Middlebury vs. Wesleyan

2015kid
Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:06:42 +0000

I would say that the campus environment is really more important as both schools are academically stellar.

Sciences at Middlebury are truly top notch; I honestly do not know why people bash them. The building is state of the art, and the school is constantly investing in the sciences. The departments are increasing in size and research is constantly being conducted. Physics is a great department, albeit a lot of work, but students love the professors and courses available. Film and Media Cultures at Middlebury is definitely not as big as Wesleyan’s film Studies department, but the quality of student work is really great. Also, the Axinn Center’s film labs are really nice and the equipment that the film students work with is state of the art. Film is really interdisciplinary at Middlebury (I can’t speak to Wesleyan’s approach) and students tend to be introduced to all sides of the film industry (including acting, directing and analyzing). Econ is also a big department at Midd, but I would assume that it is at Wesleyan too.

When I visited, I fell in love with Middlebury’s campus, facilities, professors and students. I can’t say the same about my experience visiting Wesleyan. But, I am sure the experience of students there is great just as it is at Midd. I would say come to Middlebury; it will be a great place for you to explore your interests, become close with great faculty and meet awesome people all in a beautiful environment.