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Colby College - FacilitiesCollege Prowler3.46
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Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Joseph Family Spa
- Marchese Bluelight Pub
College Prowler Take
Some students claim to have picked Colby because all the buildings matched. The buildings and landscaping are definitely top-quality, and the view from the Miller Library steps is nothing short of breathtaking. The athletic center is well liked and well used—sometimes, a little too well used. It’s quite a challenge to find an exercise machine after classes get out in the
late afternoon. And although Miller Library is very picturesque and (sometimes controversially) well lit, many students choose not to study there in favor of the brighter, more welcoming Olin Science Library. Cotter Union is a huge building and includes Page Commons (for dances, lectures, and other big events), the Pugh Center, the Spa, the Pub, the renovated bookstore, the on-campus post-office, mailboxes, and an ATM. Despite Cotter Union’s potential as a gathering place, though, most of Colby’s action takes place in dorm rooms or in the dining halls. Although Cotter Union is a great place to sell tickets to events or to try to get people to sign petitions, it is not a place where people stop and chat for long; rather, students greet friends while passing through. The Pugh Center has a similar problem. It’s well furnished and comfortable, but no one hangs out there. The campus is small enough to render a central meeting spot practically unnecessary. The beauty of the buildings is a great way to attract people to the school, but kids prefer to get together elsewhere. Students Speak Out
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kiwi1194 says:  |
Cotter Union/Pulver Pavillion,...
Cotter Union/Pulver Pavillion, which houses the Spa and the bookstore, is incredibly nice. Our library is pretty standard, but, might I add, absolutely beautiful on the outside. Our gym could use some work, and the fitness center could be much bigger. In general, though, Colby does a very good job of keeping up its facilities.
Facilities: March 11, 2009
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ColCR says: Colby College 2010 Social Sciences |
The student center and libraries...
The student center and libraries on campus are fabulous. Colby does a great job is keeping up with requests of students in that aspect. The athletic center could use a bit of updating and expansion seeing as Colby is growing in numbers and running low on space.
Facilities: March 09, 2009
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ColCD says: Colby College 2012 Undecided |
Overall, Colby's facilities are...
Overall, Colby's facilities are really nice. Our campus is gorgeous and undergoing a couple renovations to some of the older buildings, so soon it will be even better! The new student center is really nice and all three libraries on campus are great and have wonderful, helpful staff at all times. The athletic facilities are pretty nice. We just got a turf football field, but the indoor gym could bigger as it is sometimes hard to get a treadmill during busy hours.
Facilities: March 08, 2009
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Leigh_C says: Colby College 2012 Undecided |
Colby's facilities are all...
Colby's facilities are all beautiful. The campus is absolutely flawless visually. From the athletic center to the student union to the dining halls, everything is kept very nicely and up to date.
Facilities: March 03, 2009
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ColSA says: Colby College 2012 Undecided |
Everything is really nice. The...
Everything is really nice. The four library setup seemed like a bad thing at first, but I have really grown to like the variety.
Facilities: March 03, 2009
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The facilities are very conducive to student interaction normally occurring in the athletic center, the student center, and dining halls. There is also an art museum on campus, and a pub for students over 21. Movies are shown in lecture halls on weekends, and there are often student performances in Runnals Union (the theater and dance building), Lorimer Chapel, or Page Commons (in the Student Union).
While Colby students are usually content to talk to each other between classes, Colby’s facilities are put to good use. The gym’s extremely popular, especially in the late afternoon and early evening. It is easy to find a friend walking through Cotter Union or sipping coffee at The Spa. When the weather is nice, students flock outdoors to Johnson Pond or one of the many grassy, sunny spots. In the evenings, the on-campus pub is packed (even during the week). Although inconsistent, students normally find their way to an athletic game on weekends.
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Miller Library Coffee Cart
- The Spa and The Caporale Lounge in Cotter Union
Bar on Campus
- The Marchese Bluelight Pub (the Pub) in Cotter Union
Movie Theater on Campus
- None, but some lecture rooms are used to show films on a pretty regular basis.
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