interfaith House or the Veggie Co-op under the stadium (really).

Most upperclassmen choose to rent housing nearby. You'll sacrifice an absurdly short walk to your classes, but living off campus lets you break up with my expensive on-campus meal plan (I know—it's not you, it's me). There are plenty of grocery options in the area, and you can still buy in to the dining hall if you so desire.

Relationship Status

As a member of the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) consortium, I have four study buddies. This means students can also take classes at the University of St. Thomas, St. Catherine University, Hamline University, and Augsburg College.

I love to hate on our academic rival, Carleton College, and I'm not a huge fan of the bros down the road at the University of St. Thomas, but rivalries aren't really that big of a deal for me. I'm a lover, not a fighter, and I'm more likely to fill the library than the stadium.

Politics

Which flavor of liberal are you? Sure, I have conservative students, but they are definitely outnumbered—this is a very left-leaning campus. No one will come after you with a pitchfork if you run more red than blue, but prepare yourself for a lot of tough conversations.

You should apply to me if...

you have enduringly positive feelings about sweater weather, want to save the world, and were wondering where the other super-kind nerds were. They're here. They've always been here.

Website

http://www.macalester.edu