Hi everyone. I'm a student from Texas and I'm aiming to stay relatively close to home for college. However, I'm also quite liberal and would love a school environment that resonates with my values. Does anyone have any recommendations on notably liberal colleges in Texas?
Sure, I completely understand wanting to find a college environment that feels in line with your personal beliefs. There are definitely several colleges in Texas known for having a more liberal student body.
Starting off, Rice University, located in Houston, is renowned for its diverse and open-minded student body. The same goes for Southwestern University in Georgetown, which promotes free-thinking and has an active Social Justice Alliance.
Austin College in Sherman is also worth considering. Located north of Dallas, it has a strong liberal emphasis and promotes social justice and sustainability. Also, the University of Texas at Austin is known for having a liberal student body, especially considering its location in a city famous for its motto of "Keep Austin Weird."
Similarly, Trinity University in San Antonio has an open-minded community and a vibrant politics department that allows for differing perspectives.
These are just a few examples, so be sure to visit these schools (if possible) or connect with current students to get a feel for the political climate on each campus. It's also important to remember that even at more conservative colleges, you're likely to find students of all political flavors, so don't completely rule out a school based on its general reputation.
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