<p>Daughter settled on Lafayette over Middlebury (too cold), Davidson (too far), Richmond, Franklin & Marshall, Denison, and Hobart & William Smith. Most LACs exist in “bubbles.” All of these schools had considerable resources, and attractive campuses. I liked the fact that Lafayette offered engineering in addition to liberal arts - proximity to NYC/Philly and study abroad program also a plus. I believe the class of 2013 has 23 students from China - my daughter’s roommate is also from China.</p>