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It’s evident that Admissions is attempting to make Middlebury a more diverse campus ethnically. However, this trend is diminished by the fact that many minority students tend to stick together for support. The key is to try and meet many different people as soon as you arrive before everyone becomes obstinately separated into close-knit groups of “diverse” and “non-diverse” students. In addition to an impressive number of international students, Middlebury also boasts students from many states, but most of these are from the New England area or on the West Coast. For a school deep in the thrushes of the Green Mountains surrounded by an endless supply of small, rather podunk towns that are ethnically uniform, Middlebury does very well at bucking the trend. On the other hand, it doesn’t take much. Despite its share of African American, Asian, Indian, and other international students, the college will still strike you as predominately white and nearly 100 percent Abercrombie. As far as economic status, Middlebury is even less diverse, but unlike comparable schools, most students don’t flaunt their finances and remain very down-to-earth and practical. Overall, as long as you’re open-minded and friendly, it’s entirely possible to find a diverse group to hang out with. Instead of simply trying to branch out from a ring of potential J.Crew models, however, focus on personality—many students at Middlebury have interesting experiences and perspectives to share, no matter where they’re from. Students Speak Out
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The administration is working hard...
The administration is working hard to improve this aspect of campus life, but for the most part, Midd kids are preppy, white kids from just outside Boston. |
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There seem to be more...
There seem to be more international students at Midd than American minority students. The international students are a riot, lots of fun, and make great friends. They add a lot more to the student body than other minorities do. |
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The campus is pretty diverse....
The campus is pretty diverse. There are lots of international students and students from all over the United States, as well. People from the same groups tend to cluster together, but that isn’t always the case, and usually this phenomenon is due to the bond of being a part of the same student organization. |
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The stereotype that small liberal...
The stereotype that small liberal arts schools are strikingly homogeneous definitely seems to apply here. |
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Middlebury’s campus isn’t very...
Middlebury’s campus isn’t very diverse. However, the number of nationalities represented at Middlebury is impressive. |
FactsEconomic Status
Between all of the stingy students, the granola-crunching longhairs who can only afford half a flannel, and the pretentious brown-nosers who join theater only to learn how modesty is feigned, you wouldn’t guess that over 60 percent of Middlebury students do not receive grant aid. That said, there are still a great number of kids who need aid, a great number who need grant aid and do not receive it, and a handful sailing on a full ride. Although many affluent students play the part of the rich kid, you would never know others had a dime by the down-to-earth way they carry themselves.
Gay Pride
Middlebury becomes more tolerant of homosexuality each year. The Middlebury Open Queer Alliance (MOQA), which hosts campus events annually, is establishing a more prominent presence on campus. More students than ever are “coming out.” Middlebury also offers a queer studies house, described as a house for students of any sexual orientation who have demonstrated an academic interest in queer studies.
Minority Clubs
Simply put, Middlebury is host to an overwhelming number of minority organizations, which make themselves visible each year via their signature events. Examples include the International Student Organization (ISO) Cultural Show, the RIDDIM World Dance performance in the spring, and the African American Alliance (AAA) Fashion Show. Students who attend these showcases are generally an eclectic and encouraging group. Acceptance of people from all backgrounds is often celebrated in the most unsuspecting of places, even in a small, rural, New England town.
Most Common Religions
The most visible religious groups on campus seem to be Christian and Bible-study groups. However, Catholic groups are also quite prominent, as well as the Jewish organization Hillel.
Political Activity
Middlebury boasts a score of diverse political groups. Yet surprisingly, it manages to avoid major confrontations between Democrats and Republicans—groups tend to fight their battles in a civilized forum. Although the majority of students are generally thought of as politically and socially liberal, throngs of conservatives make their presence known. In fact, many tag Middlebury as a “conservatively liberal” school.
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