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The Evergreen State College (TESC) attracts a diverse group of people that challenges ones perspective of self and society. TESC's curriculum embraces different learning styles through seminar discussion, lectures, hands-on activities and multi-media. Being evaluated with discussion rather than assigned a number or letter is the best!

I am extremely fortunate to be attending TESC. With the way they structure their curriculum I have been able to learn in more detail and depth than I have at other colleges I have attended. TESC does not use a GPA and uses an evaluation essay and meeting with faculty at the end of each quarter to gage progress.

Evergreen has amazing programs and helpful teachers. You just have to make sure to be on top of registration or you might lose your spot. I am transferring because I was not able to make any friends.

This beautiful campus located in one of the many inlets of the Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College's secluded location in the corner of the United States cultivates alternative thinking and awareness. Evergreen's unique learning style attracts individuals from all different kinds of backgrounds; your bound to meet someone you never thought you could calmly approach. One of the strongest points of Evergreen is its emphasis on a learning community; you are given the chance to immerse yourself in your education alongside others who may have a different background but are at the same level as you thus deepening your learning.

You can't summarize this college in just three sentences. This school is unlike any traditional style college; to quote it's website: its new and different, dynamic and relevant. The best things about this school; there are no grades, all classes are interdisciplinary, its student-centered, and the sense of unity and collaboration is unmistakable.

I find that the community is very open and welcoming. The programs here are fascinating and quite unique. There are many opportunitys offered here.

Evergreen is a unique educational experience. Each student is responsible for their own education in a meaningful way; you can't get by just taking notes and passing tests here. Come here if you want your perspective on life challenged and ultimately changed.

The Evergreen State College provides the perfect learning experience for anyone who loves the interdisciplinary learning process, hands-on learning, and self driven studies. It is however a lot of work, if you choose to go here because you think the lack of grades will make college a cake walk you will be sorely mistaken. Evergreen is great for its personal atmosphere and hands on learning style, it's a lot of hard work but it's well worth it in the end. 9.5/10

The Evergreen State College is an incredibly diverse and non-traditional liberal arts institution. It is truly an amazing college to attend for those students who are hoping to do more than just sit in a classroom to earn their degree; Evergreen is wonderfully supportive of those who wish to actually get out in the real world and learn in a hands-on environment. For example, this is only my second year here and I have already had the amazing and life-changing privilege of spending a quarter interning in New York City, and this spring I am signed up to study abroad in Greece and Italy for the quarter.