<p>I think you can find negative opinions of any school. Sometimes you can find one that is very explicit because someone who is disgruntled takes the time to write up a long essay about his feelings about the school. It is one view, however, eloquently expressed. </p>
<p>Students need to get a feel for the colleges where they are applying because a mismatch in environment and personality sometimes could lead to unhappiness. Sometimes kids learn to deal with new ideas and enjoy the new experience too. But depending on who the person is, it is important that the student knows pretty much what he is getting into. Fortunately most college kids do end up liking where ever they go. Swarthmore is not a school that I see on lists where kids tend to be unhappy with their choice.</p>