<p>Hey im from the small town of Northbridge Massachusetts. We graduate about 150 kids each year and at least 15 of them attend umass amherst. Umass has a lot of people their but it is just like a big version of those small towns. Basically, their is nothing to do within miles and your in the middle of no where so kids just drink and drink and drink. It was rated #9 on party schools, and #1 on dangerous school (4 high rises didnt help). You can get a great education but many kids get too bored and join the parties. Depends on what you want from college.</p>