To get into Berea your family has to meet financial requirements[1]. Translated: "you're poor enough." So, the common background of everyone on campus is pretty

To get into Berea your family has to meet financial requirements[1]. Translated: "you're poor enough." So, the common background of everyone on campus is pretty humble. There will be jerks anywhere-- that's a given. But, I can assure you that most of all graduates who come from Berea are very grateful to the institution especially given the insane rate at which tuition continues to increase. Since it's a liberal arts program, writing and reasoning are a core part of the curriculum. I would say by virtue of going through the program, you're able to better appreciate it at the end. I think learning about the world at an age when your views are malleable is more meaningful than learning about compilers. 1- https://www.berea.edu/admissions/financial-requirement/ https://www.berea.edu/admissions/financial-requirement/