20 Reasons Burlington, Vermont is the Best College Town

From the professional opportunities to the ice cream, Burlington is one of the top college towns in America.

2021年9月21日

20 Reasons BTV is the Best College Town

At Saint Michael’s College, we think our home City of Burlington, Vermont, is the best. 当然，我们可能有偏见，但是 旅行 & 休闲杂志 agreed with us: Burlington is one of the top college towns in America. 有14,000 college students calling Burlington home every year, here are just some of our favorite things.

所有的餐厅. No matter what you’re craving, 伯灵顿有你的掩护, from luxury chocolatiers to eclectic diners to Korean rice bowls.
水上生活! Located right on beautiful Lake Champlain, Burlington offers a wealth of beaches, 划船, 皮划艇, 钓鱼, 和更多的.
创业蓬勃发展. Burlington is a small business’s dream community, with startup collectives and ample funding available for those who want to start their own company. From sustainable clothing boutiques to sporting goods stores to biotech research, businesses of all kinds can find their footing here.
冬季运动. From ice skating to cross country skiing to snowboarding—or just drinking hot chocolate in a lodge—Burlington and its surrounding area offer lots of ways to spend the colder months.
实习无处不在. Experiential learning is an important part of the curriculum at St. 迈克的. Get paid and/or earn credit for 实习 at local companies like Global Foundries, GE Medical, Burton Snowboards, Dealer.com和Ben & 杰瑞的.
Socially conscious ice cream. Started in 1978 in a renovated gas station in downtown Burlington, Ben & 杰瑞的 offers sweet treats for everyone, including lactose-free and vegan.
从这里到那里. Burlington offers bike trails and walking paths throughout the area. 绿道, which runs the length of the city from north to south, is especially popular as it runs right along Lake Champlain.
交通便利. If where you’re going is a little too far to walk or bike, you can take advantage of the city’s bus system, 绿山运输.
快乐健康. Vermont is the healthiest state in the country, according to the United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings annual report.
Church Street Marketplace District. This historic area where you can shop, dine, and stroll has been named one of the Great Public Spaces in America by the American Planning Association.
叶偷窥! It has to be said: Autumn in New England is simply stunning, and Burlington offers sweeping views of red, 橙色, 金色的秋叶, as well as quaint covered bridges nearby.
可持续农业. From organic produce to pasture-raised local meats to locally made maple syrup, Burlington offers truly farm-to-table eating. (顺便说一句,圣. 迈克的 has our own organic garden and 农场站在生长季节.)
回归自然. Hiking opportunities abound in Burlington, whether you tackle part of Long Trail (the oldest long-distance hiking trail in the U.S.) or keep it local and visit a scenic waterfall for a dip.
进入整个世界. Saint Michael’s is located just a few miles away from Burlington International Airport, making it easy for you to make the trek home to see family or overseas for a study abroad or international internship 冒险.
拓展你的创造性思维. Burlington is an imaginative place full of professional and recreational artists. 探索画廊, 参加音乐会, participate in community storytelling, and contribute to public artwork projects.
与过去保持联系. Burlington is a historic town with deep roots. 了解更多beat365体育亚洲官网在线 yesteryear at the eclectic Shelburne Museum, the birthplaces of former U.S. presidents, and homesteads from the 1700s.
公路旅行! From the quaint town of Stowe to the winding mountain roads up to Smugglers Notch, Burlington offers quick access to unique areas for a change of pace.
Parlez-vous法语? Burlington is less than two hours from Montreal, 加拿大魁北克, the second-largest French-speaking city in the world.
Networking turns into job offers. With the skills you’ll learn in our 职业准备计划, you’ll be prepared to capitalize on St. 迈克的 vast professional connections in the area. Our graduates are employed at places like Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 布朗兄弟哈里曼公司, 克莱姆森大学, 鱼叉酝酿, 毕马威(KPMG), 和你.S. 银行.
什么都学一点. Burlington boasts a mix of urban and suburban areas, offering the right vibe for just about anyone, from the trendy vibe of the Old North End to the bustling Downtown to the artsy South End.