What is Swarthmore really like?

<p>Hi, I'm an Chinese rising senior planning to come to US next fall. I'm very interested in Swarthmore, but unfortunately I'm unable to pay a campus visit. So can anyone tell me something more about this college? How's the class? Any specialties about the students? Anything that makes the school stands out among all others? Finally, I heard an AO said that the Swarthmore fund all of their student clubs, even if it's established to hold your birthday party! Is that true?</p>