Middlebury and Bates are two of my favorite schools out there.
D15 is at Middlebury and couldn’t be happier. She also looked at Bates and seriously considered it as well. She loved Bates but in the end she liked the size and location of Middlebury (wanted to be in the mountains not just near them). Also, she knew env studies would be a strong program at Midd and sure enough that is her declared major.
D18 has just wrapped up her college tours and Bates is one of her favorite/top three schools. She loves the atmosphere at Bates- non judgmental, very open and friendly students, close knit community. No Greek life. She is interested in psych and also in teaching- loves the opportunity for involvement in the greater Lewiston/Auburn area. Bates is the only east coast school she is considering, her others are more out west.