<p>@ mamster: thanks for the input. I also looked at those 3 schools and also was impressed by F&M’s animal behavior program and sci facilities. I like F&M a lot, but am concerned about other peoples’ impressions that all the students do is work, the grading is ricidulously tough, and there is no campus life outside of classes. Also, I hear negatives about the town of Lancaster. All this runs counter to my “gut”, but I only visited once and I really don’t know. Would love to hear others’ thoughts on life at F&M.</p>