<p>You really should think about the winter before you come here. I came from south Texas, and almost transferred my freshman year. </p>
<p>Jsmithers, I agree that drinking is a big part of the social scene here, but I have plenty of friends who have abstained from the sauce all four years and had a great time anyways. Also, I’ve lived abroad and in cosmopolitan areas, and while South Bend does royally blow, I would argue that the multifaceted education you receive here combined with the family like community and abroad opportunities trumps the fact that the coolest bar in SB is Club Fever.</p>