For Three Quick Questions, I send the same three questions to admission representatives at colleges all over the country, and then I hope to hear back from them. The three questions are meant to probe some of the things that make a school unique but that aren’t easily captured as a stat to go in a book or web search.

Today’s response is from Sarah Farrar, Admission Counselor at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina.

What is a course, tradition, program or event that is unique to Warren Wilson College?

So many Warren Wilson traditions - my two personal favorites are Work Day and our annual Circus.

Work Day is a day when we pause all academic programming to beautify campus, work in fellowship, and build community. While we hope to accomplish great work and be super productive, the primary focus of Work Day is to come together in the name of work and bond with each other. It is an important opportunity for us to laugh, learn, and love with each other.

Circus is a time for students, faculty and staff to come together and celebrate the end of the year. It is a platform for individual and group expression in art, production and design, and is completely student scripted and run. The performance is a culmination of the talents of circus arts performers on campus, including German Wheel, aerial silks, fire dancers, and acrobatics (to name a few). It’s one of our quirkier events, but it definitely encapsulates the Warren Wilson spirit.

Naturally every college wants to recruit the perfect student--high grades, high test scores, involved in their community, leadership...everything. But what kinds of imperfect students tend to flourish at Warren Wilson?

Our most successful students tend to be those looking for something different, those with a desire to explore unique pathways, and those with a genuine curiosity about the world. We attract lots of students with learning differences and students from non-traditional schooling backgrounds, not that that makes them imperfect!

When people come to visit Asheville, what's a place off campus that you recommend they check out while they're there?

We are located in the mountains of North Carolina, so spending some time out in nature is a must. Whether you’re a hardcore hiker or just want to take in some mountain views, the Blue Ridge Parkway is well worth the visit. Downtown Asheville is just down the road from campus and offers all the city vibes - great shopping, delicious dining options, and museum galore. And while you’re at it, you might as well go see some live music or check out an art show! Head to the French Broad Chocolate Lounge afterwards for something sweet.

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