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  • 10 out of 10 people found this review useful.

    Aaron from Salt Lake City, Utah

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    At Green Mountain College, a liberal arts institution, a student enrolls here to learn. That is what a liberal arts college is all about; enhancing one's knowledge about themselves and their surrounding and not just enhancing a skill or technical knowledge. While here, I have learned how to inspire the apathetic, how to change the way people think about the environment and social issues, and how to inhibit my own procrastination. The classes are challenging and rarely will you see a professor lecture; most classes have engaging discussion. I am learning so much about the world and I am grateful towards Green Mountain College for the many opportunities that the college has provided for me.
    Am enjoying being here

    This school is awesome. I came from Utah (2500 miles away) and was immediately accepted by the campus's environment. Members of the faculty and administration are knowledgeable and helpful; students are committed to being your friend, and the people of Poultney are warm and welcoming. The natural beauty of the Green Mountains and the many hiking trails, rivers, and campgrounds are awesome! Many students will go out and camp for the weekend and on Monday; they are ready for what the professor is going to teach them. One of the best things about coming here is the trust you feel from the community. On campus, you can leave your backpack in the lobby of Withey, come back days later, and it's still there, untouched and waiting for you to pick it up and head back to the library.
    Bang for the buck

    Albeit it looks like an expensive, private institution, Green Mountain College is actually quite affordable. The school offers great financial aid packages and the VSAC corporation; vsac.org, is really generous in their Stafford and private loans. The school's work-study program not only allows for students to pay for their textbooks, it also offers them some real world business experience. We have all heard the cliché you get what you pay for and Green Mountain College is definitely worth the investment.
    Tips for prospective students

    Once you arrive on campus, don't be afraid to introduce yourself to almost everyone you meet. You will make great contacts and once you realize that we are in this together, your experience at GMC will be much better. Make sure to use the Calhoun Learning Center's resources; their student tutors are dedicated, hardworking individuals. Although there will be numerous times to have a great time, make the library your second home. Procrastination comes easy for many students, but don't let it get to you. For difficult classes, organize a study group. Hearing the feedback from students in your class and better yet, explaining your thoughts on the class subject matter, will help you better understand those difficult concepts.
    Great for these types of students

    This school is for those students who value their education, but is also for those students who can drop their textbooks, relax, and have a good time. Green Mountain has a diverse student body and everyone who comes here is accepted. We are in this together so students treat eachother with respect. Green Mountain College is great for students who are seeking adventure. The school's Green map program holds weekly trips of canoeing, backpacking, hiking, rock-climbing, and camping. The school also helps fund students' trips to the many conferences that are held in the surrounding region. Our Model United Nations team received an honorable mention at the NYMUN Conference in April 2009 thanks to the support from the college's many clubs and organizations. Most importantly, this school is for students who care about one another and care to enhance their knowledge about the world. This school will challenge you to think, and everyone can benefit from that.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    RiAnna from Fairfield, PA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Green Mountain College has a great Education major. You can take a class called Early Field Experience which allows the student to go into a elementary or high school classroom to get an idea of our roles as future teachers.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love Green Mountain College, they have a lot of great clubs for students including P.A.N.T.S which stands for People Are Not There Sex which is a gender education club, along with other clubs such as International Awareness Club, Student Senate, and Farm Crew. We are one of the few schools that have an organic farm that is run by the students, along with cows, chickens, goats, and pigs.
    Bang for the buck

    I would say that the best part of the school is the professors, they are caring and very down to earth. They would do anything to help you. We also have the learning center which is the real bang for your buck. You can get tutoring their and they even will go over your papers to edit them and make sure that you are following the prompts.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you decide to go to Green Mountain College I would not recommend buying your books at the school book store. I would suggest buying them online because they are probably two hundred dollars cheaper that way.
    Great for these types of students

    Green Mountain College is great school for anyone who holds true to environmental concerns. Most of the classes are centered around environmental issues including the history of environmental disasters as well as different cultures view's on the environment. The professors are very down to earth, most of them allow you to call them by their first name. The classes are small which allows for great one on one time with the professors and time outside for classes.

  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Kirstin from Pioneer, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes here are really small and hands on. They can be demanding or not, depending on the student, but most of the professors are really accessible and happy to help out. The textbooks are really interesting and the reading assignments are relevant to the class. I think the professors and classes are excellent, and the field trips are numerable, insightful, and fun.
    Am enjoying being here

    The first semester here can be problematic if you're not into partying, but eventually you make friends. The focus of the school has been really good for me in nurturing my interest in the environment. The food here is decent and the dorm rooms are awesome. I love the small feel of campus. It feels really great to see people I actually know around campus.
    Bang for the buck

    For a private school, this place is a reasonable price, and the quality of the education is unbeatable. The classes are all really small and personal. I can't even start to tell you how much I've learned.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you have a car, bring it!!! The transportation is kinda hard to handle. Be prepared for a hippy atmosphere and a serious environmental focus. If you can, get into the honors program! It offers huge advantages, like early registration for classes. When it comes time to register every semester, be at your computer because the best classes fill up fast. Images is really boring, but hang in there. You only have to take it for one semester.
    Great for these types of students

    It's really great for people who want a small-town and who are passionate about environmental issues. Don't come here if you like clean people. We have a huge hippy population, and showers are optional!

