Berkshire School - Review #2

During my three years at Berkshire, I was able to take advantage of many unique opportunities that other boarding schools just did not offer. For example, I was able to attend The Island School during Berkshire's Pro Vita program which was an amazing opportunity. I was also able to take part in the Black Rock Scholar program which allowed me to give back to Berkshire by mapping the trail system on the mountain behind the school. The physical setting of Berkshire under the mountain was the perfect back drop and an absolutely stunning campus with fantastic facilities. The people in the Berkshire community are what will stick with me, I met my absolute best friends there!

I feel like I became a more confident learner and individual at Berkshire. I grew literally and figuratively during my three years, and I would not trade my time there for anything!

My advice to new students would be to not be afraid to try new things. It can be a bit scary to put yourself out there at first, but it is very rewarding in the end!

The people and the mountain are what makes Berkshire Berkshire... it's a very special place to me and it will always hold a place in my heart.

I love the bacon, egg & cheese sandwiches at Shawn's... the school snack bar!

I feel like I really grew as a learned during my time at Berkshire. I was able to really challenge myself and knew that I had faculty and a very supportive advisor on my side. I particularly enjoyed being able to dig deeper into classes such as Sustainability and AP Environmental Science. I am now interested in studying Environmental Studies at Bates.

I felt very fortunate to be able to contribute to a very successful crew program. I was lucky enough to be a part of the first boat for all three years and medalling in the NEIRA championship. I appreciated being able to ski race in a very strong program. I was also able to try something completely new my senior year by joining the Nordic team which was lots of fun!

At Berkshire I tried Digital Art for the first time and loved it. My teacher, Mr Roe, was amazing and helped me tap into my creative side. He encouraged me to submit my work into an Art Show in the outside community.

There are so many ways to get involved at Berkshire. If you want to start a club that is not already in existence than you and your friends can start one. I got involved in lots of ways.

I lived in Buck's dorm for all three years and had the best time. I loved the community that we had in the dorm and we looked out for each other. I made some of my best friends living in the dorm and will take those memories with me.

I enjoyed sitting at tables in the dining hall and talking with people about all sorts of things. I enjoyed advisee lunch on Wednesdays... it created a great sense of community. The food was good... could be a bit better... I really liked the dumplings!

Berkshire is in a rural setting for sure, but a short drive away is Great Barrington, which is a really cool town. Lots of great restaurants and stores... I really liked the candy shop and SoCo the ice cream place. Catamount & Butternut ski areas are within 20 minutes of campus, which is a big plus!

Berkshire is a very friendly place. I liked that there were all kinds of kids doing all kinds of things and everyone was very supportive. For example, the play this winter was Rent and the whole school comes out to be supportive as well as big sporting events.