For Three Quick Questions, I send the same three questions to admission representatives at colleges all over the country, and then I hope to hear back from them. The three questions are meant to probe some of the things that make a school unique but that aren’t easily captured as a stat to go in a book or web search.

Today’s response is from Jay LaShombe, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Vermont in Burlington, Vermont.

What is a course, tradition, program or event that is unique to the University of Vermont?

I think UVM’s approach to educating students about the importance of caring for the environment and sustainability is a hallmark of the UVM experience. While our Environment focused majors are world class, regardless of major, every student at UVM takes at least one course in sustainability. Caring about each other and the planet are core values of the UVM community.

Naturally every college wants to recruit the perfect student--high grades, high test scores, involved in their community, leadership...everything. But what kinds of imperfect students tend to flourish at UVM?

We find that students who really don’t know what they want to do really love UVM. It’s completely fine to come to college and not have a clear plan for your future. UVM is a place where students are supported in their exploration of their passions and interests. 

When people come to visit Burlington, what's a place off campus that you recommend they check out while they're there?

I’ll start by saying that I have a lot of love for Blue Bell Creameries, it’s wonderful. Having said that, Vermont’s own Ben & Jerry’s is pretty darn good too. When folks come to Burlington, I encourage them to head to the Ben & Jerry’s scoop shop on the Church St. Marketplace. Strolling up and down the pedestrian marketplace while enjoying a scoop is a classic Burlington experience.

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