Juanita College

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Anonymous wrote:I come from a rankings-obsessed circle. My kid got into “elite” schools (Williams, etc.), my spouse attended a T5, and I went to a T15. And I will never, ever understand people’s need to denigrate schools like Juniata.

I absolutely love schools like this. They are special. They give a lot of personalized attention to kids who are brimming with potential, helping them discover their path with the full support of a close community. If I were to teach, it would be at a place like this.

I don’t know anyone who attends/attended Juniata, but I’ve enjoyed learning about it, and I appreciate posters who shared their experiences — especially when it was all but guaranteed that some weirdo was would come out of the woodwork and insult them. (Again: why?)

And for the record, if I had to choose between spending my days with the folks who posted helpfully and in good faith, or the person who juuuust can’t help but scratch that itch to insult…well, I know which I’d choose.

So it's good for kids who can't handle life and need mommy and daddy stand ins.

See, and that’s why I like the good faith posters. This just isn’t a good faith response.

Right? I like smaller schools for my child. She needs some extra support while gaining independence/spreading her wings. Call it mommy and daddy stand ins if you must. Not everyone matures at the same pace.

I attended one of those higher level academic schools, but it was a very self contained campus and a bit of a cocoon, with only 3600 students at the time. I managed to graduate and move out on my own at 21. It doesn't hurt to have that buffer between mom and dad's house and real life. It doesn't mean you're a loser in any way. It's just a soft landing between those stages in life.

This , 100%

[Anonymous]

People who denigrate schools like Juniata are status-obsessed dickheads. Plain and simple.

My kid does not go there but I know kids that do. They are bright. And doing well. And their parents love the experience they're having.

So if you're a status-obsessed dickhead, i say SCREW YOU.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People who denigrate schools like Juniata are status-obsessed dickheads. Plain and simple.

My kid does not go there but I know kids that do. They are bright. And doing well. And their parents love the experience they're having.

So if you're a status-obsessed dickhead, i say SCREW YOU.

PP coming in with the passion! Bring it, PP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People who denigrate schools like Juniata are status-obsessed dickheads. Plain and simple.

My kid does not go there but I know kids that do. They are bright. And doing well. And their parents love the experience they're having.

So if you're a status-obsessed dickhead, i say SCREW YOU.

PP coming in with the passion! Bring it, PP!

These impassioned defenses of Juniata would be more impactful if every one of them didn't start with some variation of, "I went to a much better school than Juniata, and so did my spouse and kids, but I still think it's the most amazing place in the world for the right kid! (Read: one who's far less smart than mine.)"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People who denigrate schools like Juniata are status-obsessed dickheads. Plain and simple.

My kid does not go there but I know kids that do. They are bright. And doing well. And their parents love the experience they're having.

So if you're a status-obsessed dickhead, i say SCREW YOU.

PP coming in with the passion! Bring it, PP!

These impassioned defenses of Juniata would be more impactful if every one of them didn't start with some variation of, "I went to a much better school than Juniata, and so did my spouse and kids, but I still think it's the most amazing place in the world for the right kid! (Read: one who's far less smart than mine.)"

Seriously! It reminds me of that pro-gay Macklemore song from a decade or so ago where he spends the entire first verse making sure everyone listening knows that HE isn't gay.

[Anonymous]

Good for thee but not for me!

[Anonymous]

So it’s a psychological defense mechanism if you or your kid did go to a school like this, but it’s condescension if you didn’t.

Tell me: where is the sweet spot? Who IS allowed to praise Juniata?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:There are several posters who are just obsessed with this no name college, and it doesn’t make any sense. So your kid goes there, great. That doesn’t make it Harvard.

Ah, he showed up. So we're only allowed to like and to talk about our kid's school if it's Harvard, even in response to a direct question. That's what you think? Would make for a not-very-useful forum!

Yes! There is the Juniata hater! They always show up.

--A Juniata supporter to spite the hater

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s not well known or even heard of.

