<p>Im applying to marlboro, and im getting a really good feel for it...but i think it might be too small. its only a little bit bigger than my high school (219), and i know that i want a small school, but i just don't know if that's toooooo small...</p>
<p>what's the social life like on campus? are the students isolated? potheads?drinkers?...not that that's necessarily a problem...a just wanna get a sence of the demographics there haha</p>
<p>I am replying as the wife (and girlfriend at the time) of a Marlboro alum. I was also accepted at Marlboro (many years ago LOL) but chose elsewhere because Marlboro did not have any curriculum for those wanting to go into education. However, since I never ended up in ED I wished I had chosen Marlboro. </p>
<p>Because my husband (then boyfriend) was there, I spent a lot of time there, even to the extent of entire semesters (as off-campus study from my college) I LOVED Marlboro's lifestyle at the time. And from what I see about it, it has not changed much. We hung out regularly with professors there, spent time at their homes, having great discussions and parties. There was always great entertainment, dances, bands, theater, music. </p>
<p>The Vermont countryside is spectacular, the cross country skiing great (we cut some of the trails that may still be there today - the Ho Chi Min and the Boy's Room) and my husband put up many of the "climbing routes" that exist on the buildings. </p>
<p>If you are from a small town/small school, I think you will feel very comfortable there. If you are used to a large metropolitan existence, well it may seem awfully remote, you have to make your own entertainment. </p>
<p>Academically it is rigorous, but it will train you well. My husband ended up getting accepted to Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies where he got his Masters and went on to get his PhD in population biology (at Yale). </p>
<p>I wish my son would apply, but he is a total math nerd and wants to go to an MIT type place. There are not many math courses at Marlboro. It is TRUE liberal arts school.</p>
<p>I think Marlboro is a unique place. We give yearly to their capital campaign and have named the college in our will (not a joke) It is a GREAT place. I wish I could go back in time and go to school there.</p>
<p>Best of luck in your decision</p>
<p>Thanks!
One quick question?
Do you know anything about the theater there?
that would be my major, and I'm just wondering what such a small program would be like...
Does your husband know anything about it if you don't?
Thanks
mattman</p>
<p>When we were there the theater program was very popular and seemed quite good for such a small place. Neither of us were really involved with the theater folks, but I do remember a GREAT play written and directed by a student there at the time. Don't recall his name but I have never forgotten the name of the play - Sweaty Hands Don't Hold No Water</p>
<p>My impression at the time was that the theater people were a very close knit, eccentric and motivated group. You really should visit. Go when there might be a production. Or while they are actively rehearsing one. Then you will get a feel</p>
<p>cool!
thank you so much</p>
<p>oops - It's "Sweaty Palms Don't Hold No Water"</p>
<p>Not that it matters. But I might as well get it right.
Go visit. It will be clear immediately if it is a fit or not</p>
<p>size only matters if shes of questionable nature. she (the school of course.. what were you thinking of?) like others females cannot be put into a small tiny neat box with fluffy red and white silk fabric and given to any child that believes santa actually keeps elves as forced labor. </p>
<p>is it too small? up to you man. you wont be able to stereotype a certain school nor will you be able to get a clear picture of the school through others opinions (unfortunately) </p>
<p>if you are so worried you should visit then this problem regarding size and santas elves wont matter as much.</p>
<p>Daughter just got her acceptance letter to Marlboro (with scholarship!) She applied EA. She's definitely excited about the acceptance!</p>
<p>Hope she loves it there. H and I were just talking about what a great experience it was - for both of us. Congrats to your D</p>