<p>I agree that W & M might be a good prospect for the OP's sister. Just noting that there are opportunities there for partying, for those who want to pursue them. W & M is more mid-sized than small (~7,000 undergrads). I'll second the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg - smaller student body, beautiful campus, selective admissions, and not a predominantly party atmosphere.</p>
<p>Bridgewater in VA also came to my mind. My son and I were (somewhat surprisingly, since we didn't know much about it) impressed during an impromptu visit. The campus is technically dry and is pretty rural. I'm sure there is at least some level of partying -- but probably less than at most other places. </p>
<p>Davidson another good choice. Maybe Furman as well.</p>
<p>Agree with MOWC - I know several local kids who have attended Sewanee and it has the reputation of being a big party school.</p>
<p>Berry College (GA)
Wofford (SC)</p>
<p>Is everyone looking at this post of the OP's before making their suggestions?</p>
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<p>The quote above and this list from the OP
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southern schools like UVA, UNC, Vandy, Duke, etc.
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make me wonder how much interest the subject may have in some of the schools mentioned. But hey....I'm often wrong. Maybe the OP will weigh in and we can narrow our focus.</p>
<p>Davidson would sound like a fit. Or New College in Florida?</p>
<p>Here's one more from the OP that I thought might be instructive.
Again, I could be wrong.</p>
<p>Good point. While I still like Bridgewater, it is not high on the competitive/selective scale. But many of the others mentioned still fit -- Davidson, Furman, W&M.</p>
<p>Off topic. Can anyone tell me what that weird header on my message is? I can't edit it.</p>
<p>Isn't it Longwood?
in Farmville VA?</p>
<p>Davidson is a gr8 choice, + Stephan Curry (basketball AWESOMENESS) goes there!</p>
<p>W&M is another gr8 choice. I know many people who went there and became very successful .</p>
<p>Thanks to all for the input so far! Since its so early on and I'm just trying to get ideas for her, all suggestions are welcome, and of course she'll need back ups as well as reaches. Does anyone have more input on Davidson? What is the workload like? The atmosphere among the students and what is the deal with eating houses? I should probably hunt for a Davidson thread ;) but thanks!</p>
<p>Just for a student reference, some of these probably don't fit what the op is looking for.
For example, from friends at W&M, they have days where apparently nearly the entire student body goes to class wasted (last day of each semester, I believe).<br>
Also, I know that my friends at Hendrix party it up hard.</p>
<p>I went there a while ago but I would say the workload is pretty tough, the professors are accessible(sp.), experienced and friendly, really nice kids. Law schools, medical schools, graduate scchools love Davidson kids. Not the best for immediate job placement though.
Called the Princeton of the South based on the eating houses, the academics, and the architecture and the fact that Woodrow Wilson went to Davidson for his Freshman year.
If you are looking for a well respected small(around 1,500 kids) Southern college I think Davidson would be ideal, and they do your laundry for you(they like their starch though).</p>
<p>How about Furman?</p>
<p>Rice U! It's a really good place since it's so inclusive and friendly. Academics are top-notch with lots of academic attention. There are lots of fun parties and a good bit of drinking, but also lots who don't and so much going on.... again, very inclusive.</p>
<p>How about Millsaps?</p>
<p>I'm seeing a lot of "but's" in these posts.
Leads to the question:
Is there a really, really highly selective LAC in the south that doesn't have a "work hard/party hard" attitude?</p>
<p>There might not be one in other parts of the country either, but the OP asked about the South.</p>
<p>College is college and there is a lot of partying no matter where you are. Usually this involves alcohol. At places like Davidson, Rice, Belmont etc. the social culture isn't defined by alcohol and partying. However, students tend to be ages 18-23 or so and they have social lives! The OP has been given the names of some wonderful schools, but I suspect a party can be found on any of the campuses.</p>