Middlebury Debate SocietyJoin the Team!
Practices at 5:00 in BiHall 538, Mondays and Thursdays!
Contact us: [email protected] |
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Our Mission
The mission of the Middlebury Debate Society is to develop Middlebury College students' ability to think critically, speak confidently, and explore new ideas through competitive parliamentary debate in a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Think CriticallyDevelop your ability to critically analyze any subject matter or topic.
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Explore New IdeasDebate and discuss every subject imaginable with interested and passionate students from around the world.
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Speak ConfidentlyGain confidence speaking in front of groups in a safe, supportive environment.
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Why Debate?
"Debate is the best thing that I've done at Middlebury. It's made me a much more confident speaker and person in general. I've also met my favorite people on campus in this club."
---Maisha Nubah, '26 |
“I joined the debate team to improve my speaking skills and for the competition. Soon I found out that I walked into a fun, welcoming, and compassionate community that seamlessly switches from a joking atmosphere to a serious debate. People compete for intellectual high ground while at the same time trying to make their debate opponents laugh so much that they lose focus. I look forward to seeing the people on the debate team as much as the debate itself.”
---Matt Goodman, '23.5 |