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jessica from Poultney, VT

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes are really small and you are taught by teachers who really care about you and about the subject they are teaching. They are lenient about late work as long as it is not to late. The teachers strive to push you towards your goal. If you are struggling they will help you. The learning center is a great place to sit down and study. Tutors are available all the time and will help you with your work.
    Am enjoying being here

    The atmosphere is so down to earth. Everyone is laid back and they do not care what is going on. They are many places to just sit down and relax and take a breather. The town is small and welcoming to anyone. I am originally from Missouri and it is a long haul from there to here, but the people at this school make it worth it.
    Bang for the buck

    Depending on which dorm you get put it depends on if you really feel like your paying for it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure this college is really for you before you commit. The environment may not be for you and a couple visits might be needed to make that judgement. Listen to the teachers, they do know what they are talking about.
    Great for these types of students

    The environmentally conscious and the hippies.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Corey from Long Beach, CA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    So far i have been talking to people from admissions office and the registrar's office, and from what they're telling me, i am pretty confident that being at GMC for the next four years, will be full of learning of what i like, and full of learning from new experiences that GMC has to offer.
    Will enjoy being here

    Reading reviews, and talking to people from different offices has convinced me that i will enjoy it at GMC. Every single person i have talked to so far have been super friendly, and very informative. I have a feeling that I will meet some of my closest friends while attending GMC, can't wait!
    Bang for the buck

    Money, money, money. GMC is a bit pricey and for me that is a big issue, since my family isn't financially stable at the moment, BUT GMC has given me a really generous amount of financial aid, and has covered about 85% of my tuition.
    Tips for prospective students

    Just be yourself, if you don't have the best GPA out there, don't fret, still apply; GMC takes in account your whole personality when deciding for admissions, not just your GPA. GMC also has an alternative for testing scores, instead of sending in your SAT or ACT scores, you can just complete the insight portfolio, which consist of four or so mini essays. So if your worried about not getting accepted, don't worry, try anyways!
    Great for these types of students

    If your laid back, and chill... APPLY
    If you care about the environment.... APPLY
    If the idea of small class sizes, and friendly students excites you... APPLY

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Forrest from Reading, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes are small and allow for you to really get to know each of your professors very well. The classes are not too hard but you learn what you need to and can have a good time doing it too if you embrace it.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love being part of the Green Mountain community! There is always something that you can do here whether it be a Friday night or a Tuesday afternoon. The athletic programs are really on the rise fast and are a great time to go and watch.
    Bang for the buck

    You get out what you put in, so if you embrace it and actively participate in the opportunities here it is well worth the buck.
    Tips for prospective students

    Come and visit! You really get to know the place when visiting and the people here are so friendly. If you're looking to come here because it is very liberal in its policies (relaxed) then you will enjoy it, but it is also the place to come for students who are very actively involved in the environment and looking to thrive academically.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for anyone who wants any of the following: to play D3 sports, who wants to chill, be involved in a tight knit community, environmentally sustainable.

  • 2 out of 8 people found this review useful.

    samantha from Patchogue, NY

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • Anonymous from Poultney, VT

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Green Mountain College is one of the top ten environmentally-focused schools in the United States, and has a consistently barefoot student body. If you possess an easy-going disposition and care about the earth, Green Mountain College will welcome you with open arms. If you want to possess an easy-going disposition and care more about the earth, come to Green Mountain College and we will show you how.
    Tips for prospective students

    1. Choose your major wisely. Think about what you want to do after you graduate. Consider the difference between a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Science and determine which will better aid you in attaining your future goals.
    2. Do your best in school, but try to broaden your social circles. The people you meet at Green Mountain College will stay in your life and likely become your colleagues. Treat each other with respect.
    3. Treat your professors with respect, even if you dislike them. Your professors may also become your colleagues, and their opinion of you could either help or hurt you when you are applying for jobs.
    4. Get involved, but don't overload yourself. Green Mountain College has a lot of opportunity for involvement, so choose to be involved in what interests you or will benefit you most. Realize that it is impossible to get involved in everything.
    5. Love your school and yourself! Every place and person has its faults, but overall, Green Mountain College is great and so are you! Care deeply, act wisely, and laugh lightly.
    Academic Rigor

    Green Mountain College's academic rigor ultimately depends on the quality of your professor. The college takes great care in hiring professors who are qualified in their field of interest and in their ability to teach, so if you are dissatisfied, let someone know!

