My daughter was looking for Midwestern LACs with merit, strong humanities/theater and a Russian program. Both Grinnell and Oberlin are great for what you’re looking for academically (not sure about the forest part). She got into both but ended up at Kenyon. She enjoyed her Russian lit course there and is taking another one in the fall. Took a great English class as well. She’s not into Greek life at all, and its presence at Kenyon is not prevalent; she had no problem with it. Macalester is another excellent option but it’s in a city (vibrant residential area, lots of trees and private houses). Most New England LACs have strong (if small) Russian programs as well.
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