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At Colby, working hard is the norm and A's don't come easily in most subjects. Nevertheless, professors are accessible, helpful, brilliant in their fields, and truly caring, and the work is well worth the effort. Professors and students at Colby share a commitment to learning that stretches beyond grades and numbers. Professors want students to come out of a class with a rich understanding of the material, and students strive to learn all they can. Moreover, since Colby is a liberal arts college through and through, professors emphasize critical thought, writing skills, and speaking, regardless of the subject.

While the workload does vary with each department, every class offers unique challenges to help students acquire different skills. And, students find pleasure in sharing these skills with their peers. Professors encourage collaborative work, and Colby students lack an intra-competitive edge. Students at Colby work hard but remain inspired and motivated by the strong intellectual community fostered by a close relationship between students and professors.

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mfergie9

Environmental Studies '14

4.6

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Community Is Strong

Everyone at Colby is friendly and accepting, from the students to the dining hall workers to the professors to the administration. This was on of the main factors in my decision to come to Colby.

Feb 29, 2012

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pumpitup

Art History '13

5.0

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Art History

The professors are absolute amazing and always there to answer any questions. They either know the answer to whatever question you ask or will help you look it up. They're very friendly and know all of their students by name, they're a close faculty and thus it is a great community.

Dec 12, 2011

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kristenrobinson

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '14

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Willing to Help Until You Get It

Almost every professor I have talked to at colby has gone out of their way to provide me help. From staying to almost 11 at night to one on one talks between classes, professors are dedicated to their students. I ended up sitting and chatting with almost every one of my professors last year and it honestly helped. I learned and was challenged by the material I was taking in. I think that's the most important thing Colby offers: great professors, new opportunities to learn and academic challenge.

Jul 07, 2011

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