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The entry system is the first year living arrangement. Groups of about 20 freshman live together with two Junior Advisors who are a combination of social advisors and soft shoulders. This provides an instant group for meals, parties and other social events.</p>
<p>A tutorial is a class in which two students present papers on alternate weeks for each others discussion, overseen by a professor who acts as a guide. There are tutorials in most subjects and for all year levels. The system is based on an Oxford model and is a hallmark of a Williams education. </p>
<p>Winter Study takes place in January. Everyone takes one or two fun or unusal courses (some on campus, some involving travel, some independent). There is ample free time to have a good time.</p>
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I am not artsy at all though- do you think that is a good reason not to apply to Williams.
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I usually mention Williams commitment to the arts because for whatever reason its not as well known as Williams excellence in other areas. The emphasis on the arts museums/art history and the performing arts like theater, music, dance -- is nothing new to Williams, but I think the administration has lately taken greater efforts to publicize this side of Williams personality and to recruit more artists/musicians/actors as a balance to their perceived macho image. </p>
<p>No one could ever accuse Williams of being too artsy, though. The sciences and social studies are significantly excellent and sports and outdoorsy activities are culturally pervasive.</p>
<p>One more comment about Health Administration: I live in a country that is in great need of assistance in the health area and there are many, many foreign advisors and consultants here helping to set up and administer programs. They mostly come out of Johns Hopkins.</p>