Nice, smart kids

I'm visiting a college as an honors candidate. I knew every student there must meet certain academic requirements. But I'm delighted at how nice they are too. Not a gathering of intensely nerdish types, but people who love music and teaching and soccer, who can bond quickly over shared nerves and curiosity and start bantering together. It's not a competitive group fighting for their slots but a bunch who could all become friends. Also, just a random student who had eaten dinner at the same table as me and my father when I visited a couple months ago recognized and greeted us. I was nervous about this weekend but it's been a very good day with wonderful people.