If seeking a individualized and intimate experience in the classroom, Sarah Lawrence may be the finest education in the country. Classes are always discussion based at round tables with 12-15 students. For the most part, professors are knowledgeable, personable and passionate. Students meet with their professors one-on-one every other week for discussion. The "barely-there" requirements allow you to create your own curriculum and there are no majors. Essentially, it can be as easy or hard, as boring or as interesting depending on how you choose your course load. Very strong social sciences, writing and visual and performing arts departments.