    The Good: Green Mountain College has many absolutely excellent, approachable professors who are more than willing to help when asked. My learning has been greatly improved by the professors with which I have come in contact and I have been disappointed by very few courses at this school. The small class sizes allow more interaction between professors and students and, as an added plus for hard-working students who are seeking to get the most out of their education--if you think you are not being challenged enough in a class, you can easily request more work.

    The Bad: Technical courses are taught by specific professors, and few options for choosing an alternative professor exists for these courses. Some majors at the school are more difficult than others, due more to varied teaching style of professors than the actual content of classes. In some technical courses, a motivated student that would receive a 4.0 for their work at a state school may receive a 3.0 or lower for their work--unless they learn to adapt to a particular teaching style.
    Dorm Life

    The dorms could use a bit of renovating in terms of heating and cooling, but overall the living experience is great--mostly because you are surrounded by great people. Don't sweat the small stuff, and I would recommend going to the library if you really need to study. While dorm life is fun, the dorms have potential to get a little distracting at inappropriate times. Your friends are living around you, after all.
    Food and Dining

    Whatever your thoughts may be concerning the food in the Chartwell's dining hall, facts are that food quality is continually improving and much higher than most other colleges. Students have gotten involved in encouraging the presence of local and sustainably-produced foods in the dining hall, and this direct involvement has effected change. You do have a say in what you eat, so share your thoughts and offer suggestions or ideas to the managers.
    What to do for fun

    If you cannot figure out what to do for fun at Green Mountain College (a school that is basically a factory of fun), well...I suppose I'll have to list a few things for you.
    1. Go to the river.
    2. Try working on the farm.
    3. Play sand volleyball.
    4. Look for bugs.
    5. Climb a tree.
    6. Stare at the stars.
    7. Dance a little.
    8. Bang a drum.
    9. Howl.
    10. Dance a little more.
    11. Discuss existentialism.
    12. Rant about your favorite Pokemon or Adventure Time episode.
    13. Run around barefoot.
    14. Tell everyone you love them.
    15. Try something new!
    Bang for the buck

    Private schools are on the surface more expensive than public schools, but financial aid is often much better, especially if you are a student that has worked hard to receive good grades. Green Mountain College still has much to work on in terms of offering its student body the biggest bang for their buck, but if you decide to get involved at Green Mountain College, much of the amount you paid will be paid back to you through rich experiences. Students have access to free kayaking, climbing, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, and snowboarding trips through Green Mountain Adventure Programming nearly every weekend of the school year. Students can join clubs and receive funds to pursue the activities of their interest and can directly request funds from rolling fund groups like Student Senate and Student Campus Greening Fund to improve student experience or implement sustainable projects on campus. The direct access to rich experiences is what sets a private school like Green Mountain College out from the rest, and offers students a better bang for their buck.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Students frequently attend River Parties down at the Poultney River behind the campus and students can be found enjoying their time down at the river nearly every day of the school year. The river provides a great social atmosphere and opportunity for meeting new people and hanging out with old.

    An unusual tradition at Green Mountain College may be Midnight Breakfast and the unofficially official Green Mountain College Streaking Team. Every semester, the college hosts a breakfast meal in the dining hall the midnight before the first day of finals, and, every semester during Midnight Breakfast, the streaking team runs through the dining hall. It is a hilarious event, and if you're bold and know who to ask, you can join the team.
    Great for these types of students

    Green Mountain College is great for free-spirited students who don't mind having fun, staying happy and getting a little dirty. The school is even greater for students who truly want to make a positive difference in the world. The opportunities to get involved at Green Mountain College are endless.

    Clubs and Activities

    Clubs include but are not limited to Philosophy, Aquarist, Bio/Enviro, Black Culture, Camp, Canter, Activism, Education, Forestry, Anime, Herbal Tribe, History, International Awareness, PANTS (People Are Not Their Sex), Pre-Law, Pre-Med/Pre-Vet, Pride, Psychology, Shakti Tribal Dance, Slow Food, Spirituality, Ultimate Frisbee, Men and Women's Rugby, and Quidditch. If you are passionate about a particular activity or topic, you can petition to start your own club.

    A few noteworthy groups include Student Senate, Student Campus Greening Fund (SCGF), the InterCultural Center (ICC), the College Programming Board, and Farm Crew.

    Student Senate represents the student body, participates in college policy processes, and works to improve student involvement.

    SCGF is a student-created, student-run group dedicated to promoting sustainability on campus by funding student-designed projects.

    The ICC promotes cross-cultural experience at Green Mountain College and offers opportunities which enable students to see the world from a different culture's perspective and grow as a member of the greater global community.

