Williams College
Trip Start
Aug 07, 2008
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Trip End
Aug 14, 2008
Williamstown,
Massachusetts,
United States
Monday, August 11, 2008
Williams 9
We waited for the storm to lighten up, and then headed out for Hanover, New Hampshire. First, though, we had to get some diesel, which seemed to be in short supply around here. Following some screwy directions, we drove around the hills/mountains of the Northwest corner of Massachusetts until we realized we were farther away from civilization than we had been in Williams, so we turned around and finally got back on track.
Williams 2
Shelby's College Rating:
WILLIAMS
Williams 11
Campus: Beautiful campus in a quaint town, but it was extremely small and in the middle of nowhere. This wouldn't be so bad, except the college actively encourages students to develop their social lives alongside their academic ones. I think it'd be a bit difficult to do that so far from a decent-sized city. Location is the major drawback. Score: 3 out of 5
Williams 5
Academics: Interesting program, which includes intense tutorials (one-on-one essay critique and debate with another student, supervised by a professor). Great study abroad options. Just may not be rigorous enough. Score: 4.5 out of 5.
Williams 3
Financial: Expensive, but lots of aid available. Also, lots of student research grants and opportunities available. Score: 4.5 out of 5.
Other: Mascot is the purple cow (bonus points). Must again mention undesirable location. Score: 4 out of 5.
Average Score: 4 / 5
