colleges near a beach/coastline

[susgeek]

<p>When my stepdaughter was being recruited (athletic), the Tulane coach told her that the kids there regularly visited the beaches - so that was why I brought up Tulane in the first place. And I have been there too; so I reacted to your statement “Tulane isn’t near any beaches.” </p>

<p>The OP wrote:

I would like to at least look at a few schools that are located in a warmer environment, preferably close enough to a beach (or really large lake) that I can spend time there on an occassional weekend.

Also, I will need substancial financial aid, though that is something my parents look at more than I do at this point. So: warm, driving distance to a beach coast, moderate politically, Greek but not too much of a party, solid academics and financial aid. Anything?

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