    The College Programming Board provides a way for students to be directly involved in the decision-making processes that determine which events are brought to campus.

    Farm Crew works on the farm every morning and evening. If you're curious about working on a farm--volunteer for a shift and get involved at the college's very own Cerridwen Farm. Milk a cow, gather eggs, pet the barn cat, and work with some veggies!

    Whether you are a skateboarder, longboarder, kayaker, climber, cyclist, hiker, camper, fisher, skier, snowboarder, swimmer, reader, thinker, actor, activist, dreamer, sport player, horse rider, musician or other, come to Green Mountain College! Learn, have fun, and make a difference!
    Greek Life

    As far as I am aware, Green Mountain College does not have any fraternities or sororities. I suppose you could start one!
    Campus Safety

    The student body is pretty harmless, though any student body is likely to contain one or two bad apples. I have not heard of any instances where students have hurt each other, but students have compromised their own safety by doing silly things like jumping out of windows. This is not a problem in campus safety, but in student decision-making.

    I would worry more about time spent off campus. Poultney is a safe town during the day, but some of the people who lurk around Stewart's in the evening can be rather unpleasant and sketchy. Gather a posse of your friends to accompany you before you head out in the evening. I haven't felt truly unsafe in town or on campus, but a few of the folks hanging around Stewart's at night have made me feel uncomfortable.

    Poultney safety would get a 4/5 stars thanks to the unpleasant night lurkers, but Green Mountain College campus safety easily gets a 5/5.

  • Anonymously Spoken

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Fun for all who are open.
    Intriguing for all who care.
    Opportunity for those who open the doors.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't believe everything you see/hear/taste.
    Academic Rigor

    Some classes are harder than other, only because of the teaching style of some.
    Some classes should be upper level, but aren't...luckily there's the opportunity to petition to make it so.
    Dorm Life

    The dorm life is what you make of it. Also, who you share space with. There are specialty floors which is cool.
    Food and Dining

    Fair most of the time.
    It's best when it's prospective weekend, unfortunately. That's a great way to rope noobs in.
    What to do for fun

    Farm chores
    Swim
    Hike
    Play Frisbee
    Enjoy the Coffee House
    Read
    Craft

    Bang for the buck

    It's expensive. Make sure you network, otherwise having a job post-graduation may be tough.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Every fall there's a burning man ceremony.
    Tuesday is pub night where teachers/students/locals enjoy bluegrass music at the pub.
    Great for these types of students

    Hippies
    Farmers
    Punks
    Rec Kids
    Anyone with an open mind
    Clubs and Activities

    Plentiful & Active
    Greek Life

    Non-Existant
    Campus Safety

    Tight but lax at the same time.

  • JUDE CHISOM from Nigeria

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    Green Mountain College is not just a College, but a College with great difference, keen in environmental sustainability, friendly admission counselor and students. GMC a nice place to study
    Tips for prospective students

    Be real, tell the whole truth about yourself, ensure you start your application process early enough so as to enable you know what and what documents are left, Just keep in-touch with your Admission Counselor.
    Academic Rigor

    Green Mountain College believe that a liberal arts education ought to respond to the most pressing problems of the times. At Green Mountain College your will be exposed to an education that develop students with skills needed in tackling global issues such as globalizing economy, rapid population growth, changing land use patterns and surging technological development. Students learn how to synthesize ideas, make intellectual connections and better understand the complex relationships between human and natural systems.
    Dorm Life

    90 percent of students live on campus, forming a close community that reflects GMC’s emphasis on sustainable living. Student life extends far beyond the classroom walls because The College keeps an active calendar of events: whether it’s kickboxing or yoga classes offered by GMC’s Wellness Center, a live band playing in the Gorge or an art show opening at the Feick Arts Center, there’s always something happening on campus.
    Food and Dining

    Awesome and nice
    What to do for fun

    Get out on the field with the Ultimate Frisbee team, join the fencing club, or help coordinate campus entertainment through the College Programming Board. GreenMAP (the adventure programming office) sponsors a range of outdoor trips, from rock climbing and skiing to kayaking and camping.
    Great for these types of students

    Do really want to make a change' come to Green Mountain College'
    Clubs and Activities

    With over 30 active clubs, the possibilities are endless.
    Campus Safety

    You can sleep with your two eyes close

  • Zachary from Amherst, NH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    this is a small college that has a excellent focus in their students success. the campus offers a family like atmosphere and the professors are very accommodating when assistance is needed. the classwork is current material and not so much of past results and information.
    Tips for prospective students

    a great school to grow and learn.
    Academic Rigor

    the professors are consistently challenging you to go beyond.
    Dorm Life

    comfortable living arrangements.
    Food and Dining

    variety of foods offered.
    What to do for fun

    campus life.