<p>My husband was a Feb way back when. He is still very close to all his FEb class but also was fell right in stride with his class. I have heard that Febs are chosen because they have certain qualities such as independence and out going personalities which make it not only to transition to the campus mid year, but also breath some life into the middle of winter in Vermont. The others students all look forward to the arrival of Febs and welcome them with excitement. My impression is that it is sort of a celebratory time when they arrive. And if they graduate mid year, they have their own special ceremony where EVERYONE who is graduating skis/ sleds/ or however they can get down, the school ski hill (I think at night with lights???). Very cool.</p>