<p>mchuy- I agree with Pistachio that it will only be hard for you to make friends in other dorms if you let it be a problem. I think some types of classes and activities will be plenty to meet people from other dorms. I had a friend in Lag freshman year who ended up coming over almost every day so much that people in fsc thought she lived here and people in Lag didn't know she lived there (yes, that's how cool fsc is). It is kind of hard to get other people to visit (our one big party last year didn't draw that many people, because fsc is so far away and we have a reputation of being non-partying types but the music was actually pretty good and I think people had fun) but I have a good friend all the way in Mirrielees who came over to see me quite often (that's about as far apart as dorms get). There were definitely people who went to parties on the weekends, and there were also kids who partied at fsc on the weekends (which annoyed me to no end when I was extremely sleep deprived >_<... but I love them anyways). It depends what you think a social life is. If you think it's talking to people, getting to know them, doing fun and quirky things, then fsc will be awesome. There are always opportunities to hang out with people on weekends, watch random movies, play games, play sports, anything you want! If you think a social life is just getting drunk, some rooms will be awesome and the rest will be "lame." I met super awesome people who are always amusing and interesting. There are people with interests of all sorts, so I think you could only get bored if you let yourself. "it's a pretty close-knit, friendly community, and there's always something fun going on somewhere in the dorm should you seek it" is totally true, and it's why I loved fsc. And yeah, it's great to be able to study quietly in my own room.</p>
<p>So, yes you probably will be able to meet people in other dorms. And it depends what you consider to be lame. </p>
<p>guitars- I do consider myself a nerd, but I'm definitely not lame. </p>
<p>about being driven- yeah I guess we are sort of self-selected. I mean part of why I wanted to be in fsc because it was quiet and there are a lot of techies, which is a good environment to study and more conducive to academic pursuits than a dorm where people are loud all the time. I think the fact that there are a lot of techies might help make it seem more driven. I am NOT saying that fuzzies are unmotivated or anything like that, but from what I've seen, many techy classes involve a lot more work and studying in general (not always) which means you simply have to study more to keep afloat. This is just a general observation and in no ways intended to insult fuzzies, who can be equally driven and are also awesome. I should know- my roommie was a super workaholic fuzzy <3. </p>
<p>additional academic programming- I can't remember exactly, but there were a bunch of info sessions and stuff. There are also Dean's Dinners where (usually famous) professors come and give a lecture in the lounge followed by fancy dinner at the dean's house if you sign up ahead of time. Aaaand other stuff like that...FroSoCo also has a full set of residential tutors for math and science (and the ones last year could do basically anything including econ) as well as a couple for writing and oral communications. One girl told me that in her dorm (somewhere in Stern), nobody got together to work on problems sets like we did. o.o!</p>
<p>other things I liked: brownie nights- almost every monday the RFs feed us brownies and other goodies. Ricker Dining Hall- the best one I've eaten at and I've eaten at Wilber, Stern, Lag, and Manzanita. It has pretty good food and the staff members are really nice! The manager actually cares about your experience and one of the ladies learned my name and pronounced it right and would always greet me when I came in for breakfast. 'Twas frankly amazing. </p>
<p>ok enjoy the long rambly post! :D</p>