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The pluses are clear: you did - and do - have the ability to start things, get things done and to go as far as you imagination and hard work will take you, in an environment that was super supportive. Where else could I have started a club team before classes started freshman year and finished writing at 50,000 word thesis on an arcane international relations topic?
You'll also appreciate the impact of the distribution requirements when you realise that you actually have a degree in after dinner conversations, because you will be much more broadly educated than your European peers.
The people are also genuinely great - and you really realise this after you leave; Midds are gregarious, bright, interesting and committed to the place in a way here in London that is commented on with a hint of jealousy by our friends from Williams, Amherst and the Ivys.
The negatives: it's in the middle of nowhere, and irrespective of how much you like snow, you'll be sick of it in mid-Feb. It's tiny and whilst this can be great, it can also be the loneliest place on earth at times. And unless you really want to work hard, you'll probably grow to loath it.But work hard, play hard, enjoy J-Term and four years will fly by: and it's great preparation for what comes next - work, grad school or whatever. Good luck and enjoy!
Students: I'm still close with Midd friends and am about to lease an apt. with a friend from Cornell and one of my roommates from my senior year at Midd. There are a few distinct types of Midd kids, who tend to befriend others of their type. If you are a crunchy, theatre person, you'll find a likeminded group of crunchy, theatre friends. If you are a prep, you'll be able to find the right social house for yourself. Money, whether you have it or not, is not a big issue. The kids who really have it don't flaunt it, although they'll invite you to their ski lodges or vacation homes.
Racism: I'm half Asian and never felt uncomfortable or discriminated against. I can't speak for hispanics or blacks.
Location: Middlebury is very cold and in the middle of nowhere. The nearest intl' airport is Burlington (45 min. North), which is a pain when traveling. The majority of students bring a car and parking isn't awful, though our campus security dept loves to ticket.Departments: English, Political Science, Economics, Classics and Theatre are strongest. The Japanese department is horrible in every regard, seriously.
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