I am a current freshman at the University of Michigan, and I absolutely hate it. I came here really open-minded, despite my initial disinterest in the college, but I have sincerely reached my breaking point. When I applied as a senior in high school, I thought I wanted a school that balanced drinking and partying with school, but after being here, I now know that is not what I want. In high school I was a really big partier, and that is why I ultimately settled on Michigan (and I was rejected from my top choice), but now I am completely over the drinking scene-- to the point where I am begging to go home every weekend just to avoid game days. I am looking for colleges that are similar to Michigan academically, but are a lot smaller and where people do not drink as often. My number one choice in high school was Colby College, but I was rejected. I am looking for a school where students are devoted to their studies, but still like to have fun. I just do not want to be somewhere where the drinking culture dominates the school. I would love to transfer as soon as possible, but the only schools I am looking at who offer spring admission are Boston College, Boston University, Colby, and Middlebury. My absolute dream school is Dartmouth, but I did not apply in high school because I just assumed I would not get in. I am really looking for schools like Dartmouth, Middlebury, and Colby where I would fit in. I am not opposed to drinking in any sense, and a few drinks every few weekends seems like the most ideal situation. I just cannot handle the constant epidemic of people at Michigan getting drunk on Wednesday nights. I really need some guidance on where to apply, and what my chances are coming from UM. I am originally from Michigan, and I am looking to go exclusively somewhere on the East Coast. I have exhausted the Midwest, and after living here my entire life, I am in desperate need of a change. I really love the education I am getting here, but I cannot handle the drinking culture.