That's absolutely fascinating. It's so very different from my own experiences (and I had 'odd' experiences). Thanks for sharing and for the insight. It sounds like there was quite a bit of pressure while you were there, but that it would be quite formative to your sense of self. You're roommates sounded a bit like idiots, however, and it really is almost karmic that they got stopped at the motel three blocks from the school. *headdesk*