Cindy Castillo, ‘27
- ccastillo@middlebury.edu
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
High School: Downtown Magnets High School
Affiliations: International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme Recipient
Major: Computer Science
Minor: Sociology
Main Extracurricular Activities: I love exploring town and finding different food spots with my friends. My current favorite restaurant is Rice (a Chinese restaurant)! I also enjoy capturing photos of Middlebury’s beautiful campus and my experiences here.
Why did you choose to attend Middlebury? I chose Middlebury because I wanted to experience the drastic change from a huge city (Los Angeles) to a more rural area (Middlebury). I wanted to see the leaves change in the fall, experience my first snowfall, and witness the flowers bloom during spring. I wanted to experience all four seasons for th first time! Additionally, I loved the small student body. Coming from an International Baccalaureate High School, I wanted to continue having 1-on-1 connection with my professors.
What is your favorite course? So far, I would rate my “Data Science Across the Disciplines: Restorative Justice” course as my favorite!! My class partnered with Addison County Restorative Justice and created a presentation for them to reference when writing a report for funding. The program provided us with raw data and through the R-software program we coded data figures for them. It was a rewarding feeling to see how our work was actually being utilized in such a profound way.
What advice do you have for students who are trying to decide whether to attend Middlebury, or any other out-of-state private college? When deciding which college to attend, definitely take into consideration the availability of resources at the college! Many colleges can provide a list of fun courses and activities that you can potentially experience, but it is only enjoyable if you are actually able to participate in these activities and not have to stress too much about the financial aspect. That is why I love Middlebury because they aim to provide the necessary resources for students to gain the full Middlebury experience. So keep that in mind while making your decision!