About Me

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Intro

I'm beautiful. Let's just get that out there.

Ahh, honesty from the get-go.

That's important to me, you know? Because sometimes people upload flawless pictures online and you get all hyped to meet, but eventually you discover that they don't actually have bulging abs and a perfect smile. (I'm looking at you, GorgCampus329.)

With me, what you see is what you get. I'm a designated arboretum and Buzzfeed put me at number one on their list of "41 Scenic College Campuses that were made for Instagram." Instagram happens to be one of my favorite modes of communication, so it's a match made in heaven.

Okay, yes, I'm a bit of a hipster. The rumors are true. I drink my chai tea out of a Mason jar whilst riding my pastel-colored bike to my metaphysics class. I listen to music that 'quite you've probably never heard of and wear groovy hats that I found at Goodwill. Ya got me.

In all seriousness, though, I try to avoid labeling myself. My student body, their interests, and their personalities are all quite diverse, and I love that about myself. Whether you're into biology, English, or even art history, I've got a great program for you.

Rather than spending every night buried beneath a mountain of books in my (stunning) library or wandering through around in a post-party stupor, I stick to somewhere in the middle. Most of my weekdays are spent working on papers/projects and attending lectures, but when Friday night rolls around, I tuck the books away for two nights and go crazy. From house parties to running around with broomsticks to NYC trips to gawk at celebrities, I always find a way to let loose.

So like my selfie on Instagram and let's get this show on the road, baby.

Name

The Brewers. My founder was Matthew Vassar, a master brewer. Oh, yeah.

Hometown

Po-town, or Poughkeepsie. Most people just describe it as the town about seventy-five miles north of New York City. While I am just a train ride away from the concrete jungle, the town of Poughkeepsie is underrated in my eyes. It's nestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley, and nothing beats natural beauty.

Birthdate

September 26, 1865

Body Type

I get so annoyed when people refuse to look past my small size. I might be a little on the scrawny side, but this petite frame can be deceiving. Although I consist of less than 2,500 students, I'm not bragging when I say that I'm made up of one of the strongest and most active student bodies.

I've got over 100 student-run clubs and organizations. Students gather together with such varied interests, like knitting, Shakespeare theatre, peer-listening/support, horseback riding, and belting out songs from Mulan. They all find their niche somewhere with me.

Also, 1,000 acres is nothing to scoff at, bro.

Current Living Situation

I love the concept of a tight-knit community. Thus, around 98% of my students live either in residential houses on campus or in college-operated housing nearby. In fact, housing is guaranteed for all four years of study. Huzzah.

Generally, for the first three years, students stay in one of my nine residence halls:

• Raymond. "Quirky" is the only way to describe this place. If you like the sound of creaking floors and looking out your window to see fellow students juggling fire-torches, this may be the place for you.
• Davison. You'll hear it described as the "family dorm." It's pretty rad and has some of the nicest bathrooms of the bunch. 
• Lathrop. Real-talk, this place is not a favorite amongst students. It's been under renovations, on-and-off, for years now, and I still scratch my head when campus tour guides take prospective students inside.
• Strong. My only remaining all-female dormitory.
• Cushing. This one is known as the "Harry Potter" house. It's pretty nice if you don't mind the occasional scurrying cockroach. Just kidding. (I wish.)
• Noyes. It's futuristic-looking and…nice. Plus, you get your own private quad out front.
• Jewett. Here you have a cool hotel vibe, but room sizes vary drastically.

The dorm you're assigned to as a freshman is determined by a quiz you take with the "Vassar Sorting Hat."

By the time students reach their senior year, they're living with their closest buds in either the Vassar townhouses or town apartments.

Relationship Status

I come from a large family. In fact, I'm one of Seven Sisters. The others include Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Radcliffe (which is now a part of Harvard), Smith, and Wellesley. We were quite close growing up, but have since drifted apart.

I almost followed Radcliffe on the road to Ivy League matrimony, but Yale and I broke off our engagement in 1967. Yale wanted me to move in, and I felt like it was all moving a bit too fast for me. I'm a free spirit, after all. Despite it not working out, we both became more inclusive due to the experience; I officially became a coeducational institution in 1969.

Religion

No religious affiliation—I'm fairly secular.

Politics

I lean left so consistently that I'm half-convinced my right side has atrophied. I don't mind, though. Never used it much anyway.

You should apply to me if...

you loathe the idea of a rigid academic structure/environment. I'm the epitome of a liberal arts education—you even have the option to create your own major here.

Website

http://www.vassar.edu