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Most people you talk to who are still in school at Middlebury are more than satisfied with their college experience or else they wouldn’t be doling out the high tuition to come here. The academics are outstanding, though you may wonder where your classes will take you later. Students often wish they toiled less at the books and more at the booze, but the pristine facilities tend to distract from scholastic misery. Professors are brilliant, witty, and sympathetic, although there are some haughty bumps in the road. The on-campus social scene is lively and shot through with school spirit. The athletics puts Middlebury at the top of its division, and the area is quaint (“quaint,” unfortunately, being the opposite of any adjective suggestive of “nightlife”).

Middlebury provides an incredibly varied experience—an opportunity to stick your paintbrush in all shades of colors, so to speak. Students can leave Middlebury with seven different areas of study, visits to 10 foreign countries, and/or stories of rock climbing in New Zealand under their belts. Sure, you’ll inevitably take a class or two that ends up as the bane of your existence for a semester, and you will cringe at the titanic tuition bill every month, but the people you’ll meet and the places you’ll go will set your experience apart from those of other students in your high school’s graduating class. The daunting ambitions of others around you will provide a constant challenge to your own motivations, actions, and thoughts.

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Drug Safety at Middlebury College

lhfmnn11

'15

Sociology

3.8

B+

I Don't Really See It--Drinking Much More Popular

I'm sure hard drug use is somewhat present, but all I've really come in contact with is weed, which is easy to avoid if you'd rather. It's not a central aspect of student life though, and it's not a pressured situation at all. No peer pressure. Drinking is definitely a much more popular activity.

Jan 05, 2012

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Athletics at Middlebury College

lhfmnn11

'15

Sociology

5.0

A+

Great Fan Base, and Easy to Get Involved

The Varsity sports scene makes it pretty fun to be a fan, especially in the winter when you can watch Basketball and Hockey, two of Midd's best sports. Fans get pretty intense, especially if teams do well---which they usually do. As far as student involvement goes, a huge percentage of the student body are athletes; it's a very athletic and active campus. It's super easy to get involved with sports at the club level, like crew, rugby, etc., even if you've never played before. Intramurals are also super fun, and really easy to get involved in.

Jan 05, 2012

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Campus Housing at Middlebury College

lhfmnn11

'15

Sociology

4.6

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Upperclassmen Dorms Are Amazing

As a freshman, I got put in Battell, which is basically known as the campus ghetto. I love it though, it's the biggest freshman dorm, so it tends to get pretty crazy, but it's a really fun place to live, and you get to know everyone on your hall incredibly well. The upperclassmen dorms are great, there are tons of options; apartment style living, social houses, house living for you and 10 friends, nice doubles, singles, and lots of different locations. There's something for everyone.

Jan 05, 2012

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