<p>I wonder if there is a bit of a cultural gap here — hbrad, are you looking for a school that has a balance, where students do things besides study? Or are you really just not interested in schoolwork? If it’s the first, then I would think that Brandeis would be fine. The students will study hard, but also be involved in activities and social life. </p>
<p>Also, just for the sake of improving your expression and not risk offending anyone, I would say “Jewish” culture not “Jews” culture. The latter has a more derogatory tone to it, even though I know you did not mean it that way.</p>