Murray Dry

Best course I have taken at Middlebury, the material is so good it can't be missed if you are interested in Government. Mr Dry is the best Professor here. I had been told not to take him because of false myths. He is not evil, he is actually very kind and cares about the students. It is true that he expects you to be direct and clear, he will cold call and it can be intimidating but only if you are used to be passive all the time, just get used to it. Breathe and speak slowly and clearly, if you don't know what to say, ask him to clarify, no shame, say what you think is relevant and he will guide you through, you'll notice he will help you. Do not lie because he knows everything and every type of student after teaching for 60 years. The environment will help you lots in life, especially if you want to become a lawyer. Do not get distracted, just a 15 second look at your messages or emails is enough for you to lose track of things, and since he constantly calls on people, you'll be left in a tough position. The only tough thing in class is the readings, but you are fine with summaries and the notes he emails. There is no homework which is awesome. Just a mid-term and a final exam, and a final paper. Just attend every class having done the readings (summaries fine), do not get distracted and be calm when he calls your name, words will just come naturally and you will love it.

Best course I have taken at Middlebury, the material is so good it can't be missed if you are interested in Government. Mr Dry is the best Professor here. I had been told not to take him because of false myths. He is not evil, he is actually very kind and cares about the students. It is true that he expects you to be direct and clear …Read more

Great class. Best class I have had at Middlebury. There are a lot of readings but most of times that is all you have to do so it's not as bad as you think it is. Exams are hard and his grading is tough. But don't let that stop you from taking his class. Listening to his lectures is just such a pleasant experience

Dry is a legend at this school for a reason, and to not take one of his courses is to waste tuition, especially if you plan to major in Poli sci, religion, philosophy (duh), IP&E, classics. It's hard, but he is so so passionate and has dedicated his life to the very material in this course. He's old-fashioned, but really cares about his students. If you try your hardest you'll have learned way more than the material. But also I can now quote Plato and Aristotle and Machiavelli which is cool.

Dry is a legend at this school for a reason, and to not take one of his courses is to waste tuition, especially if you plan to major in Poli sci, religion, philosophy (duh), IP&E, classics. It's hard, but he is so so passionate and has dedicated his life to the very material in this course. He's old-fashioned, but really cares about …Read more