<p>I am a big believer in social fit - if a kid feels comfortable or excited about where they are then chances are they will flourish. The old adage - look to right and look to your left, can you see your self being friends 25 years from now? </p>
<p>I am currently watching a number of college freshman this year struggle (not academically but socially) at their selected schools. And these are not kids that had social issues in HS. They chose their school based solely on academic reputation or based on a single visit. They really didn’t understand what a rural environment means or conversely what an urban environments means. They didn’t understand the importance of putting themselves “out there” during the first few weeks of school when people were making friends.</p>