<p>My d is a freshman, and I also agree that the campus is lovely- especially the arboretum in the fall. The town is an old mill town on the Cannon River- quaint, unique and very welcoming. We live near Boston, and my d has found the midwestern warmth to be charming after growing up in New England! If you want a big city fix, you can take the shuttle to the Twin Cities/Mall of America on the weekend. Personally speaking, I believe living in a small community with access to a big city is ideal- as does my d.</p>