<p>Although my son will not be attending American, he was accepted into their honors program. They also have some kind of honors housing for the kids in the program. I don't remember the details, but you ought to check into it. As a rule, American isn't the most "cerebral" of universities, but his cerebral cravings might be met by being in the honors program.</p>
<p>Skidmore is a major no-no for your son. It was a cool campus for me- a bit artsy and tons of horses nearby and Saratoga Springs. But my mom and I were turned off by the campus' appearance and I had heard that many students go to Skidmore to smoke pot. So there's a lot of drugs... not a place for your son at all.</p>
<p>shiningstar17- I PM-ed you.</p>
<p>Just heard on the radio today that Hampshire College was rated #5 on its list of colleges for "weed" by High Times Magazine.....not a good fit for your S.</p>
<p>shiningstar:</p>
<p>it was my impression that Bucknell had a rather small history dept (and, therefore, offerings?), at least that's what we heard when we visited last week.</p>
<p>bluebayou: could you elaborate on your comment about Bucknell's history offerings? When I visited I picked up a history major pamphlet and it lists nearly 60 different history courses which seemed like a lot to me and Bucknell seems to have turned out quite a few history professors which is what I plan on becoming. Does anyone have any opinions on what a good amount of history course offerings at a college would be? I really have no idea and would appreciate advice.</p>
<p>i don't know about bucknell - but in general - when looking at courses offered by a school - you have to be careful - they can list alot of courses for a dept. and it turn out that some of them are offered only every 2 years, if that. check their websites and see if you can see a list of actual courses offered in the last couple of semesters.</p>
<p>Exactly. Ask the registrar to see the class schedule for the past four years and see if you could've become a history major had you been there all these four years.</p>
<p>Just because a department turned out a few history profs doesn't mean anything. You want to see how successful its graduates are- in real world and graduate schools. Did they get in top history programs for grad? You also want to find a prof who shares your interests for your advisor- that's just a plus and makes graduating easier.</p>