Gar Olson, '22

Hometown: Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Major: Biology and Education Studies

Main extracurricular activities: Community Friends, The Wily Network, Rugby, Track & Field, Snow Bowl Instructor

Why did you choose to attend Middlebury? I wanted to go somewhere where I could do everything I loved! I wanted a place where I could major and conduct research in both Biology and Education Studies, while still being able to fully engage with my extracurricular activities. Also the chocolate milk at the dining hall. 

Favorite study spot? The BiHall greenhouse 

Favorite food in the dining hall? Chocolate milk is not a food so I’d say Chicken Parmesan. 

Where did you study abroad, or where would you study abroad if you could? In a world free from COVID-19, it would have been Montevideo, Uruguay!

Favorite Vermont spot? The Snow Bowl

One fun fact about you or unknown talent you have: I spent too much time as a kid in front of a TV, and I’ve got my unreal Guitar Hero skills to prove it.