Ah, I see! Well, @Shelby_Balik and I are probably biased, but Bates is a great choice. My daughter was really shy and nervous as a freshman. Being able to form good friendships with nonjudgmental peers at an institution that valued critical thinking skills was key for her.
She is now a confident woman who has made her way in the world, living far from home, in a career she enjoys. My honest opinion is that Bates brought out the best in her. She was empowered to take advantage of any opportunities she could find.
Or maybe she just grew up😃
P.S. Have a look at this for my thoughts on Bates:
https://talk.collegeconfidential.com/t/how-bates-prepared-my-student-for-her-future