Middlesex School - Review #17

I think the relationships which you form at Middlesex are unique. The school is small enough that you can say hello to just about anyone in the hallways, and the relationships you have with other students, teachers, or faculty members are special, because you have a chance to spend so much time together and to learn so much about the personalities of the people around you.

The best thing that happened to me was realizing that it was ok to embrace nerdiness. I was always a good student, but Middlesex, and the teachers there, helped me become truly interested in and passionate about what I studied. I feel very ready to go to college, and excited to continue taking the classes I like.

I would have tried to join clubs/publications earlier. I was too intimidated to ask to write for the school newspaper until I was a junior. Now I realize that you should just jump in and try to do whatever you're interested in.

The thing I liked most about Middlesex was the teachers. They are exciting and intelligent people, and they make Middlesex the place that it is.

Don't be afraid to be smart.

I liked that the students at Middlesex are truly engaged in their classes. From math classes to more conversation-based humanities courses such as english, students come to class prepared, and the classes are better because of that preparedness. The teachers at Middlesex also routinely go above and beyond. Teachers are great about setting up time for extra help, and they do genuinely take an interest in the kids they teach.

Playing sports at Middlesex is a great way to make friends, and the kids with whom you play sports often become your best friends at Middlesex. Sports are competitive, but they are not everything at Middlesex. Coaches want to win, but they also want to have fun and work hard.

The theatre and music programs at Middlesex are very strong. Whenever I attended a concert or a play, I was always impressed at the skill of the actors or musicians. There are also student-made paintings hanging in various locations around campus.

Middlesex's extra curricular activities allow kids to step up into leadership positions. Although clubs must have a faculty member as a part of them, the students essentially run the clubs on their own. It is very easy to join clubs, publications, or volunteer groups at Middlesex, and there is no reason not to give something a shot if you are thinking about it, as most organizations will accept any kid, regardless of experience in the given field.

As a day student, the dorms never felt off-limits to me. You can still hang out with boarding friends as a day student.

The staff we have has always been very friendly and accomodating, and they are always trying to get better and to make the food the school wants. The dining hall always has pasta, bagels, and a salad and sandwich bar if you do not like the hot lunch.

Concord is a quiet, small town, but the center of town is a pretty lively place, and a great place to go for lunch.

There are usually weekend activities set up by the Student Activities Committee, so there is almost always some type of school-run activity you can be participating in on the weekends. Kids at Middlesex definitely work hard, but they want to have fun as well.