Life — May 26, 1910 — page 4: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# Life's College Contest (1910) This page announces Life magazine's writing contest offering $100 for the best article about college life. The cartoon at top appears to show college students in a social scene, likely depicting typical campus activities the magazine wants contestants to describe. The detailed text profiles two universities: **Wellesley** (a women's college) and **Harvard**. The Wellesley section humorously describes it as "a quiet home for girls" while detailing social activities, athletics, and traditions. The Harvard section discusses the university's three sections and emphasizes its prestige and historical significance in American higher education. The satirical tone gently pokes fun at college life and institutional pretensions while inviting student submissions about their college experiences.