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Sarah Lawrence College

Imagine a cool college where you can learn all sorts of amazing things, just a short trip from a giant city!

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Key Facts

Location
Yonkers, New York, United States.
Founded
1926.
Campus Size
About 44 acres, which is like 44 football fields!
Mascot
The Gryphon.

Welcome to Sarah Lawrence!

Sarah Lawrence College, or SLC for short, is a special place where students go to learn and grow. It's like a super-smart playground for teenagers and young adults! It's located in a town called Yonkers, which is super close to the big, bustling city of New York City.

Think of it like being in your neighborhood but with a giant, exciting city just a short bus ride away. It's a private college, which means it's not run by the government but by its own special group of people.

A Long, Long Time Ago...

This college started way back in 1926, which is older than your grandparents or even your great-grandparents! When it first opened, it was only for girls. But guess what?

Things changed! Since 1968, it became a place for both boys and girls to learn together. It's like when your favorite toy store decides to let everyone play with all the toys, not just some.

This change made the college even more exciting for everyone.

What Makes SLC So Special?

Sarah Lawrence College is known for its unique way of teaching. Instead of just sitting in big lectures, students often work closely with their teachers, like having a special mentor. They also get to explore subjects they are really passionate about.

It's like being able to pick your favorite subjects in school and dive really deep into them. This helps students become super curious and great at solving problems, which is a fantastic superpower!

Go Gryphons!

Even though it's a place for learning, Sarah Lawrence College also has fun sports teams! Their teams are called the Gryphons, which sounds like a mythical creature, right? They play games against other colleges in a league called the NCAA Division III.

So, while students are busy with their studies, they can also cheer for their friends on the field or court. It’s a place that balances brains and brawn!

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