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What Middlebury lacks in downtown nightlife it nearly makes up for in on-campus entertainment, and that’s saying something, considering the town is totally dead after 10 p.m. There are three bars in town, and no clubs to speak of. Bars typically begin closing around midnight, and the nearest entertainment alternatives are a 50-minute drive north. The town is extremely conservative when it comes to noise-making and all types of partying. On the other hand, the College is sympathetic to a student’s need to forget all of the weekdays’ cares on the weekend. In light of this, the Middlebury College Activities Board (MCAB) and other student organizations often sponsor bands, parties, and famous entertainers on Fridays and Saturdays. There are always plays, instrumental concerts, dance performances, and other such events held in the Center for the Arts (CFA) and in other venues around campus, as well. As for the after-party, dorm room debauchery and drinking is rampant, and social houses hold raucous, yet often lame, beer blowouts nearly every weekend.

If you don’t plan on bringing a car to campus during your time at Middlebury, you may begin to feel extremely claustrophobic by sophomore year. The excitement of beer and grinding with sweaty strangers tends to wear off rather quickly, and everyone’s ready to explore a more varied social scene after a while. Drinking in a 4-by-4 room with your friends never loses its charm, but eventually you’ll probably be itching to get away to Burlington or Montreal one weekend. 

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Nightlife at Middlebury College

lhfmnn11

'15

Sociology

4.2

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Stay on Campus

For me, the night life is still great. It's mostly on campus, of course, but the scene is very inclusive, no one really gets kicked out of parties or anything like that. Bunker is a dance club on campus open most fridays, and on saturdays social houses usually all throw parties--and usually have alcohol. For me, the party scene is plenty, and super fun. It's also not unheard of to just stay in with a group friends once in a while and relax for the night with a movie or something.

Jan 05, 2012

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Nightlife at Middlebury College

kjhill

'15

History

5.0

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On Campus

Lots of parties big and small, a few bars in town - nightlife is for everyone, not just 21 or over unless you're at one of those few bars. Focus is on fun!

Dec 01, 2011

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Nightlife at Middlebury College

threesc

'13

Chemistry

2.7

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The 5 Minute Party.

Let me tell you, there are VERY few students who don't complain about the nightlife at Middlebury at least occasionally. For members of athletic teams who throw parties, life is good because you always have a party to go to. For the rest of us, most of your weekend nights freshman year are spent walking from party to party, leaving either because its lame or because public safety arrives. Upperclassmen throw parties more often, so finding something to do becomes simpler. The social houses on campus throw parties most weekends, which are good options. There is very little to do off campus. The bar (called THE bar because it is essentially the only bar in town) is a five minute walk from campus and is a favorite thursday night spot for those 21 and older.

Jul 08, 2011

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