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<blockquote> <blockquote> <p>I've read a little about the differences...but can you explain them a little more clearly to me?<<<</p> </blockquote> </blockquote>
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<p>small liberal arts schools in particular seem to have a dominant culture that defines the social scene. that's not to say that everyone there fits into any single mold, but simply that certain types seem to gravitate to certain environments. </p>
<p>my sense is that schools like wesleyan and oberlin tend to attract kids who tend toward being creative, politically active, progressive, a bit edgy maybe. schools like lehigh and colgate seem a bit more preppy, middle-of-the-road, well-rounded types. </p>
<p>all of these schools are really excellent in terms of academic offerings, so you might want to look into the social scene to figure out where you'd feel most comfortable.</p>