Marlboro: Quirky, Offbeat, Intellectually Serious Community
I recently visited Marlboro College in southern Vermont. Many colleges claim to be unique. Marlboro merits the label.
With only 320 students, Marlboro attracts students who want to take charge of their own intellectual development, who want to live in a quiet, rustic environment, and who are serious about getting involved in a tight-knit community.
Here’s a short video that summarizes my visit.
Mark Montgomery
Educational Consultant
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