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[quote=Anonymous]I wonder how much time the various detractors have actually spent near Amherst. In addition to several blocks of restaurants (multiple Asian and Mexican places), cafes, a bookstore, movie theater, weekly farmer’s market and live music venue that brings in big acts right near campus, there are also all the strip mall type amenities within 3 miles— Whole Foods, rTrader Joe’s, big y, Home Depot, target, chipotle and similar chain type restaurants, large rock climbing gym. Then there is Northampton, which is quite urban in feel with several blocks of shops and restaurants and bars. Add to that concerts and events at other schools in the consortium and there is a lot going on, as much as at any school not in a large city. And then there are the trails right on campus with farm with flower garden where kids can make bouquets for their room, the gorgeous rail trail that goes all the way to Northampton, and multiple beautiful nature preserves with hiking trails and swimming holes all within easy biking distance. In the first two months my DC has biked to Northhampton and attended multiple live concerts in Amherst. I would say the campus buildings, especially the library, are not as impressive as many campuses (though the dorms are quite nice, and everything is more than functional), and the first year quad is pretty with a good view of the mountains, but not as nice as Williams or Middlebury. I think if you take a quick tour it might not impress, but if you really explore the area I think it has a lot more going for it in terms of a combination of amenities/activities/nature than any other LAC on the east coast.[/quote]

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