<p>I really like Williams, but I have read that it is (for lack of a better term) in the middle of nowhere.
Is this true? I know Williamstown is secluded, but it is nearly 150 miles from both Boston and new York!
I am sure the education is worth it, but it seems a little too far away</p>
<p>Yes Williams is very isolated. I personally liked the seclusion, but I could completely understand why some people are put off by it. I recommend going for a visit because its better than reading facts and numbers off the web.</p>
<p>It’s definitely in the middle of nowhere. There are a couple of restaurants in town, and North Adams and Pittsfield are larger towns within driving distance, but if you want a real nightlife then you should consider a different school. I have an email from a Williams alum that explains it pretty well. </p>
<p>“The thing that I remember most about Williams is that there is VERY little to do away from campus. Now, that can be really boring. But, it also means that you end up spending all of your free time making really close friends. I don’t think I will ever again spend that level of quality time with my friends. And as a result, I have a number of exceptionally close friends from college.”</p>
<p>Also, choose a school that suits you, not just because it’s the number 1 school in a relatively arbitrary ranking system.</p>
<p>One could argue that a gorgeous college campus, which dominates the town in which it resides and is in a bucolic setting can enhance the total immersion in the college experience. Consider the big city for graduate/professional school or for your future employment- unless you become a faculty member at Williams, this may be the only opportunity to spend four years of your life in such a beautiful, dedicated college environment.</p>