The 30 most fun colleges in America

College may be laden withpapers, exams, and long nights in the library, but for many, it's also chock-full of raging parties, intense school spirit, and unforgettable memories with friends.To determine which schools have nailed the formula for fun, we looked at12 categories from The Princeton Review's 2016 college rankings, including listslike"Party Schools" and "Lots of Beer."Since alcohol isn't the only way to have fun, we also included schools thatplaced on lists like "Happiest Students" and "Best Quality of Life."We then combined these rankings to determine which schoolsarethe most fun overall. You can readthe full methodology here.Based on our results, the typical "fun" school is a large public university with a strong Greek system and competitive athletics. However, several smaller schools with close-knit communities earned spots on the list as well.Read on to see which 30 schools across the USknow how to havethe most fun.SEE ALSO:The 50 colleges where students work the hardestDON'T MISS:The best college in every state30. Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CaliforniaLoyola Marymount's Los Angeles location puts students at the forefront of LA culturenot to mention prime access to the beach as well. The warm climate makes hiking, tanning, and enjoying the sun possible year-round.The schoolalso has strong showings in both Greek life and community-service organizations, with students eager to get involved in their community.29. Gonzaga UniversitySpokane, WashingtonDespite a rainy climate, Gonzaga students find plenty of ways to have fun, both indoors and out. During the winter, skiing and snowboardingbecome popular pastimes, either nearby at Mount Spokane or further away in Montana or Canada.Nothing's bigger than basketball season, however. Students race across campusand camp out for days to secure tickets, packing the McCarthey Center during every home game.28. Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville, IndianaSportsare a huge part of life at Wabash Collegemore than half of the student body plays on one of the school's Division III athletic teams. In return, the all-male campus exudes school spirit for bothNCAA and intramural games.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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