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<p>LOL! Vivid imagery. Nice writing. </p>
<p>About the cold, I’ve also heard “Forty below keeps the riff raff out”. </p>
<p>My D is considering applying to both Oberlin and Macalester next year; lets see if she has the same choice as OP.</p>
<p>To OP: Looks like Macalester would be a better fit for you.</p>