<p>I suppose I’m a little off topic now, but I wanted to give the perspective of a current Swattie for you, OP. 
I’m currently a sophomore, and while I’m an English/Film double major, I’m also heavily involved in the Music Department through private lessons, a chamber ensemble, and the college chorus. </p>
<p>I have never ever been turned off by any drug culture at Swat. Sure, there are partiers, but for the most part, people mostly hang out to have fun. It’s what I’ve always done! For me, it’s never involved alcohol, and there’s never been any pressure to include alcohol, though there are certainly others who do drink and party. It’s never a problem, though, and it’s never overwhelming. As for harder drugs, they’re all but nonexistent. I haven’t even had a problem with smelling pot around campus. I’m sure that, if someone were interested in drugs, they could certainly do them, but from my experience, most Swatties don’t participate in a drug subculture. I agree that the overall vibe of Swat outside of academia leans towards the goofy and quirky sides of things, though those are by no means the only terms applicable! </p>
<p>There’s definitely a place to store your cello. Lockers, like interesteddad mentioned, are readily available to those who ask for them, and you’ll get a key and everything. My friend, who plays the harp, stores her harp in the Ville (the town of Swarthmore just off campus), so that’s an option, too.</p>