<p>CSU Chico is a solid school. It has a rep as a party school because it is a large state U in 'green stuff 'accessable area. But my sister went there in Computer Science and ended up with a solid long term high paying (and high stress) career, big money right out of school–Chico has ties to Silicon Valley. It is a pretty area with lots of outdoor activities if you are inclined. But it’s a huge school, not a lot of support. Have you thought of a school where you could get a lot of support, like Curry College?</p>
<p>Brown students are famous overachivers and multitaskers for the most part and it can be a fairly high stress environment because of that. Hampshire takes a lot of independent discipline, from what I understand of a grad I know from there, especially because of senior year thesis. It is not realistic to transfer into either of these schools, I have no idea why they were brought up here.</p>
<p>It’s not just the school to think on, it’s the gen ed distriution requirements, taking the ones that are easy <em>for you</em>. Also the major. But have you looked at schools that have hospitality programs that also award BA’s? I think Cal Poly Pomona does. You didn’t say what state you are in or what.</p>
<p>The most important thing to focus on is to manage the bipolar disorder. You don’t want to find yourself only being able to do it when you are in your 40’s. If one set of meds aren’t working after a reasonable trial, be willing to try another set to find the magic combo. If one shrink isn’t working after awhile, get another. Give it some priority and make some rules for yourself that you can’t impulsively change up when a major decision is involved. Give it a certain time frame for thought, and a talk it through with your therapist. Best wishes in your decision making. </p>
<p>You are asking some reasonable questions for the most part, but you sound somewhat immature. There are very few if any legit schools that require no homework or attendence to pass classes. Maybe you aren’t ready for school and need a year off to see what the low end is like in the business while you try to manage your meds and moods?</p>
<p>Edit to add: maybe you should go back to the first school if it was so easy for you. all you need to do is get through it one semester at a time. your expectations are so low you just have to look to barely passing. just overlook all the extraneous stuff until you get the diploma you want.</p>