<p>I've recently become really interested in Colgate University; they've been sending me an endless flow of information haha.</p>
<p>Can anybody who's been to Colgate/are currently at Colgate tell me the REAL goods and bads of the school?</p>
<p>It has an excellent reputation. Its in upstate remote New York. Its cold in the winter. But its pretty and a very attractive campus. I know someone who graduated from Colgate and loved it. And yes, the school was endowed by the founder of Colgate Palmolive Co. So make sure you have a pretty smile. Just kidding. Its in the Patriot League of Div. 1-A sports, and that is a heady group of academic schools. Its relatively small if that is important to you. The only problem I see with it is its location is not easy to get to, but then again, neither is Dartmouth. Or Hamilton College. </p>
<p>I suggest you visit if you have a strong interest. Good Luck to you.</p>
<p>I have a niece who graduated from Colgate and a S who attends. They both love it. It is an LAC, but actually one of the bigger ones by LAC standards--a little under 3000 students. </p>
<p>It is Div 1-A sports and hockey and football games are well attended. There is an active greek system, but my N was independent and had no problem socially. It is very strong academically, there is a lot to do on campus, but it is in a very small town. Many students have cars, so trips are made for shopping in Syracuse and Utica--not to far.</p>
<p>Oh, and there is snow!</p>
<p>It's an absolutely phenomenal school IMO. Would've loved to go to Colgate; didn't get any FA. :(</p>