<p>Although technically not a Feb, I did graduate with them, because I took a semester off. The Febs (as opposed to Regs) are a unique group, but that is most apparent during their first year. Because they are all new they do tend to stick together, but once everyone gets acclimated everyone tends to blend in until, at the end of Reg Senior year, everyone realizes that they’re not graduating. I took my semester off at the start of my Junior year, so that didn’t leave me with much time to experience what being a Feb is like. I NEVER had difficulty getting classes. I think that it’s very easy to get the classes you want at Middlebury. Also, Feb status does not negatively impact housing either. As a first year you get put in rooms set aside for Febs (typically better than what most Regs have - often singles). Then you’re just mixed into the rest of your class for room draw. I also was grateful to graduate in the middle of the year because it gave me some time to think about what it was I wanted to do with my life. </p>
<p>Febs are just like everyone else, they’re just on a different schedule. Don’t believe anyone who says that Febs weren’t as qualified as the rest of the class. That simply is not true. In fact, in many cases they’re more qualified. Best of luck.</p>