Amherst v middlebury

ejr1
Mon, 06 Aug 2007 20:28:39 +0000

D was accepted at both, and we visited them. Middlebury is quite rural, beautiful countryside, but remote. Most of the kids seemed to be into outdoor activities - hiking, skiing, etc. We were there during the fifth season - mud season, and it was no fun! The town is very small, and it is 45 minutes to Burlington, which is larger. Middlebury seemed more laid back, more homespun. Amherst seems more energetic, alive, the town has more to offer, shopping, and restaurants, and with the other schools around, more vibrant. Those were our impressions, but others may feel differently. As to the languages, I agree, but D is doing the Midd program overseas, and we are getting very worried. They are totally hands off, whereas her friends’ programs are more helpful. They also are late getting us info, so it is costing us money. seem very disorganized. Not up to their normal standards.