i’m now deciding between these two schools. they are in different categories, but as of the moment i’m leaning towards Middlebury. I’ve done overnight visits at both. first off, some details about me 
• asian american male from new york city, but i’ve boarded for the past four years in connecticut
• i’m interested in sustainability, architecture, enviro, pre-med, and french. so something in the works of sustainable design or environmental studies with a french minor and pre-med track
• i enjoy art, photography, t-shirt design, magazine design, video art, painting, pretty much everything related to fine/visual arts]
• as for sports i think i’ll stick to club xc and squash
• i’m more an introvert than extrovert so i appreciate small and tight-knit friend circles
• i’m not worried about tuition, i’ve received similar and comfortable aid packages for both
reasons for midd:
• they have reknowned programs for all of my interests, enviro, language, and a bit lesser so in arch. (but they are one of the few lacs with arch.)
• from what i hear about the social scene at midd, i think i’ll be well accustomed to it coming from a new england prep school
• they have pre-fab housing and other specialty housing on campus
• no meal plans, just swipe in and out, their food is also local
• they have mountain to ski on
• decently close to montreal, good for french and food
• focus on sustainability, close to nature, stereotype that midd kids are the environmentally conscious types
• students can graduate with teaching licenses in the state of VT for any major they choose
• classic new england mountainous campus
• winter J Term
reasons for washu:
• top 20 university, so they should have well respected programs for pretty much everything, including the subjects mentioned above
• ranked best dorms in the country (they are very nice dorms) best food in the country (not sure about that) and best quality of life (that’s very subjective)
• i very much enjoy the friendly vibe of the midwest, but it’s in St. Louis, so not the exactly the midwest i hoped to be in
• resources of a research university
• easy to switch between schools (not sure if you can take courses in two at one time)
• great for pre-med, their med school is top 10
• more prestige surrounding the school, due to high rank and university instead of lac status
• access to the resources of a small city, free transport in and out the city, heard most students stay on/near campus though
help me decide!!! tell me your pros/cons, stories, and honest recommendations!