1. Middlebury College

2. Located In Beautiful Vermont Middlebury

3. The college and town fade into the Green Mountains in the east

4. To the west are New York and the Adirondack Mountains

5. Middlebury’s Main Street is a five-minute walk from campus

6. The diverse student body is comprised of students from across the U.S. and the world

7. Small first-year seminars focus on improving writing skills

8. Students take one intensive class during the month of January or do an internship

9. J-term internships provide valuable experience in a field of interest

10. “ Febs” celebrate the completion of their four undergraduate years at Middlebury

11. Examples of Student-Faculty Research: -Uzair Kayani (Political Science): Constitutional, moral, and political issues surrounding the detention of terrorist suspects in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks -Katharine North (Geology): Geochemical analysis of radioactivity and trace metal contamination in groundwater in southern Chittenden County, Vermont -Nathaniel Langer (Molecular Biology and Biochemistry): Identifying and characterizing the differential expression of iron-responsive genes in Streptococcus mutans , an oral pathogen -Katy Hicks (Psychology): Investigating the role of alcohol on perceptions of domestic violence cases: Why do individuals judge intoxicated victims more harshly?

12. Studying abroad expands the Middlebury experience

13. The new library is stunning and student-friendly

14. Bread Loaf provides an opportunity for reflection amongst the Green Mountains

15. Student volunteers give countless hours to local communities

16. The Commons system fosters a sense of belonging and family

17. A variety of housing options bring students together for learning outside the classroom

18. Outstanding facilities are a constant reminder of how much students are valued

19. Athletic options range from student-run intramurals to championship varsity teams

20. Student artistic endeavors take on a variety of forms

21. As a Middlebury graduate, you’re connected to a network of loyal alumni