<p>I have had trouble finding the right school that fits me. I am transferring and trying to figure out where is a better fit. I am a free spirited girl looking for a liberal arts school that is in a town/city with open minded people and has a good music scene. Preferably with the least amount of frats/sororities and those type people. I am ok with just about anywhere, I am trying not to go too far west but it doesn't matter too much. Probably looking to do some sort of environmental studies, not sure. Not any large universities either. I hope I am not being too picky. Any suggestions would be fantastic! Thanks</p>
<p>I love the self-described “open-minded” who can’t stand to be with certain other groups. There’s a not very nice word for that.</p>
<p>Sounds like Oberlin to me: A LAC and a music conservatory, with enough music to attend a different performance every night of the year. Neighborh’s son (not in the conservatory) says the question is ‘what do you play?’ and not ‘do you play?’</p>
<p>Depends on what you mean by music. Do you mean classical? Music being taught at the school? Music in the local area?</p>
<p>Smith or Wesleyen.</p>
<p>eugene lang college in nyc seems like a fit. quirky student body, discussion based classes, environmental studies program. </p>
<p>some other colleges that could work:
suny purchase
goucher
bard
hampshire
wesleyan
sarah lawrence
unc asheville
drew
skidmore
clark </p>
<p>hope this helped!</p>
<p>I don’t think Oberlin’s music scene is what the OP had in mind. Really does depend on what kind of music you like.</p>
<p>Boulder is the obvious choice here.</p>
<p>don’t be a dick- open minded people definitely are not everywhere and sometimes hard to come by and i have had my share of experiences with enough frat/sorority people to know i don’t want to have many more. thanks for your helpful input.</p>
<p>by music i am into many different types. not really classical, i had more in mind good music venues in the area of the college. I love to go to live shows, i didn’t necessarily mean at the college itself. </p>
<p>thanks lasercat those actually look like some good viable options!</p>
<p>Ithaca College might fit. It’s reasonably small (6000 undergrads), in a very liberal town, and has a good music scene. Additionally, the college itself has excellent theatre offerings. Add the location and cross-registration with Cornell, and you have a great place to do environmental science.</p>
<p>If you are willing to go out west, Lewis & Clark and Reed are obvious options.</p>
<p>SUNY New Paltz has the free spirited liberal arts atmosphere you are looking for. Frats/ sororities not very big. Environmental studies major is strong. Not too large…about 6,000 undergrads. There are some music venues in the area, very musically oriented with musicians playing in the town on doorsteps. Easy access (90 minutes) to NYC for any music scene you could want. My son is a student here and loves it. If you have any questions, I’d be happy to ask him. He is really into music, so he might be able to answer questions about that.</p>
<p>As I said, there’s a word–and now it obviously applies even more.</p>
<p>heron, I agree, you want to be around free-spirited musical people; they’re not necessarily open-minded. Do check out Portland schools; there is strong indie music presence, but Reed might not leave you with much time for it.</p>
<p>These have all been great suggestions thank you!</p>
<p>Perhaps any more suggestions of other schools that are similar to the ideals of Goucher? or New Paltz?</p>