The Good, the Bad and the Bubble

Introduction
I chose Colby because I knew it would provide both a quality education and a liberal, open-minded environment. Students who don't want to experience new ideas or be intellectually challenged should stay away from Colby.

Campus Life and Social Life
There is always a lot going on around campus, from theater productions to lectures to theme parties to sporting events. It is not a suitcase school: everyone is around and having fun on the weekends, and the general student attitude is work hard, play hard. In contrast, the town of Waterville does not have a lot to offer in the way of social life--most of the social scene is on campus. Advertisement
Academics
The English, Government, Economics and Biology Departments are probably the biggest and strongest, but all the academic departments are good, even the smaller ones. The professors are wonderful, dedicated teachers and very accessible--they've been known to have students over for dinner regularly. There are no TAs, which I think is really great. The workload is challenging but doable if you manage your time wisely.

Student Body
Most students are white, upper-middle class and from the Northeast. But Colby is investing a lot of time, energy and money into diversifying, and the international student population particularly is growing. I think Colby gets more diverse every year. It is gradual, but it is happening.

Most students are very active: they are involved in lots of things and are generally into working out--even if they don't play college sports. You'll always see people running, jogging, etc. or going to the gym together to work out.

In Closing...
I love Colby. It is a great place to spend four years expanding your mind, challenging yourself and growing as a person.