<p>i dont like to come off as a shill for my alma mater, but bucknell is a lac that seems to fit all of your needs.</p>
<p>solid engineering options; smaller school (lac) in a rural area; good outdoor opportunities, generally outgoing, athletic students; and merit aid available for top students with financial need.</p>
<p>it should probably be considered as safe a match as possible and might be a good option to have come april if you decide a larger or more urban school ultimately isnt for you.</p>