<p>rodney - my son is transferring to SUNY New Paltz for the spring semester. We have been spending a lot of time up there and have met many students. It’s a real diverse student body but the reputation is that it’s down to earth, friendly, laid back and artsy…perfect for my son who has been at a school with the exact opposite student population for 2 1/2 years. I think it will be a welcome change. The school is getting more selective in their acceptances and has become very popular…it’s getting harder to get in.</p>