Nevertheless, we have occasionally had Economics majors intern in Writing Workshop, for example. Much depends on an applicant's strengths in non-academic areas. The program depends on interns to oversee the afternoon recreation time four afternoons a week, in which all students are required to participate. We offer some alternatives to traditional team sports, including Personal Fitness, Dance, theatre games, and Outdoor Adventure. In addition to the recreation period, the program has offered musical groups, talent shows, ballroom dancing and a host of other extracurriculars, most of which depend on the experience and enthusiasm of interns.
Rehearsals usually take place during free time in the afternoon, or after supper.
Four afternoons a week lunch is family-style with assigned seats at tables, with a new mix of people each week. Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons are generally free time for all. Dorm, lab or library duty begins for interns. Time to plan classes with mentors, prepare teaching, and hold conferences with students. On selected evenings dorms might get together for brief social gatherings.