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...choose one course from a broad array of offerings, including EMT training, auto mechanics and journalism. Extra time is often spent enjoying winter sports like ice climbing, skiing and sledding on dining hall toys. Upperclass students can choose to plan off-campus independent courses; internships and research projects are popular...
...rare student that claims the "jock" identity only. Don't be surprised to see a sculpture by a top swimmer, or a track star in an a cappella group. The newly-built Spencer Art Building is the home for many a budding artist, and a cappella is hugely popular: there are presently nine different groups. One of Williams' special offerings is Independent Music Project (IMP), which allows student composers to create and perform works for the community. Theater, too, can attract a good portion of the school. And just a few weeks ago, the location for the new Performing Arts...
...leads to a sense of common identity in the so-called "Purple Bubble." The remoteness also encourages students to have an active role in campus activities, of which there are over 75. The Williams Outing Club (WOC), the Black Student Union (BSU) and Swing Club are among the most popular...
...some students, however, the smallness of the community can become stifling. The occasional weekend away is a treat. Freshmen are not allowed to have cars on campus, but upperclassmen do. Within the last few years, inexpensive College-managed road trips have become increasingly popular...
...Students choose one course from a broad array of offerings, including EMT training, auto mechanics and journalism. Extra time is often spent enjoying winter sports like ice climbing, skiing and sledding on dining hall trays. Upperclassmen can choose to plan off-campus independent courses; internships and research projects are popular...