<p>Some further thoughts:</p>
<p>One writer said “Madison is not by any means a college town.” I lived in Amherst, the quintessential college town, for several years; and I can assure you that Madison has at least as much going for it as Amherst. Amherst center is a bit larger, but it is also further from campus. In addition, Morristown with its many shops and restaurants, is only a couple miles from Drew.</p>
<p>Regarding President Weishbuch, he’s well-known and well respected in the academic community. While a politician like Gov Kean can bring a lot to a campus in terms of connections and fundraising, someone like Weisbuch can bring a strong academic sensibility. This is critical for a college that wants to improve its academic profile. I’ve been in Higher Ed myself for almost 20 years, and I have to reiterate: This guy really impressed me. </p>
<p>One thing that might be of interest to potential students from northern climes like us: It appears that on any given day in the winter Madison is likely to be 5-10 degrees warmer than locales north of Boston. This obviously shouldn’t be a major factor in a student’s decision, but it can add to one’s quality of life compared to living at places like Skidmore, Syracuse, Bates, etc.</p>
<p>A final note…Even though my D had enrolled at Drew before I stumbled on this page, I have found people’s comments to be very helpful. Thanks!</p>