<p>I'm about to make a trip up to Williams to visit in a couple of weeks and would like advice. Is there anything that I simply cannot miss on campus or off? Any specific questions I should ask of students or activities I should take part in? Are there any sites on campus that I should spend time at more than others? Are there any particular classes I should sit in on or a cafeteria I should eat in? I'm a junior, and I'll be staying there for a couple of days. But those of you who it seems have already been to Williams or attend school there, I would love to get some help and make the best out of my time there. </p>
<p>And for those of you whom I've read your threads and you are ON FIRE for Williams, what is your absolute favorite thing about the campus- without it, Williams wouldn't be the same for you. Thanks guys!!</p>
<p>Lovinglife, will you be visiting Williams in January? If yes, you will witness Winter Study which is somewhat different from the rest of the school year and would definitely affect the choice of classes that you could sit in on. If you are visiting on an organized pre-frosh visit, I'm sure your hosts will take care of you.</p>
<p>As far as don't miss places -- I'd second the Clark Museum. If you're interested in art Mass MoCA in North Adams, the next town over, is spectacular.
There are also wonderful hiking trails in the Berkshires, but in the middle of Winter they may not be what you had in mind. Otherwise, I think just hanging out in Williamstown mid-winter will really give you a good idea of what you'd be getting in for. Some love it (my son is one), some find it too cold and too isolated.</p>
<p>iamkatcon, if you're not staying in a dorm (or if you're travelling with your family) you should check out the Williams website for recommendations of places to stay. I like the Williamstown Bed & Breakfast because it's right on campus, as is the Williams Inn.</p>
<p>You should definitely spend a night on campus. It's the only way for you to really get a glimpse of what life is like for a Williams freshman, and you will get to meet real, live students. That is probably the most important thing to do before you apply, though I'm not sure they will let high school juniors come for overnights. Worth checking out though. </p>
<p>Other than that, take the tour/info session, and then go to a class or two (especially if it's after January, when we're back in "real class" mode). The admissions office will be able to give you a schedule of classes going on when you're in town. Try to stick to lower-level classes (100's or 200's), just so you get a sense of what it's like as a frosh, rather than an upperclassman.</p>
<p>If you're interested in anything in particular, just figure out where it goes on and wander around-- the science center, athletic facilities, studio art building, etc. are all open most of the time, and taking a walk on your own will show you more than the standard tour will, though the tour is definitely important too.</p>
<p>As mentioned above, the Clark is definitely worth a few hours, and the Williams College Museum of Art is great too, and right in the middle of campus.</p>