What is Middlebury REALLY like?

CrewDad
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:39:55 +0000

I don’t know that I agree with Mythmom, especially that Midds academic orientation doesn’t include a strength in science



You’re correct. The percentage of students at Williams and Midd majoring in physical sciences and science technology is almost identical



Granted, Midd isn’t in the middle of town, but in everything I’ve seen and read, the town/gown relations at Midd are very strong,



Correct again; especially since the fraternities were disbanded and the houses bought by the college. No longer are there fraternity brothers raising hell on residential streets.

Porter Hospital is even located on college land. Matter-of-fact, it was because of Midd parents the hospital came into existence to begin with. Without them, Middlebury might be sans a medical facility.

I am am miffed about the bypass bridge, however. The college owns land that would have served as an excellent bypass in lieu of the bridge.

Williams, well Williamstown, has the amazing Clark museum.
I spend my fair share of time in both towns. There is no comparison. Middlebury wins by a boat length…rowing speak. Break over. Back to the water.