<p>So I have been looking for a college that will would best for me for a while now. I have found a few that I like such as: Bard, Vassar, Oberlin, and a few others but they don't match me as much as I want them to.
I guess I'm looking for a place that has the following qualities:</p>
<ol>
<li>Has to have a good writing program and visual arts program as that is what I want to do with my life</li>
<li>Diverse (racially, religiously, sexually, all those sorts of things)</li>
<li>In or near a city ( I'm thinking a city that is sort of a little laid back....like a place that is full of bookstores, coffeeshops, music stores, organic markets...something like Seattle or Portland but more diverse)</li>
<li>Preferably no greek life but I can live with it if it matches the other qualities</li>
<li>I can deal with sort of expensive but not ridiculously expensive
And lastly</li>
<li>Just a place that honors intellectual curiosity, knowledge, and acceptance</li>
</ol>
<p>Does such a college exist? Let me know</p>
<p>Cornell, in the town of Ithaca, NY. I live nearby. </p>
<p>It has a thriving greek life-- and, just wondering, why is that an issue? Just curious. </p>
<p>I haven’t heard anything about Cornell’s writing/ visual arts programs. I do know that Vonnegut went to Cornell-- but, then again, he majored in chemistry while at college. Ithaca College, which is nearby, is locally famous for its music program. You’ll have to compare them. Ithaca College isn’t that diverse. </p>
<p>"“If you really want to hurt your parents and you don’t have the nerve to be a homosexual, at least go into the arts.” ~Vonnegut. Haha, this is relevant.</p>
<p>I hope more people have suggestions.</p>
<p>Reed?
(It’s expensive, admissions is not need-blind, and there’s probably not as much racial/religious diversity as you would like. But it pretty much meets the other criteria.)</p>
<p>Thank you! I just prefer not to have them because I’m more of an independent person and I don’t want to feel the pressure of a sorority.</p>
<p>Yeah I was thinking Reed but what city is Reed close to?</p>
<p>Reed is in Portland.</p>
<p>The New School
UC Berkeley in state
University of Oregon In State
CU Boulder In State
UT Austin In State
University of Georgia
Occidental
Chapman</p>
<p>Reed is in Portland, which is [not</a> the most diverse](<a href=“http://vimeo.com/88500912]not”>http://vimeo.com/88500912) city in the world, haha. Maybe look at something in Philadelphia or nearby? Cheaper to live in, but still close to, NYC (and with its own wonderful culture)… Remember that you can always find intelligence and acceptance wherever you go. </p>