The math, economics, and art history departments are particularly strong, while Romance languages and psychology are considered weak. Although the library is somewhat limited, resources are exceptional for a school this size. A true liberal arts college, Williams offers no preprofessional curricula, like journalism, architecture, or business. Professors try to teach us how to think, emphasizing critical and holistic thinking rather than mastery of work-related skills. Social Life Williams's social life offers both the pleasures and limitations of a small college in a small town hours from the nearest major city.
Social life is centered entirely on campus.
With no frats or eating clubs, parties are typically open to the whole campus and range from small gatherings to dorm-sponsored dances. There are also movies, dance classes, and phys ed classes. The entries are hotbeds of late-night intellectual discussion, providing a common experience that enables new students to come together. Besides skiing, extracurricular activity is on campus and centers around parties and small get-togethers. Drinking is prevalent, but there's no pressure to drink.