Which United World college is the worst

• UWC Costa Rica
  • Not much national and socio-economic diversity
  • Bilingual school
  • Not in the middle of nowhere; close to a supermarket and other amusements
  • Administration is quite flexible
  • Academics are not as demanding
  • Campus is not beautiful
  • Tropical climate with a lot of bugs
• UWC Mostar
  • Open campus
  • Awesome CASes
  • Can go skiing on weekends and on trips to other countries
  • Very diverse, focuses on peace and getting over past differences
  • Weak infrastructure
  • Real party state, many students are alcoholics
• UWCM vs UWCSC
  • UWCM has more diversity and is more open to collaboration
  • UWCSC has high academic standards, but is more restrictive

• UWC AC
  • Some students regret going to UWC
  • Not everyone is culturally curious and aware as advertised
  • Food is controversial
  • No bullying
• UWC USA
  • Great classes and teachers
  • Great student leadership opportunities
  • Great sense of community in dorms
  • Mental health on campus is collectively bad
  • School is not great at handling mental health
  • Rural location
  • Getting stricter every year
  • School would rather expel for minor alcohol possession than committing a hate crime
• LPC and Singapore
  • Very elitist

• This year is the worst for mental health:
  • Mental health overall on campus isn’t amazing
  • There is a collective sense of ‘things are really bad right now’ and it’s hard to stay positive when so many people are depressed
  • Being at the school made people more aware of how bad their mental health was and gave them more space to cope in unhealthy ways
  • People come here being the best in their class, or having amazing grades, and when they struggle or start to fall a bit it seems to hurt a lot
  • This year is just harder mentally because of COVID
• Mental health resources may not be enough:
  • There are two licensed counselors on campus that are free and confidential
  • School insurance covers trips to the psychiatrist in town so if you are wanting medication it’s very accessible
  • Teachers are kind and will offer to have you over for dinner, give extensions, accept late work, etc if you’re having struggles

• No United World college is the “worst”
  • According to the source, UWC offers full or partial scholarships to cover school fees, regardless of financial background
  • UWC National Committee website also has an FAQ which provides more information
  • UWC is a non-profit and a majority (80%) of students are usually on scholarship of some kind
  • Assessment is holistic and takes into consideration many things other than grades
  • UWC is a wonderful place because it’s bustling with 101 things things to engage in and do
  • The National Committee considers a lot of things, and if they don’t think there are any good fits, then nobody is selected that year
  • The average IB grade varies from school to school, but the process itself is enriching for any 16-17 year old
  • Anything above 39 will guarantee a place in Oxbridge or the Ivy Leagues, and SG students have a leg-up over 90% of international students when it comes to managing work

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• United World College London, England
  • Insufficient communication if you don’t make it to the next stage
  • Lack of communication for over a month to inform about the outcome of the interview
  • Unprofessional behaviour in informing the outcome of the interview
• United World College Duino-Aurisina
  • Leadership didn’t seem to have a clear vision for what the possibilities could be within arts programming
• United World College Singapore
  • Unprofessional behaviour in informing the outcome of the interview

• UWC USA
  • There is a common perception that UWC USA does not provide much of an advantage in the Ivy League college application process.
  • It is not a “prep school” and there are many other activities besides SAT/ACT prep.
  • UWC USA should not be chosen just for the purpose of getting into an Ivy League college.
  • It is important to enjoy the people and the experience of UWC without focusing solely on college applications.
  • UWC USA can help prepare for college applications, but it is important to be aware of the demands of the college application process and how it may clash with UWC commitments.
  • UWC USA should not be chosen solely for the purpose of getting into an Ivy League college.
• Other UWCs
  • UWCs can help with college applications, but it is important to do more than just get good grades.
  • Other UWCs may not provide the same advantages as UWC USA when it comes to college applications.
  • It is important to consider the financial and social implications of attending a UWC.
  • UWCs should be chosen for the people and the experience, not just to get into a good college.

• United World College USA
  • Some teachers aren’t good
  • Food is terrible
  • School requirements to graduate can be pretty absurd
  • Administration is too strict in some aspects
  • Mental health issues of the students not addressed well
• UWC-USA
  • Rigorous academics
  • Wilderness skills, community service, and academic program
  • Bullying issues at the school

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• Phillips Exeter Academy
  • It is argued to be the best high school in the U.S.
  • It has higher acceptance rates to universities than UWC.
• UWC
  • It provides an opportunity to grow as a person.
  • It provides a larger worldview and a chance to challenge preconceived notions.
  • It has cultural and class diversity.

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