Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Williams, cont'd...more notes

loved the program
• tutorials
• amazing facilities
• 10% math majors in each class: unheard of
4-1-4 system allow for wacky winter term courses
• can study abroad in winter term
great theatre
four libraries
amazing science facilities
writing workshop and science workshops: peer tutorials, open all the time

purple cow
good school spirit
athletic rival: Amherst
intellectual rival: Harvard

art museum looks incredible

great student centers

good meal system: 21 points… one per meal, can flex according to program…

freshman quad

entry system with 2 junior RAs creates intimacy and community right away

very few complaints from students…

great soccer, okay lacrosse

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