the teachers are great; the administration is for the most part very good. student life on campus is very active. great barrington consists essentially of main street and a few small streets adjoining to it, and can sometimes be boring.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
don't stress out! the people in admissions are very sweet and honestly do their best to accomodate you. most of the school does.the workload sounds scary, but it's not as bad as you're anticipaiting.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
some weeks it's easy to become stressed with the amount of readings, worksheets, papers, etc. we sometimes have, but i always make it through alright and with time for extracurricular activities and downtime.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
the tri-dorms (all freshmen live here) are a bit grody - those who get into kendrick (the newest, cleanest of the three; also co-ed) are very lucky. meanwhile crosby and dolliver (female dorm and male dorm, respectively) are outdated. the heating/lighting/space/etc. is all sufficient, though.the rest of the dorms are very nice.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
the dining hall food is very hit and miss. many people live on pizza, which is generally considered the most consistently good food on campus. they have many events with special food for the occasion. on discovery days and parents weekends, the food is great - they go all out! otherwise, the snack bar is a popular place to eat between 7 and 11 pm.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there are many, many on-campus events, including guest speakers; movie screenings; concerts; festivals; and dances (which are held pretty much weekly). besides that, there's always the town, which is small but great if you know where to go.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
the best part about it is getting out of high school a couple years early. it definitely saves lots of money if you're in private schools. the kids are also pretty great and diverse. everybody fits in somewhere, and for the most part in multiple somewheres.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
suit tuesday - it's pretty self-explanatory. we wear suits on tuesdays.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
anybody who's looking for a small school with very personalized programs.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there are so many! they're always hosting events and are the powerhouse of campus life.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
there is none.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
security is always on call, and the dorm buildings are accessible only by id card. guests must be registered.
the teachers are great; the administration is for the most part very good. student life on campus is very active. great barrington consists essentially of main street and a few small streets adjoining to it, and can sometimes be boring.
don't stress out! the people in admissions are very sweet and honestly do their best to accomodate you. most of the school does.the workload sounds scary, but it's not as bad as you're anticipaiting.
some weeks it's easy to become stressed with the amount of readings, worksheets, papers, etc. we sometimes have, but i always make it through alright and with time for extracurricular activities and downtime.
the tri-dorms (all freshmen live here) are a bit grody - those who get into kendrick (the newest, cleanest of the three; also co-ed) are very lucky. meanwhile crosby and dolliver (female dorm and male dorm, respectively) are outdated. the heating/lighting/space/etc. is all sufficient, though.the rest of the dorms are very nice.
the dining hall food is very hit and miss. many people live on pizza, which is generally considered the most consistently good food on campus. they have many events with special food for the occasion. on discovery days and parents weekends, the food is great - they go all out! otherwise, the snack bar is a popular place to eat between 7 and 11 pm.
there are many, many on-campus events, including guest speakers; movie screenings; concerts; festivals; and dances (which are held pretty much weekly). besides that, there's always the town, which is small but great if you know where to go.
the best part about it is getting out of high school a couple years early. it definitely saves lots of money if you're in private schools. the kids are also pretty great and diverse. everybody fits in somewhere, and for the most part in multiple somewheres.
suit tuesday - it's pretty self-explanatory. we wear suits on tuesdays.
anybody who's looking for a small school with very personalized programs.
there are so many! they're always hosting events and are the powerhouse of campus life.
there is none.
security is always on call, and the dorm buildings are accessible only by id card. guests must be registered.