<p>I am a senior, thinking about applying to Colby in the fall. Everything I've read about Colby sounds great, I just have a couple questions. </p>
<p>1) I know that Colby has a huge drinking scene, but is it avoidable at all? I don't drink, and don't really plan on it in college. I'm open to attending parties and just not drinking, but I'm wondering if just doesn't happen, period. I'm sure there will be a few other people there who don't drink, but I have a feeling that I'd definitely be in the minority...</p>
<p>2) Is Colby super competitive? I've heard this from a few people, and am wondering if there actually is truth to it (it seemed surprising to me). Maybe students are competitive but more with themselves and less cut-throat with each other? </p>
<p>3) The winters...lol. What's the coldest it's ever been when you guys have been there? Is the campus so spread out that it's a pain to walk from one place to the other? I'm from NE, but am just not used to walking much from place to place in the winters. </p>
<p>4) How are the research opportunities for undergrads? I've visited schools that have talked this area up...something that I don't remember hearing lots about from Colby. </p>
<p>Thanks for any input :)</p>