<p>Mum07</p>
<p>My son considered Chicago and also liked the environment and vibe of the place. I know of a number of kids attracted to both Swarthmore and Chicago. The lack of engineering was a major detriment for him. He also heard mixed remarks about he environment, but I think that was not a deciding factor. There were a few other factors he considered in his comparison where Chicago fell short for him.</p>
<p>How about Harvard and Yale? They have environmental engineering programs, I believe.</p>