<p>My college (Worcester) was definitely known as a "fun" place. Well-known for law and math, but not much else. Used to be poor - however, Rupert Murdoch, George Sainsbury, and Bill Bradley are relatively recent alums, and money is way up. But folks choose it because of its magnificent grounds (it's where Alice in Wonderland took place) - including all sports fields right inside the college walls, theatrical performances, wealth (the opening scene of Waugh's "Decline and Fall" is modeled on Worcester), and the fact that it isn't an academic pressure-cooker. This may all change, of course, once the new entrance system takes effect.)</p>