<p>4pple, Some kids drink more than is good for them, at Williams and at many other schools. I wouldn’t characterize drinking as a “huge problem” in the overall campus culture though at specific times alcohol abuse might be a “huge problem” for a specific individual. Bad things can and do happen at good colleges and Williams is no exception. </p>
<p>As a general statement, Williams kids are happy and the school has enormous positives. Its reputation as one of the best LACs in the country is well deserved. If you’re looking for rigorous academics, accessible and brillant professors who are teachers first, a profoundly beautiful natural environment and friendly, active, talented, confident kids – then Williams has it all.</p>
<p>Go visit. Most kids have an immediate visceral reaction – they either love it or hate it. </p>
<p>There are many good reasons not to choose Williams: too small, too remote, too cold, too active, too extroverted, too many athletes, too many distribution requirements, not enough diversity, not enough aid, weak language programs, no engineering, no core curriculum, no Starbucks, no Gap, no multiplex cinema and on and on but the perception that excessive drinking will negatively color your experience is exaggerated.</p>