Zoe Rosen, '26

Hometown: Holliston, MA

Languages: English

Major: Sociology

Minor: Education Studies

Main extracurricular activities: Matriculate Head Advising Fellow (supervise and recruit a group of Middlebury advisors that mentor low-income high-achieving high schoolers through the college application process), Community Friends,  Conflict Coaching Peer Facilitator, Omega Alpha Tavern (Community Service Social house), Advisory Group on Disability Access and Inclusion (AGDAI) Student Board Member

Favorite study spot? A random open classroom in Axinn 

Favorite food in the dining hall? Fried ravioli

Favorite Vermont spot: the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail, near where my grandparents live. Spending time there made me fall in love with Vermont’s beauty and nature.

Favorite academic experience: Any class with Dr. B (Professor Susan Burch) in the American Studies department. 

Where did you study abroad? I did not study abroad but I took German at Middlebury, so I would have loved to do one of the schools abroad there - especially the Berlin program! 

Why did you choose to attend Middlebury? I chose Middlebury because I wanted a small school with a close-knit, supportive community. I loved that the rural location let me be surrounded by nature while still being part of a vibrant campus. I was drawn by the language programs as well, which offered opportunities I hadn’t had before, and I was excited to explore a wide range of interests across different disciplines. I knew Middlebury would be a place where I could grow academically, pursue my passions, and be part of a community that values curiosity and connection.