<p>@ucbalumnus I prefer colleges with high diversity. I applied to some top lacs. I don’t drink since it’s against my moral and religious principles but I don’t really mind being around people who drink (most of current friends do drink). I made my colleges choices because of the academic vigour, diversity, graduation rates and recognition at top grad schools. Factors that did not come into play were the number of people from my country and social stuff.</p>