Middlebury College
- Academics

Competitive Not Cut-Throat

Middkids are all smart. They do their homework and aren't overly-stressed. There is a lot of work but it's managed. Work hard, play hard.

Teachers are fantastic. I've never had a professor I didn't like. They are all extremely helpful and have lots of open office hours. They are also great about emailing if you have questions or need assistance with anything. Also, though classes are NEVER taught by TA's, there is a specialized student TA assigned to every class (e.g. intro geology class, bedrock geology major TA).

Professors Are ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS

Class after class you will be stunned by the quality of the teachers here. They are extremely smart and care about you and your aspirations. You will become friends with most of your professors who will also in many cases become life long mentors. If this sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself that sometimes things are perfect and true. The course load is very challenging but from a college like Midd I wouldn't expect anything else. Work hard and you will learn and grow more than you thought possible.

Absolutely Amazing

When Middlebury hires professors it will select them based on how well they teach. Having a Nobel Laureate who cannot communicate their ideas or bother with students is not the point. Middlebury professors are experts in their fields who are widely published BUT mist importantly will communicate to you the enthusiasm for a field that made them devote their lives to it. The workload is very very tough, there will be times when you may feel a little overwhelmed but you will come out feeling you are prepared to deal with a lot. Many a times I have worked into the wee hours of the morning without even realizing that so much time has passed. That for me is high praise for a courses quality.