@skipper093: An interesting aspect of attending college in the New England section of the United States is that travel within this region tends to be very interesting from an historical & natural beauty perspective.
Since you did not apply for financial aid I assume that you can afford a weekend adventure. I recommend a road trip during late September or in October from Middletown, Connecticut to Middlebury, Vermont. The drive is about 5 hours and thirty minutes (about 300 miles) and scenic. Spend a night or two at the Middlebury Inn while visiting Middlebury College.