<p>I did, and to be honest I was a little disappointed</p>
<p>The campus is relatively small, and the town is isolated (of course, I knew this all going in) but it didnt seem as scenic or "nature-y" as I imagined. You can't really see the mountains from the central part of the campus, and a road runs right through the middle. I was thinking, if I am going to a school in such a rural area, it should at least be by itself, and quiet.</p>
<p>The people i met there were great though, and the classes I took were very good. However, the purple key fair was a turnoff. The clubs/organizations seem pretty narrow. I'm an oratorical/business/politics person: my main ECs in high school were debate, mock trial, FBLA, and student government. Didn't see a lot of that at williams. Mostly a capella groups, nature groups, and other miscellaneous clubs</p>
<p>I think Middlebury has a pretty active debate team. </p>
<p>We really liked the campus. We liked the varied architecture and different clusters of buildings. I don’t remember which building, but I remember standing in one and looking out at the mountains in a way similar to the great views from several buildings at Middlebury. We liked the fact that the town was so close to the campus. We had visited W on two other occasions and it did seem a bit busier this time due to the increased volume of people, but that was true at the other preview days we did at other colleges. Did you do the midnight hike? It’s pretty cool that the college owns that whole forest area. Kids have said they cross country ski there.</p>
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<li><p>I don’t think many schools of Williams’s caliber is completely by itself in the middle of nowhere, but I could be totally wrong on that. In any case, the few cars there and the small town surrounding the area was of no bother to me. I don’t think I’ll visit the town very often at all unless for medicine or some stuff for the room.</p></li>
<li><p>I didn’t think the campus itself was very “nature-y,” but the surrounding area certainly was. I was really impressed with the Midnight Hike and can’t wait until I get the chance to participate in longer hikes. The stars were just absolutely beautiful and the air was delicious.</p></li>
<li><p>I too was somewhat disappointed by the Purple Key Fair. Given my previous experiences with those types of events, I wasn’t expecting much. I feel like a lot more groups could’ve come out and promoted their groups. I was especially put off by one of the Ultimate Frisbee kids who just completely ignored me (I still have some fat on me and am short), but the Rugby kids were a lot more accepting. Also, I was really surprised at how well people took in the streakers.</p></li>
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<p>Overall, I really loved the place. The whole campus just gave off an aura of togetherness and coziness.</p>
<p>It’s so interesting how everyone has his/her own taste. I really like that Route #2 runs through campus because it makes me feel less claustrophobic. I like the sense that the town and campus are integrated. And you probably will go to town because the bookstore and coffee house are there as well as the cinema, and you kind of have to cross in that direction for the Museum and the Science Quad.</p>
<p>I’ve heard other people say they don’t like it, so no disrespect or brainwashing intended. </p>
<p>Some people like the feeling of a secluded campus; I like a little more happening. </p>
<p>There are many different clubs and activities. I can’t speak for the ones that came. I’m sorry you guys were ignored and disappointed. Not fun!</p>
<p>I really enjoyed the Previews. I am very glad that I was able to attend the event 'cause I fell in love with Williams during that time. The midnight hike was wonderful! I was a little tired and unsure whether I should go or not. I did, and what brilliant stars!! The big dipper was so bright and right above our heads. There were sooo many stars! It was breath-takingly beautiful. </p>
<p>The purple key fair was okay. I agree that it could have been done so much better. I liked the ice cream. The ‘fair’ was very crowded. Most people I’ve talked with were very generous and enthusiastic about their club. Some people did ignore me at first, but when I expressed interest in their club they were excited to talk about it. </p>
<p>My favorite part was the people: the students I met, my hosts (my assigned host and her entry mates), the professors, the administrators, and my fellow prefrosh with our purple Williams tote bags!</p>
<p>Are you sure Williams has a mock trial team? It isn’t listed in the student organizations to my knowledge. As my name suggests, I’m an interested Williams prefrosh.</p>
<p>Could we try to start one? Was there interest in doing so? I mean, it seems we have some interest, but I must admit that I have no idea how one goes about starting a mock trial team. Were the kids on the debate team receptive to the idea?</p>
<p>Sorry, I guess I misspoke about the mock trial team. But I know for sure that the MUN team has gone to McGill and either Yale or Penn (my memory is faulty, apparently haha) for conferences.</p>
<p>Mock Trial might be different. It would probably depend on if other NESCAC/nearby schools participate because competitions are more frequent, but there are tons of schools well within a four hour drive.</p>
<p>I don’t think that’s a reason not to do it, Stupefy. As others have pointed out, Williams competes with many other schools for other things. If that would be the only thing holding the idea back, I don’t think that’s a good reason. With that being said, there are certainly other very legitimate stumbling blocks such as would anyone be willing to sponsor/coach us among others. However, I know, for example, that Amherst has a team that travels and competes against teams that are not always in its immediate area, so it is possible and I would call myself interested.</p>