<p>I’m going to chime in and second eagle69’s sentiment about STO and Carleton being polar opposites. We visited both on a Friday when classes were in session. We were at STO in the a.m. for tour and lunch. DS felt the STO vibe was vibrant, energetic and just what he was looking for. There were kids everywhere: in the student center, the cafe, the library, classrooms and hanging out on campus. We were also able to see some dorms and the rec center. Thanks to tour guide and info session, we really got the mind, body & soul message.</p>
<p>Then in the afternoon we headed to Carleton. Right away it was a whole different feel. The info session was not good. The student who was leading it didn’t have it together nor could he get the video to work. The Q&A was almost completely about GPAs and SAT/ACT scores and tips about getting in . . . not what one would experience when attending. From there we went on a tour with a quirky tour guide who picked up food three times along the way and ate snacks as she talked. Compared to STO, the campus was a ghost town. Maybe because it was a Friday afternoon. We also asked about the Rec center and she pointed and said “Oh it’s down there somewhere” and kept walking. DS knew that he could cross it off his list.</p>