<p>I am not considering attending Drew (it was my safety school). But, I live in the area and currently study at the library. I’ve been to parties in the dorms, and have used all their recreational/eating/dorm/library facilities. Here’s my two cents:</p>
<p>-The student body is not very diversified.
-The athletic facilities are quite nice
-The campus is beautiful
-The food is quite good (or it was, when I was there… I believe the buffet style cafeteria is state-ranked, I love it)
-Madison is not by any means a college town, that said you are within walking distance of a train station. This comes down to easy access to New York city for $19.75 (granted you take a Midtown Direct train during peak hours and allow for two $2 subway rides, that would be your roundtrip fare)
-There isn’t much to do, don’t expect a “party scene.”
-The art and theatre departments are wonderful, they recently built a new Dorothy Young Center for the Arts and it’s quite amazing. $12 Million concert hall among other things. The building is wonderful, I’ve taken art classes there.</p>
<p>I can see the appeal at Drew, but it isn’t right for me. If I were choosing colleges for my children I probably would not put Drew on the list. Beautiful campus, a very homey feel. During the fall it’s nice walking around and I do get envious of the kids now and again. It is a good school but for the money etc I think one can do better. That said, if you like the school go, I know people there who absolutely love it.</p>