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By Sue Luse Every year my husband and I travel to a new part of the country to visit colleges. This year we picked Virginia where I was able to meet with two of our students who live in the DC area and visit seven diverse and interesting colleges, each with unique characteristics that would appeal to different students. Over …
A Day in the Life at Augustana University By Ryan Luse I and some other Educational Consultants were invited to spend a couple of days at Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I must be honest, when it comes to colleges I can sometimes graze over the Dakota’s. Before my drive to Augustana, I had not been in South …
Natalia knew George Washington University was where she belonged the minute she stepped on campus. In spite of some freshman year challenges, she is still overwhelmed with excitement to be pursuing her interest in service and politics in the nation’s capital. Could GW be right for you? Check out her spotlight!
Coming from a small high school with a graduating class of 70, Will knew he was looking for something different in a college. In his Student Spotlight, read why Baylor’s size, high-tier athletics, diversity and sense of community felt right the minute he stepped on campus.
What university ranks in the top 50 and offers a rich cultural experience in the South? Read Caroline’s freshman year update on Tulane University.
“Hope College is situated in Holland, Michigan, the cutest town straight out of a Hallmark movie and 14 minutes from the beaches of Lake Michigan, ”writes our latest College Spotlight contributor. Read about the sense of community and tradition that drew Kylie to this midwest college.
Interested in STEM, a small campus surrounded by 4 accessible colleges in southern California? Check out our College Spotlight on Harvey Mudd College.
I was excited to drive to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to meet with my students who are there and revisit Augustana. My visit to Augustana University showed me just how much this affordable, private, Norwegian-heritage liberal arts college has to offer. As the largest private university in the state, Augustana retains a strong alumni network and an enthusiastic “Augie” student body. …
Looking for a small women’s college in southern California? Read Arianna’s Freshman year update blog about Scripps College.
Love skiing, rock or ice climbing, and the great outdoors? Check out the Freshman Year Update Spotlight on Montana State University.
Did you know University of Manitoba has reciprocity with Minnesota? Read this Spotlight to learn more about how affordable it is to attend this university just 7 hours north of the Twin Cities.
Interested in studying International Relations, Political Science, Pre-Law, or Communications and be at the heart of our nation’s capital? Read this College Spotlight on American University located in Washington, D.C. to get a freshman’s perspective on life at the Capital.
Get a glimpse of what it’s like being a freshman at Notre Dame in this College Spotlight detailing the academic and campus experiences that make this institution a top ranking university in the US. Click here to read the College Spotlight.
Here is our latest College Spotlight – University of Washington. Read about Mimi’s experience “rushing” to join a sorority and her academic advice for freshman year.
Considering a college near the beach in Southern California? Think University of San Diego. Read about Theresa’s freshman year at University of San Diego.
About A top-ranked, private liberal arts institution, nestled amongst quaint New England villages, Amherst College is the site of several historic “firsts”: the world’s first intercollegiate baseball game, the country’s first collegiate athletics program, and the nation’s first undergraduate neuroscience program. The 1,800 friendly and intelligent Amherst undergraduates reflect a commitment to geographic, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic diversity. The institution’s …
On a sunny fall afternoon, Tom (my trusty travel companion and husband) and I made the easy 90-minute drive from the Atlanta airport to Auburn, Alabama. The staff at the beautiful Hotel at Auburn University warmly greeted us. Auburn is a small, charming town with unique shops and restaurants. We ate dinner at The Hound, a family-owned restaurant famous for …
Weighing whether to go to a small liberal arts college or a public university? Read Charlie’s blog about his choice between University of Puget Sound and University or Minnesota.
Check out Harvard graduate Viroopa’s blog An alumna’s perspective – Harvard College.
What is it like to be a freshman chemical engineering major and a studio arts minor at University of Rochester? Read Annie’s reflection on her freshman year.
By Sue Luse About Founded in 1764 as an Ivy League institution, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States, with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Warren Alpert Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Engineering, and School of Professional Studies. The Brown community – composed of approximately 6,200 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and 500 medical students …
By Sue Luse I recently vacationed in Bonita Springs, Florida, and was looking forward to checking out Florida Gulf State University. So on a breezy, sunny day, I took off to tour the campus and explore the area. From their website: Fast Facts: Public University 10 percent from out-of-state 13,000 undergraduates 80% live on campus Annual cost of out-of-state tuition is …
Read about Paul Jokinen’s journey from college search to discovering why Case Western Reserve is the right choice for him. Paul is a Polymer Science and Engineering major.
“College is what you make of it…” – advice and insights from a design major at Iowa State. Read about Nicholas Pieper’s freshman year experience with classes, professors, and social life.
Small town charm, caring professors and a sense of community add up to big success for Emily at Morris. Read about Emily’s freshman year experience at University of Minnesota, Morris.
Great advice from a freshman who LOVES Williams! Learn more about this small liberal arts college in Williams, Massachusetts.
Looking for a mid-size college close to mountains and amazing skiing? Click here to learn about Haley’s freshman year experience at University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Interested in US history, the Civil War, and living in historic surroundings? Click here to read about a freshman’s perspective at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
“Imagine waking up every morning to sunshine, a gentle breeze, and a view of all of LA from atop a bluff.” – Kaitlyn, a freshman at LMU. Thinking about going to college in CA? Read Kaitlyn’s sunny perspective on LMU.
Wondering what Washington University is like? Brandon, a freshman at Wash U can shed some light. Enjoy our newest College Spotlight – Washington University.
