<p>One of the most notorious things about Amherst is isolation. And please, don’t tell me boston and NYC is nearby. they ain’t!
I am looking for a school that combines both fun and rigorous academics, where I can choose one over the other every given night. The fun is, of course, parties and good looking girls (yes, I am shallow) and academics must be tough and rigorous.
TO what extent is atmosphere here “laid back” and to what extent can Amherst diversify “fun”
Please do tell, I am choosing between Cornell, Uchi and Amherst</p>
<p>Isn't Cornell just as isolated? And Uchi prides itself as the place where fun goes to die?</p>
<p>With the 5 college consortium i'm sure you can find enuff fun, social activities and girls at Amherst.</p>
<p>Did you notice that two out of the five colleges in the consortium are women's colleges? Now go and tell me THAT isn't enough for you;)</p>
<p>No one has ever said Boston/NYC are nearby. They're reachable, but not in our backyard.</p>
<p>Umm.... Ithaca isn't exactly what I'd call civilization. Nor most places in upstate NY, for that matter.</p>
<p>And I'm sure you'll find plenty of "fun," by your terms, at Amherst.</p>