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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.

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Diversity at Middlebury College

jaman

Political Science and Government '14

1.2

D

A Bunch of Rich White Kids

What do you expect at a college that costs 56,000 a year to go to? There is a bit of diversity, but the black kids are actually from Africa and the asian kids are usually from asia. There aren't many ethnic kids from america

Nov 20, 2011

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jwenz9

Anthropology and Archaeology '15

3.8

B+

Rather Diverse, Very Accepting

The majority of the students here are white, but there are many other ethnic groups and religions represented on campus as well. Everyone that I have met is very accepting of others of different races, economic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. Middlebury students are always up for a good political debate, and you won't be judged because of your views.

Nov 08, 2011

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threesc

Chemistry '13

3.1

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Let me preface this by saying that yes, Middlebury is much more diverse than other colleges of its size. That being said, it isn't as diverse as Middlebury admissions would lead you to believe. We have a good number of international students, which means there is definitely cultural and religious diversity. Racial diversity is a different story. There are few blacks and hispanics, and the few that attend school here tend to hang out together. The same goes for international students. That means that unless you really make an effort to hang out with people from other cultures or of other races.

Jul 08, 2011

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