Going through the college search process and realizing I'd rather attend a smaller school in Pennsylvania. Any recommendations for small colleges there with strong Humanities programs?
Certainly, there are several smaller colleges in Pennsylvania known for their strong programs in the humanities.
Dickinson College's liberal arts program provides a solid foundation in the humanities. They have robust offerings in classics, English, philosophy, religion, and more, and they approach these disciplines with an international perspective.
Bucknell University, despite being known for engineering and management, also has an excellent College of Arts & Sciences. They offer a comprehensive array of humanities disciplines, including several interdisciplinary programs.
Haverford College is another option. It's part of the Quaker Consortium, which includes Swarthmore and Bryn Mawr, and allows cross-registration between these institutions. This significantly increases the breadth of humanities courses available.
Finally, Swarthmore College is known for its strong commitment to the liberal arts. It has a diverse array of offerings in humanities fields and small class sizes that foster in-depth discussion and close student-faculty interaction.
These are all selective schools, and they can provide a supportive, tight-knit learning environment given their smaller sizes. You may want to delve into each of these a little more to see which might be the best fit for your needs and aspirations.
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