I’ve been accepted to both Swarthmore and Amherst and I’m trying to choose which school to attend in the fall. I’m not at all athletic, and I know Amherst has more significant sports culture. However, I’m worried that Swarthmore is going to be too academically intense. I like going out and I want to have a social life in college. What are the main differences between these two schools, particularly with regards to the student body makeup (nerdy, sporty, introvert, party culture, cliches, etc.) and the social scene? I know both of these schools are amazing and I am so grateful to be in this position. Thank you for any help you can give! (cross-posted to Swarthmore)
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