Middlesex School - Review #18

The small size makes it really easy to get to know the teachers and establish a working and comfortable relationship with them.It also gives a student a community feel with not only the teachers but also with their classmates. Also, it is mandatory to participate in sports at Middlesex. While this may seem like a hassle, but it allows kids to not only bond with their classmates in a place other than the classroom, it also allows students to branch out and try things they have never tried before

The best thing that happened to me was trying out for my first musical my sophomore year. I had never planned on doing anything theatrical but I got in and got a pretty decent part. This awakened me in a sense, and gave me the confidence to try new things. It gave me the mental strength and the self assurance to run for senior class president and it gave me the confidence to actually win. Quite frankly, that's what Middlesex excels at. It actually does find the promise.

I would have tried to not try to figure it out so quickly. I was frustrated my freshman year just because I couldn't get Middlesex and it brought me down a little bit. But eventually midway through my sophomore year, I started to get it, and I settled down. So my advice would be: Don't rush it and don't worry. You will get it.

I loved the faculty. They genuinely care about their students and I have some bonds that can never be broken. I think Middlesex is one of a kind in that aspect. I would actually play video games with my math teacher and go to see shows with a fine lady that worked in Admissions. They love working with high school kids and they love what they do and that really impressed me.

Clay dorm is great for making lifelong friends

The academics at Middlesex is very rigorous. It is by no means a cakewalk. However, though the work is very challenging, the teachers at Middlesex are very eager to work with students and very understanding of their struggles.Some of the smartest people I have ever met in my life are teachers at Middlesex, and they are true masters of their subject.

The athletics at Middlesex are fine. As I said before, you have to participate, and I don't mind that all. I love that this school puts an emphasis on being active outside of the classroom and that it encourages you to branch out and be well rounded. There are a fair amount of sports to choose from and Middlesex is also fairly competitive.

First and foremost, all of the teachers in the various arts departments genuinely love and care about what they are doing. They are eager to help students get better and love giving students the necessary tools to excel. There are so many opportunities for those who are very serious about the arts like joining a small chorus, or trying out for leads in various plays, or taking an AP art class. Likewise, there are lots of opportunities for kids to get involved that are not quite sure if art is their "thing", such as joining the Chapel Chorus (which requires no audition), or just trying out for a regular part in a musical or a play.

There are so many extracurricular activities at our school that it gets to be overwhelming at times. But the thing is, if a kid is doing a lot of extracurriculars and are doing extracurriculars that they truly love doing, he or she will feel very busy, but it's okay because they are enjoying themselves. There are a variety of clubs to join, from serious ones like Gay Straight Alliance or Spectrum (diversity club), to joke-ish ones like Sandwich Club or Cute Little Animal Club. And of course, if none of the plenty of clubs call to a student, they can easily just create one

Dorm life, to me at least, was the best part about this place. The dorm is where you undoubtedly meet and hang out with the best friends that you will have for the rest of your life. Rooms are decently sized but I wouldn't expect a big room until your senior year. You usually live with the other members of your grade so that you guys can bond, which is a pretty cool setup.

I think this is the area that the school has to improve on the most. Though the food is not terrible, it takes some getting used to, and sometimes the food is repeated. All in all, you can usually find something to eat, whether it be a bagel, or pasta, or some cereal. There is no assigned seating, so mostly students can sit wherever they want.

I for one, love Concord. It is always peaceful and filled with kind people. I was lost once and could not find a barber shop. I guess it was clear I was lost because a lady stopped and asked what I needed. I told her and not only did she tell me where it was, she offered me a ride. Quite frankly, the fact that I wasn't abducted, robbed, or injured completely surprised me seeing as how I'm from the city.

Social life takes some getting use to, but everyone finds their niche. IT's a small school so you will know mostly everyone. I personally like this, because I like being able to go into a room and know that I will have at least one friend in there. I don't feel lost in the crowd at all and the size helps make me make friends.