Neurobiology and sculpture, labor justice organizing and poetry, computer animation and ancient literature… sometimes I smile at the academic interests of those around me at Hampshire, and how incredibly lucky we are to have such freedom in our studies.
Most educational systems are based upon grades, on measuring a student’s academic performance in numbers and letters. While this may motivate some students to do well, for others it is a hindrance to their learning.
In the series “Student Voices,” current students write about the reasons they chose Hampshire and how our educational model works from their perspective. The Hampshire College farm offers shares each fall in which students can invest. Many students participate, buying access to fresh vegetables, herbs, and flowers and helping to support local agriculture. The past two years, I grouped together with my modmates to pur
It’s finals week at Hampshire and you still have three research papers to finish. You’re tired of writing alone in your room. You want a change of atmosphere. Fortunately, the Hampshire campus has many quiet spaces where you can sit down and get your work done. Here are seven places on the Hampshire campus where students can study: The Library The Harold F. Johnson Library, located at the center of campus, provides n
Hampshire College is often on lists of the Most Creative Colleges in the country. Here are just some of the reasons why Hampshire deserves its place on such lists.
