Looking for Feedback on Roanoke, Keene State, Alfred

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<p>I would greatly appreciate any information on these colleges. I know these are not the sort of elite colleges typically discussed on this site, but these are my daughter’s top choices at the moment – and from my standpoint there are problems with each of them. My concerns have been magnified by reading some of the very negative comments on a web-site that gives “Student Reviews” of Colleges – does anyone know anything about that web site?</p>

<p>More specifically, my main concerns about the colleges are:</p>

<li><p>Roanoke – Could a politically liberal northeasterner who is not Christian, rich or preppy, find a niche and have a good experience there? Is there a decent academic life and social life apart from the fraternity/sorority scene?</p></li>
<li><p>Keene State College – Do the vast majority of students really spend most of their free time drinking? What’s the academic life like? Can a Yankees fan survive?</p></li>
<li><p>Alfred – Can a city kid survive the cold and isolation? What are the students like? How nurturing is it?</p></li>
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<p>How do these schools compare with SUNY Oneonta, Oswego or Fredonia? </p>

<p>I’m feeling really panicked at the thought that my daughter and I have selected schools that may not offer her a rewarding college experience.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>SFW - You may want to break this down into four threads; the three colleges and StudentsReview. Also, when inquiring about specific colleges it's helpful to include why your D applied. It's hard to answer without having context. JMHO.</p>

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<p>I think the posters thread is posed just the right way because the colleges are fairly similar and perhaps other posters have looked at the same colleges - at least the NY ones. Her daughter is in decision mode now, not just exploring.</p>

<p>We looked briefly at Alfred because we're familiar with that area of NY state but I don't think it had the majors and I knew it was in a fairly isolated area. </p>

<p>Weatherwise - Roanoke wins!</p>