StudentsReview :: Middlebury College - Comments and Student Experiences

> Search for University
 
-or-
Look for Schools
 

or within distance of city

Similar Schools
Williams College -- Williamstown, MA
Williams Baptist College -- Walnut Ridge, AR
Amherst College -- Amherst, MA
- Survey MCi -
Critique MCi
    Undergraduate
    Graduate
    Alumni
    Professors
Add Campus Photo
Add Video!
Casual Comment
 
Summer
HS Summer Programs
Internship Post
 

 Summary 
 Information 
 Sports 
 Campus News 
 Undergrad (54) 
 Life at MCi (Comments) 
 Life after MCi (15) 
 Getting Into MCi (28) 
 Weather 
 Student Groups 
Middlebury College
Follow Comments
 
Request Brochures
 
Compare MCi
 
Save School
 
MCi Minibook
Link me!
Forward me!
There are 51 Comments
 

View
Snapshot - Student Ratings
Education Quality   A-
Collaboration/Competitive   B+
 

Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating]
Quite Bright
I am sorry that I chose a liberal arts school for my undergraduate education. In retrospect I would have done better at a college majoring in engineering or some other form of technology. I majored in German at Middlebury but spent a great deal of time and money getting additional training in the Sciences (mostly Physics). I ended up with a Ph.D. but could have done better financially with just a BS in engineering.
Starting Job: Teacher, Preparedness: F, Reputation: F
Have a Question?
Nov 01 2012 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000 
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
Not so bright
Middlebury isn't that bad for minorities. You have to self-segregate but other than that, no one's going to go out of their way to attack you. It's not that kind of campus. Sure, you'll hear some rude verbal attacks and hear some outrageously racially insensitive opinions in class or in the dining hall, but it's not bad. These things can be expected at a very non-diverse campus such as Middlebury.

Academics are very strong. Chances are that you'll have to write a thesis. This is an excellent opportunity to be exposed to real research before grad school.

This school will offer you a classic college experience. You'll drink, party, study, and have lots of fun. The buildings and surrounding mountains are absolutely awe-inspiring.

However, it gets VERY cold in the winter. Atrociously cold. And you'll get cabin fever because you don't want to go outside because of the cold. Sometimes the heaters in your room don't work. Cold. Cold. Cold. Bring Alaska gear with you. Real talk.

As a minority, I felt uncomfortable but like I said previously, if you seek out other minorities and "outsiders" you'll be fine. I'd still go to Middlebury if I had to do it over again. It made a man out of me!
Collaboration/Competitive: A+, Friendliness: F
Have a Question?
 More → 

Sep 27 2011 2nd Year Female -- Class 2015  
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
Not so bright
Middlebury is a great college for those with average grades in non-honors classes & low SAT scores. Although I cheated to get into Midd with the admissions office knowing, I was still given a four year scholarship. Without Middlebury's need for minority students (sometimes 20 points extra are given to Latinas in the application review) , I would have had to attend a state school and work for the first time ever (As a scholarship student during middle & high school, I never worked. Also my parents flew me to Mexico every summer, purchased a car for me, a fancy Canon camera, Apple computer and all the clothes I wanted, so I never felt the need to volunteer or work during high school.) What is great about Middlebury is that in addition to paying for my tuition/board/books they also gave me my first job. Also, when my entire family flew from Los Angeles to Vermont to drop me off for my freshman year my classmates whose families were paying for their colleges (and who wrote their own college applications) treated us as if we were paying for my education, something we have never done. I am proud to be a Latina who cheated to get into Midd because I want to travel to Italy and France on someone elses dime. And, when I earn my Middlebury BA, I will be happy knowing someone else wrote my applications because cheating if fine at Middlebury College and fits my ethical standards perfectly.
University Resource Use: A+, Surrounding City: C
Have a Question?
 More → 
Feb 06 2011 2nd Year Female -- Class 2013  
 Forward 
Blog it!
Rate this comment:
Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful
  Mark Invalid   Discuss Comment  
 Prev   Select Page:
 1  2  3  4  5  6  7 ... 16
   Next 
  Similar Schools:

Williams College -- Williamstown, MA

Williams Baptist College -- Walnut Ridge, AR

Amherst College -- Amherst, MA

Ranking Similar Schools by Safety

   

Want to Learn More?
Get free info from: Colby Community College
Powered by CampusExplorer.com
 

  Articles
• What is a good school?
• Statistical Significance
• How to choose a Major
• How to choose your Career
• What you make of it?
• How Ivy League Admissions works
• On the Student/Faculty Ratio

• FAFSA: Who is a Parent?
• FAFSA: Parent Contribution
• FAFSA: Dream out of reach

• College Financial Planning
• Survive College and Graduate
• Sniffing Out Commuter Schools
• Preparing for College: A HS Roadmap
• Talking to Your Parents about College.
• Is a top college worth it?
• Why is college hard?
• Why Kids Aren't Happy in Traditional Schools
• Essential College Tips
• Cost of College Increasing Faster Than Inflation
• For parents filling out the FAFSA and PROFILE (from a veteran paper slinger)
• How to choose the right college?
• Create The Right Career Habits Now
• Senior Year (Tips and experience)
• Informational Overload! What Should I Look For in a College or University?
• Personality Type and College Choice
• A Free Application is a Good Application
• College Academic Survival Guide
• Getting Involved: The Key to College Happiness
• Choose a Path, Not a Major
• The Scoop on State Schools
• The Purpose of a Higher Education
• The Importance of Choosing the Right College Major (2012)
• How to choose a college major
• How to guarantee your acceptance to many colleges
• Nailing the College Application Process
• What to do for a Successful Interview

Earn $$
Write an Article for us!
 
 
 
About Us | Advertise! | Press
Send Comments/Suggestions to: sradmin@studentsreview.com.

Copyright © 2000-2013. StudentsReview, All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer: StudentsReview makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the contents of this site, and expressly disclaims liability for errors and omissions in the contents of this site. Furthermore, StudentsReview is not affiliated with any University or Institution.

 
   

All Universities in KS

College Search

College Rankings