During my senior year of high school, I was very thorough in my college search. There were many important factors for me to consider when choosing a college: location, cost, size and enrollment, professor/student ratio, resources, opportunities to study abroad and athletics, just to name a few. I looked at everything from public universities, to technical schools, to private institutions with religious emphasis. However, of the twenty or so schools that I looked at in-depth, Agnes Scott College was the only single-sex institution I considered. It was also the school I ultimately chose.
Choosing where to go to school was one of the most thought-out and important decisions I would make at this point in my life. I considered attending the University of Georgia at first; however, I knew that I would be easily distracted by the ambiance of a large school. Classes at large institutions such as the U. of Georgia tend to be given in lecture halls that hold a large capacity of students (200-300). For some students, this may sound exciting and challenging. It somewhat attracted me for a span of a few months; however, I ultimately realized that I would not be happy there - it just wasn’t right for me.
One of the questions I hear most about attending a women’s college is: “What about a social life... how can you stand being completely without the male sex for four years?” The answer to that question is not the least bit complicated. Being located in Decatur, Georgia, Agnes Scott is near many co-educational institutions. A “Social Council” on campus plans parties and social gatherings with other institutions in the area specifically for that reason. If one desires a social life, it is there. However, one should always be sure to become involved with both on-campus activities and the gatherings offered by other colleges in the area to take full advantage of the social scene.
