Every time I mention Whittier College, someone says: "Oh, isn't that where Nixon went?" Yes. That was 80 years ago.
What about now? I've looked at rankings. Whittier is fine. Not top tier. Not bottom tier. Middle. But I visited last spring, and something felt different. The students were engaged. Like, really engaged. Arguing about ideas in the dining hall. Working on projects together in the library. A current student told me: "Whittier isn't famous. But the education is solid. And the professors actually care." But is solid worth $50,000 a year? I found a review on Niche that said Whittier is "a hidden gem for students who want small classes." Hidden gem or overpriced secret? I still can't tell
What about now? I've looked at rankings. Whittier is fine. Not top tier. Not bottom tier. Middle. But I visited last spring, and something felt different. The students were engaged. Like, really engaged. Arguing about ideas in the dining hall. Working on projects together in the library. A current student told me: "Whittier isn't famous. But the education is solid. And the professors actually care." But is solid worth $50,000 a year? I found a review on Niche that said Whittier is "a hidden gem for students who want small classes." Hidden gem or overpriced secret? I still can't tell