<p>From another post:</p>
<p>LACs, unfortunately, have a harder time with socio-economic diversity, so you'll have pockets of affluent kids at those places too. They will be a bit less obvious though than their East Coast counterparts.</p>
<p>Perhaps, what you may be noticing is the difference in how kids communicate as well? My friends from the East Coast tend to talk a lot, are quick to give an opinion, gesticulate some, break eye contact to look at the ceiling, and tend to drop titles of people, books, etc...more readily than my friends from anywhere else. It might look like they are a little arrogant, come across as priviledged, or live in a little bit of a bubble. Often times, they are not aware of how that can be percieved by others who are not used to their style of communication. I used to dread going to high school in Massachusetts from the Pacific Northwest because it took some time to change gears.</p>
<p>Luckily, outside the Corridor of Power, people and colleges tend to be more laid back. The work might be intense, but communicating may be easier. I'd suggest schools in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, the South (they like to dress well, but are very approachable), and the Southwest. Again, I hate to use general terms, but my East Coast friends tend to be very much the hyper, type A personalities. Either that or they are a little neurotic. BTW, my Dad is an East Coaster, so I know how it can be.</p>
<p>At the same time, you'll get used to it by your second semester. The hard part is learning the swagger, especially if you are laidback. Most of the time, my friends and peers out east are shocked when I react in a different way than they do. I know it's a pain, but I let them know it. </p>
<p>BTW, we can all be provincial...dealing with others who are different can be intimidating, but you also learn from it. Otherwise, your world will be limiting. I'd say, if you can, stick it out.</p>