<p>Although Stanford focuses on science it also has a good literary arts program right?</p>
<p>Yes, and check out SLE (Structured Liberal Education) - like a small LAC within a big research university, for freshman.</p>
<p>russia, this is an extremely well-balanced place, with excellent programs across all academic fields of study. I had very high expectations for the faculty here, and they have exceeded them across the board so far.</p>