Akbarali Aziz Jr. '24

Hometown: Bossier City, Shreveport, Louisiana and Houston, Texas 

Major: English following the Creative Writing Track 

Minors: Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies and South Asian Studies 

Main extracurricular activities: Creating Art Together (CAT), Poetry- Organizational Work and Personal Writing, Community Service, Public Speaking, Beat-making

Why did you choose to attend Middlebury? I chose Middlebury because I wanted to put myself in a different environment and learn more about who I was. As someone coming from a large urban center in the South, I had always been curious about learning in a small community and the personal connections that I could build. I heard amazing anecdotes about how the college fostered intellectual curiosity and the unique learning experiences that came with that. I just threw myself into a new environment and fell in love with Middlebury! 

Favorite study spot? Axinn Library, a place where you can lose yourself with incredible architecture, music, and crazy window views. 

Favorite food in the dining hall? Taco Tuesday! 

Where did you study abroad, or where would you study abroad if you could? I studied abroad at the CMRS Oxford Program Fall 2023. 

Favorite Vermont spot? “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon” 

One fun fact about you or unknown talent you have: I’m outstanding at Uno and an active participant in the world of toy voyaging.