<p>I didn’t apply to Skidmore nor do I know too much about the school. I could tell you that if you like things lax and laid back, Oberlin will be great for you because it is pretty calm BUT there are dances and concerts weekly. People seem to know how to have fun (the students say Oberlin parties were ranked second on Playboy hahaha) but are concentrated on their work as well. I felt at home there and that is one important thing (and I’m from NYC).</p>
<p>There is this thing called ‘TGIF’ (on Fridays of course) where, if weather permits, students gather in an area and there is a DJ playing music. When I was there, people were hanging out, dancing, playing frisbees and just socializing.</p>
<p>I think school events and nice dormrooms will help you meet people and become close to them but I suppose that can happen at any college. I would recommend that you go to Oberlin if you do like the quiet environment…until the events start anyways.</p>
<p>As far as political values go, I can’t say I know much about that…I was only there for three full days and I was no where near anything political 
There IS this Sex Ed club where it seems to be very ‘out there’, very informative sessions and not the typical ‘Be protected’ kind of meetings that some parents/students are not loving. This club is student run and is not exactly advertised…people just find out about it through friends. So maybe it’s a mix of both views.</p>