<p>Any Febs out there? Friends of Febs? Foes of Febs? Thoughts on being a Feb? Pros? Cons? Do Febs tend to stick together? Are Febs weird? What are some things Febs do? Short stick on class availability/housing? TELL ME EVERYTHING!
c:</p>
<p>Although technically not a Feb, I did graduate with them, because I took a semester off. The Febs (as opposed to Regs) are a unique group, but that is most apparent during their first year. Because they are all new they do tend to stick together, but once everyone gets acclimated everyone tends to blend in until, at the end of Reg Senior year, everyone realizes that they’re not graduating. I took my semester off at the start of my Junior year, so that didn’t leave me with much time to experience what being a Feb is like. I NEVER had difficulty getting classes. I think that it’s very easy to get the classes you want at Middlebury. Also, Feb status does not negatively impact housing either. As a first year you get put in rooms set aside for Febs (typically better than what most Regs have - often singles). Then you’re just mixed into the rest of your class for room draw. I also was grateful to graduate in the middle of the year because it gave me some time to think about what it was I wanted to do with my life. </p>
<p>Febs are just like everyone else, they’re just on a different schedule. Don’t believe anyone who says that Febs weren’t as qualified as the rest of the class. That simply is not true. In fact, in many cases they’re more qualified. Best of luck.</p>
<p>Here’s a past discussion:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/middlebury-college/678584-midd-february-admission-question.html?highlight=feb[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/middlebury-college/678584-midd-february-admission-question.html?highlight=feb</a></p>
<p>My s is a very happy feb. Originally resented it-no choice, Feb admit or leave it, now thinks “the best thing that ever happened to me”
Got a great double(sophomore quality) all his class choices, and 100 instant close friends.Started with clubs and activities-just as involved and accepted.
He says Feb do stick together, but it’s a good thing. He went to another school as a non-matriculated student for 1 semester, all his courses transferred, but he isn’t sure he wants to leave after “only 3 1/2 years”.
Febs are less likely to be athletes or URMs, but otherwise are demographically and academically equivalent.
Midd goes totally out of its way to accommodating and make the feb experience a great one!</p>
<p>I am applying e.d to midd and I really want to be a feb. I have several specific opportunities I would pursue during my semester off and I am wondering if I should include a letter with my application describing why I want to do those things and what I could bring to Midd from it etc… Any feb or middlebury advice is much appreciated</p>
<p>That sounds like a great supplement to your app. Keep it short and to the point, but sounds like a great idea.</p>
<p>Yes I think they really like applicants who have creative and interesting reasons for wanting to be a Feb. Definitely add it in.</p>
<p>Yes, definitely include that. Below is a link to an article that includes Middlebury Dean of Admissions, Robert Clagett’s thought on “gap years”, but I’m sure his comments apply to “gap semesters”
[Gap</a> Year Experience: Why More Teens Are Delaying College – Printout – TIME](<a href=“http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,2015783,00.html]Gap”>http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,2015783,00.html)</p>
<p>Any suggestions on how long the supplementary letter should be? A letter to my admissions officer? A paragraph saying: I want to do [ … ]? Or something more like a Personal Statement Essay soley devoted to my Febmester plans?</p>
<p>Have a niece who is a very happy, integrated third year Feb. And a nephew who considered Febing himself. Don’t hesitate.</p>
<p>My husband was a Feb way back when. He is still very close to all his FEb class but also was fell right in stride with his class. I have heard that Febs are chosen because they have certain qualities such as independence and out going personalities which make it not only to transition to the campus mid year, but also breath some life into the middle of winter in Vermont. The others students all look forward to the arrival of Febs and welcome them with excitement. My impression is that it is sort of a celebratory time when they arrive. And if they graduate mid year, they have their own special ceremony where EVERYONE who is graduating skis/ sleds/ or however they can get down, the school ski hill (I think at night with lights???). Very cool.</p>
<p>My oldest started last feb, and the warmth of the welcome actually caused this mom to weep tears of joy and relief. The previous year’s febs were all waiting with signs and silly hats (so their ears wouldn’t fall off in the cold, I guess) and noisemakers, and music and dancing. It was really so great. My second’s start this past September was friendly, but it couldn’t compare…</p>
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<p>Aww! AHHHHHH!!! 22 DAYS! AND THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR RESPONSES! c:</p>