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It is very hard to get an A at Williams, so most are happy with a B+ or an A-. The same logic applies to what the school has to offer students. Williams is amazing for its incredible academic and athletic programs, and the inclusive atmosphere on campus promote and encourages personal growth. The lack of nightlife also helps the campus grow closer as people have little opportunity to go off campus and much more time to hang out with and talk to the people around them. Students acknowledge that some of the weaknesses of the school, such as location and the nature of nightlife in Williamstown, are not fixable. They also agree that Williams is working very hard on addressing other problematic issues. While the school changes with every class, every year, some positive and negative aspects of what it has to offer to the prospective student stand out. These are not only conditions that can’t be changed, like the weather, but also general features of Williams that many students criticize or praise.

No matter what the admissions office tries to tell you, the Williams campus is not particularly diverse. Many students of color feel very alienated here, and so do white students who don’t necessary fit the typical preppy profile. Many blame the lack of diversity on the school’s focus on athletics, but that isn't totally fair to the Williams sports teams, who do so much to promote the school’s spirit. It is thought that maybe Williams lacks in diversity because the College has already been associated as a typically “white and preppy” school. Besides admitting a fairly uniform and uninteresting student body, Williams has also placed them in a small and uninteresting town, where their social life is limited to keg parties with the same group of people every weekend and occasional dancing to the same three songs. Although many complain about this, others like those three songs and the beer, and they don’t require more options.

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Weather at Williams College

LuckyWaters4

Psychology '15

4.2

A-

New England Beauty

Some outsiders might say that New England weather- especially in the Berkshires- is a little temperamental, but it just keeps it interesting. The scenery is beautiful in any weather, and most spring days are sunny and beautiful. Although it does get quite cold in the winter, the winter study semester allows for an opportunity to stay inside a bit more and just chill out or party with friends.

May 09, 2012

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Nightlife at Williams College

LuckyWaters4

Psychology '15

3.5

B

College Party Scene

Williamstown is not a club town. There is one bar, and no clubs, nor transportation to wherever there are bars or clubs in the berkshires. So the nightlife is limited to on campus parties. Many parties are focused around sports teams or clubs, but there is enough cross over that most people are welcome at such events. In addition, different student groups weekly put on all-campus dances, which are cool enough, but usually need to be made cooler by a pre-game with friends before hand.

May 09, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at Williams College

LuckyWaters4

Psychology '15

3.5

B

Small Town Charm

So, no argument here: Williamstown is pretty remote. Beyond a few streets close to the town, there's not much it will offer you. But what it does offer you is completely charming. Townspeople regularly participate in college sponsored events, or college students will help out at the local schools. Spring St. definitely isn't bustling (there's really only one bar in town), but it has dependable options for a night out to eat, and is easy distance. The cohesiveness between college and berkshire life makes the town a great place to live- and the views don't hurt.

May 09, 2012

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