I chose Middlebury because I wanted a college where I would thrive as a polyglot with a passion for science. I never imagined my school would try so hard to get rid of me once I needed accommodations, something that they have been doing since Fall of 2020.

During this past J-term, over 100 students and alumni signed a petition asking for me to get my diploma. Even before that, the president of the local NAACP contacted my college, calling for me to be allowed to graduate and for Middlebury to reaffirm their commitment to marginalized students. Instead of meeting with her, the administration had their scheduling person tell her to never directly contact Middlebury administration again. Middlebury College, during MLK Jr weekend, refused to speak with the NAACP when they attempted to advocate for me.

I left campus with no guarantee of  ...