<p>I'm currently a freshman in my second semester at Middlebury. As wave already stated, the college is really good at getting entertainment to the campus. On any given weekend there is always at least 3 different college sponsored options per night, aside from the activities that occur every week. Pub Night is on Thursday nights. It's held in the Grille, the restaurant in the student center. A new band plays every week and those 21 and older can
drink. It's a really good time to chill before Friday discussions, yet still socialize. Friday nights there is a new film shown at 7 and 10 in Dana Auditorium. There are always usually multiple dance parties which the majority of campus attends. Friday nights the Bunker is open. It stays open till 2 and it's where most people end up before their night ends. It serves drinks, and is DJ'd by different people weekly. There are usually themes to the night. They project music videos on screens and it's usually pretty fun. Saturdays bring a different assortment of activities. There is no set event as there are with thursdays and fridays, but once again their are usually a number of dance parties. </p>
<p>As for non-school sponsored social life, it's true that the college has eliminated frats and sororities, however we do have things called Social houses. They are essentially the same thing, as there is a pledge process and each social house is housed together on campus, however they are co-ed and you don't have to live in the house to be a member/brother. They host parties often, just as frats do, and the vibe is very similar. Also, on any given thursday/friday/and Saturday, it's never hard to find a party to attend. Because the majority of the student body does live on campus, and Middlebury isn't in a big city, there really isn't anywhere for people to party outside of the dorms, however I wouldn't call the parties that occur in the dorms lame. Most of them are held in the various suites that are around campus, however singles and doubles will hold parties as well. The suites are big enough to accomodate large groups of people, so it never feels particularly "lame" if you will. Theme parties are also a big thing over here. There have been ABC parties (anything but clothes), "P" parties ( you have to dress as something that begins with a P), Who Party (dress as someone else from the party), Fave childhood Character party (no explanation needed), and the classic Toga party. It's not odd to be walking across campus late on a friday night and see people dressed as pirates, animals, or pokemon. </p>
<p>It's true that the college is small, and on some weekends it can feel like there really isn't going on, but that's generally rare. I will say that it is what you make of it. If you go in assuming that it's going to be terrible, you probably won't be let down, but I was very surprised at the amount of fun midd kids have. Also, most people here have great imaginations are really good at finding new fun things to do. I'm sure the social scene isn't what it is at a state school like CU boulder, however as long as you are doing things you enjoy with people that you enjoy, I'm positive you won't get bored. Middlebury has a strong sense of community and I believe that this comes in part from the fact that there is a relatively small student body, that stays on campus for the weekends. It is during these weekends that bonds are formed that carry into the weekdays as well.</p>
<p>If you have any other questions related to this, or about anything else as well let me know.</p>