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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Alum here, so of course I am a bit biased. I would emphasis the amazing alumni network that seems to have connections in practically every sector. I did have a hard time adjusting to the remoteness, but I wouldn't say it is hard to get to. I grew up in dc so it was either an 8 hr drive or a direct flt from dca to albany & then a 45 miute drive (taxi ride) which is doable. The campus is spectacular, and the student body is diverse. There seem to be clubs or groups catering to every interest. Yes, there is a finance & business focussed contingent, but there are equal numbers of students interested in much more liberal careers. It is a very welcoming environment as far as sexual orientation. I graduated from what people on here consider one of the top private high schools in dc and I still found Williams to be very challenging as far as really requiring you to step up in class & defend your view. Even standard first year classes are often taught at boardroom style tables & heated debates ensue.. You definitely can't get by on memorization. As far as alcohol, I don't think it is any more of an issue than at other schools. [b]I loved that there were no sororities or fraternities or eating clubs[/b]. Several of the club sports (rugby & water polo) do seem to have more of an alcohol culture, but I don't think that is unique to Williams. Sports are big, in a way by default bc as a small school to field so many teams, a high percentage of students are one or 2 sport athletes, but those that don't play definitely don't feel left out. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better 4 yrs. [/quote]

I think this is a huge plus - the lack of fraternities, sororities, or eating clubs.  I attended a SLAC in New England and the fraternity culture not only emphasized alcohol (which doesn't need emphasis at any school), but served as a divisive force, socially speaking.  Eliminating the divisiveness of clubs is huge in the context of a small school IMO.[/quote]

This would appear to be very true.  Whil Dartmouth is obviously not a small LACs, for those not aware it has had major issues with frats etc. involving alcohol.  The frat scene is really on its way out the door.....in most schools anyway[/quote]

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