<p>I think if it is the kind of place that is right for you, you have a blast, make great friends, and are proud of the quirky, pranking atmosphere you live in. My son loves the place, he is a junior and has been so happy. He is currently taking a class at Pomona, and I think was really ready to step out of the Mudd bubble a bit - and so there was a great opportunity to take a class at another great school on the same campus. Some schools say they have a consortium, but if you can’t quickly get to the other school(s) you aren’t going to do it. The weather is pretty fabulous; Scripps has a nice saltwater pool that my son frequently swims in. He has also been surfing (the activity center has surfboards you can use), the school has a sailboat on the ocean. There is also a fund for fun, and a van that can be used to transport you to the fun. The Honor Code makes for an unique atmosphere of trust. The collaborative, not competitive nature may also be unique (you are far better off working homework through in a group).</p>