<p>I've seen student's comments that Midd students aren't involved in music much. For me, I haven't decided what to learn but I hope to take some classes in music or film. Can someone tell me something about these programs? </p>
<p>Also, I hope to pursue something related to computers and mobile devices. My counselor told me that top schools are strong in nearly all programs but I've got an impression that LACs are mostly strong in humanities. What about Midd?</p>
<p>Honestly, Midd is strong in music and film, but not as strong as Carnegie Mellon. I think with your diverse interests you might consider a trip to Pittsburgh.
If you have to have a small LAC, it is probably second to Williams for music, but not arts. Vassar and Bard are less selective, but more “artsy”.</p>
<p>You should investigate whether the computer types at Carnegie Mellon tend to stick with others in that school and theater types with other theater types etc. since the schools within the university are separate. (and I’ve heard this comment.) That’s quite a different feel from any LAC. Midd is very strong in science but I think you will find less in computer science at LACs in general. The music department has some very good professors and there are excellent a cappella groups.</p>
<p>I suspect that, like all top LAC’s, Middlebury has well connected faculty in absolutely all departments and exposing yourself to their work and interests will only add to your undergraduate experience and post graduate opportunities. You’ll be surrounded by bright kids and passionate faculty. </p>
<p>Maybe I’m overstepping a bit, but you might also investigate Bowdoin for it’s cutting edge computer science program and it’s commitment to music and art. They are central themes to the campus experience and students embrace that culture.</p>
<p>It’s all about you finding an experience and a critical mass to propel you forward…Best wishes in your search and beyond.</p>
<p>You might want to check out Tufts also. We heard many people practicing in practice rooms on a beautiful sunny afternoon and they have a new beautiful concert hall.</p>
<p>We spoke with one of the adjunct instrumental music faculty at Midd and she said the orchestra conductor is excellent.</p>
<p>We have heard the orchestras at Wesleyan, Hamilton, Vassar and Bard - all were excellent. </p>
<p>So I think you have great options to find good music at LACs. Maybe the next step is to start looking at the course catalogs for the science courses you are interested in taking.</p>
<p>S1 is a physics major at Vassar and was able to survive and thrive in a 300 level engineering course this summer at a local university. He got the highest grade in the class without taking any of the engineering prerequisites. So Vassar (and I believe the other LACs listed above) will provide the rigor and a good solid foundation that you need in science. LACs are not just for humanities.</p>