By who? It's well known in PA and good with job placement for ES majors. This was one of the top picks for my ES student.

Just go away, you troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow, someone has a real hate boner for Juniata.

Did I say that or did I say that? The Juniata-obsessed person is off their meds again.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I come from a rankings-obsessed circle. My kid got into “elite” schools (Williams, etc.), my spouse attended a T5, and I went to a T15. And I will never, ever understand people’s need to denigrate schools like Juniata.

I absolutely love schools like this. They are special. They give a lot of personalized attention to kids who are brimming with potential, helping them discover their path with the full support of a close community. If I were to teach, it would be at a place like this.

I don’t know anyone who attends/attended Juniata, but I’ve enjoyed learning about it, and I appreciate posters who shared their experiences — especially when it was all but guaranteed that some weirdo was would come out of the woodwork and insult them. (Again: why?)

And for the record, if I had to choose between spending my days with the folks who posted helpfully and in good faith, or the person who juuuust can’t help but scratch that itch to insult…well, I know which I’d choose.

Are we supposed to listen to you more because you attended a T15? OMG

I'm glad your spouse deigned to marry you given you attended a school ranked 10 below his.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People who denigrate schools like Juniata are status-obsessed dickheads. Plain and simple.

My kid does not go there but I know kids that do. They are bright. And doing well. And their parents love the experience they're having.

So if you're a status-obsessed dickhead, i say SCREW YOU.

PP coming in with the passion! Bring it, PP!

These impassioned defenses of Juniata would be more impactful if every one of them didn't start with some variation of, "I went to a much better school than Juniata, and so did my spouse and kids, but I still think it's the most amazing place in the world for the right kid! (Read: one who's far less smart than mine.)"

No, not true in our case. I would have been happy for my child to attend even though driving there would have been a major pain.

My kid is a city kid and the area was too rural, BUT the field station was a HUGE draw. The school remained in consideration due to the head of the ES program, the field station and its research possibilities, and the general vibe on campus. We visited twice and explored every nook and cranny.

My child made the decision--not me. I liked the price at Juniata the best!

In our case, it's not that we thought it's just for kids who are not smart. I don't believe kids are dumb if they get B or an A-, and I don't think your kid is smart just because they got a 1900 on the SAT.

Some kids mature later or messed around in high school, and that does not mean they are dumb. To think they are reveals a small mind.

[Anonymous]

What is going on With this thread? Juniata is a good small private liberal arts school! Why is everyone hating on it?

I went to a Juniata-like school in the Midwest and it was indeed a soft landing spot between home and adulthood. I needed NOT to be around the sort of grade grubbing and status obsessed kids I went to my fancy high school with. It really worked out for me and I credit the fact that the faculty were happy and so was I… so I could grow academically and socially.

[Anonymous]

This was at least 30 years ago....but I had considered Juniata because I was thinking about becoming an occupational therapist and at the time, they were one of the very few that had a program.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is going on With this thread? Juniata is a good small private liberal arts school! Why is everyone hating on it?

I went to a Juniata-like school in the Midwest and it was indeed a soft landing spot between home and adulthood. I needed NOT to be around the sort of grade grubbing and status obsessed kids I went to my fancy high school with. It really worked out for me and I credit the fact that the faculty were happy and so was I… so I could grow academically and socially.

After going through this process as the parent of a not so great student, I am just pleased to find lovely schools for normal kids to grow and find their way and passion/calling. I’m actually a little sad that my daughter has basically crossed one of her options off her list, as I think it would have been a really nice fit for her. It also was the cheapest, so there’s that.

I have gotten to know people at schools most on this board sneer at, but they are just as dedicated to educating students and helping them succeed as faculty/staff at any of the elite schools.

While Juniata wasn’t one of our options, it does sound like a great place and great fit for the right student. My daughter’s top choice is a school about the same size that is well known for its performing arts programs. Some schools have and lean into their niche.