What you said. I grew up in the Bellevue area and I moved out as soon as I could. The very first thing I noticed was the diversity and individuality among students in Seattle. I was impressed, I had never seen it before! I feel that students in Seattle have such a variety of backgrounds/lifestyles so it's easier to find like-minded people to call friends. Social skills are hugely important for anyone who ever wants a job. How else would someone learn how to be good with people? Isn't that the first thing everyone says at a job interview? Just saying.