<p>I am currently at a very large state school (+34000) about 8 hours from home with terrible weather. It has a strong focus on its graduate programs and population while leaving behind its undergrads. Advisers aren't assigned until a month into the beginning of classes and I was required to declare a major to even register for my freshman classes (something which was never communicated to me as there is a complete lack of communication between administration and the student body). I live in a dorm with 750 people who are very interested in drinking and little else. Don't get me wrong, I love to party but I also like remembering where I was.</p>
<p>I'm seriously thinking that this school isn't the right place for me. The great tuition and reputation isn't worth the day-to-day hassle and my general social unhappiness. I've moved around a lot so I've always been very confident, passionate and outspoken and have never had any troubles making friends or with homesickness. I used to go to boarding school so I know that I love living in a dorm!</p>
<p>I'm from New York so I'm looking for somewhere thats within 3-4 hours of there, is small (>10,000), with small classes! (no more 600 people lectures please!). I'm currently an Economics and English lit major but I only chose this because it corresponded to the classes I wanted to take. Now I'd say I'm more interesting in Economics, Statistics and Fine Arts. I also like to horseride.</p>
<p>Please recommend some schools? I'm currently looking at Haverford, Wesleyan, Brown, Barnard and perhaps Bucknell.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>