By Sue Luse About Northwestern University is a private, mid-sized university known for innovative teaching and pioneering research. There are approximately 8,400 undergraduate students and 8,000 graduate students. While prospective students apply to one of 6 colleges, it is easy to transfer among colleges and you have the entire university at your disposal. Located in Evanston, the first suburb north …
A Visit to UW Platteville
By Sue Luse About UW-Plattville has a long rich history dating back to 1866. It’s situated in Platteville, Wisconsin, population 11,200. It’s an hour from Madison and 20 minutes from Dubuque, Iowa. There are malls and a Target nearby. Platteville is home of the world’s largest “M” – iconic symbol of the mining tradition. It is located on the Platte …
A Visit to Yale University
By Sue Luse Location I had an absolutely awesome tour of Yale, even though it was a really cold day! This charming campus is located in in the heart of down town New Haven, Connecticut, which is known as a vibrant community full of opportunities. As Yale’s President Richard Levin has said, “New Haven is large enough to be interesting …
A Visit to Pratt Institute
By Sue Luse Campus Overview Located in Brooklyn, New York, Pratt is the opposite of Pace or New York University. This campus is a very peaceful place with lots of green, open spaces. Pratt is among quaint old brownstones within the historic Clinton Hill residential neighborhood. Lots of cute little eateries and plenty of families, kids and dogs walking around. …
A Visit to Pace University
By Sue Luse Campuses Pace is a private metropolitan New York multi-campus university. Students can get all the classes they want at either campus and don’t need to go back and forth. The New York City campus is located in lower Manhattan near Wall Street. This campus is in the heart of one of the city’s most vital and dynamic …
A Visit to Connecticut College
By Sue Luse and Lindsay Berg, Class of 2003 Location/Overview Perched atop a hill overlooking Long Island Sound and the Thames River, Connecticut College cherishes its small class sizes, honor system and dedicated professors. Separated from downtown New London on a hilltop originally considered to be “the finest college site in the world,” Conn College (as it is commonly referred …
A Visit to Wesleyan University
By Sue Luse Sue’s Impressions Students are very involved and exhibit an abundance of energy and passion. The student body of 2,800 are diverse, curious and incredibly vibrant! They are busy and very obviously loving every minute of it. On this campus you can feel free to explore what interests you and enjoy being yourself. While all undergraduate students are …
A Visit to Quinnipiac University
By Sue Luse Overview Quinnipiac (in case you’re wondering it’s pronounced KWIN-uh-pe-ack) is located in Hamden, Connecticut, with 6,200 undergraduate students. There are three campuses: Mount Carmel Campus is home to most of the residence halls, academic buildings, University offices and athletic fields; York Hill Campus, only a 1/2 mile from the Mount Carmel Campus, is home to the Rocky …
A Visit to Trinity College
By Sue Luse Overview Located in the state capitol city of Hartford, Connecticut, Trinity College looks like a traditional New England liberal arts school. However they espouse to act in untraditional ways with groundbreaking programs and staff as well as an urban-global education commitment. Trinity’s 100 green-acre campus is dotted with historic buildings. Given it’s urban location, the surrounding area …
A Visit to Fairfield University
By Sue Luse About Fairfield Fairfield University is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the United States. They promote a holistic approach to education with the intent to educate the whole person – mind, body and spirit. They are committed to offering a comprehensive core curriculum, and distinctive living and learning experiences. Fairfield believes in lifelong learning and the pursuit …
A Visit to the Georgia Institute of Technology
By Sue Luse Campus Overview Georgia Tech’s campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of the city of Atlanta. It is often said that Atlanta was built around Georgia Tech, and most students feel they experience the best of both worlds – lush green space in the middle of campus and all the advantages of being located in an urban …
A Visit to Agnes Scott
By Sue Luse Location Agnes Scott is located in downtown DeCatur, Georgia, which is part of the metropolitan Atlanta area. Decatur offers eclectic shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. Atlanta is well known for being home to a large number of colleges. OVERVIEW Agnes Scott is an independent national liberal arts college for women and is affiliated with the …
A Visit To Emory University
By Sue Luse Location/Overview Emory University is located on a beautiful, leafy campus in Atlanta, Georgia’s historic Druid Hills Suburb. Students enjoy four distinct seasons with temperate weather most of the school year. Emory’s one of the southernmost schools among the nation’s top-ranked universities.This institution is recognized for its local and global commitment to service and volunteer work. Emory strives …
A Visit to University of Wisconsin Superior
By Sue Luse Campus Overview The University of Wisconsin Superior is located in Superior, Wisconsin, a city of 27,000 at the western tip of Lake Superior. Many students choose this institution because of its size, small classes, and the the student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1. UW Superior is considered a “hidden gem” in its ability to offer the attributes …
A Visit to Vanderbilt University
By Sue Luse Overview Vanderbilt University is located a mile and a half southwest of downtown Nashville. The 330 acre campus is home to more than 300 tree and shrub varieties and was designated a national arboretum in 1988. A beautiful, preppy campus with very friendly students. While the campus is full of activity it maintains a peaceful atmosphere. Vanderbilt …
College Spotlight on Vanderbilt University
Read about Ryan Luse’s visit (a separate trip from Sue’s visit) to Vanderbilt University in the latest addition to our College Spotlight series.
A Visit to the College of St. Scholastica
CAMPUS The College of St. Scholastica has a warm, inviting campus with an old fashioned feel set on 180 forested acres overlooking Lake Superior. Students enjoy hundreds of miles of biking and hiking. Located in Duluth, MN, a great college town known for it’s vibrant music scene, nightlife and cheap restaurants. The Duluth area is inhabited by 25,000 college students …
A Visit to University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
OVERVIEW The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a comprehensive regional university. Undergraduate students can choose from 13 bachelor degrees in over 80 majors. UMD consistently ranks among the top midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Providing an alternative to both large research universities and small liberal arts colleges, UMD attracts students looking …
A Visit to Jacksonville University
Location Jacksonville University is located in a beautiful riverfront setting in suburban Jacksonville, across the St. Johns River from downtown and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The 190-acre campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lined paths, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings. 3500 students Demographics Most JU students are from Florida and the southeastern and northeastern …
A Visit to Florida State University
Florida State University Overall Tallahassee, Florida Beautiful, sprawling campus, lots of huge tees, downtown Tallahassee Tallahassee is the capital, students can walk right into the downtown area Lots of convenient internships 31,000 undergraduate, only 9% from out of state Sports oriented, Florida State Seminoles an ACC powerhouse Lots of fun traditions Great athletic facilities Frats and Sorriorites dominate the social …
A Visit to Flagler College
Flagler College 74 King Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-829-6481 Wonderful location in a tourist town, four miles from the beach Students can walk to all the charming shops and restaurants 2500 students Good teacher education program, specially deaf education Great sports management Only freshman live on campus, the other students live around the campus or on near the beach …
A Visit to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, commonly known as Florida A&M or FAMU, is the nation’s largest historically black university by enrollment,[3] is located in Tallahassee, the Florida state capital, and is one of eleven member institutions of the State University System of Florida. FAMU is also one of Florida’s land grant universities. Overview Founded on October 3, 1887, Florida A&M …
College Spotlight on Northeastern University
A former student of mine, now a sophomore at Northeastern University in Boston, wrote a wonderful piece entitled “Why I’m glad I chose Northeastern” for his former high school newspaper. I’ve posted it in my College Spotlight series College Spotlight on Northeastern University on my website with his permission. For those of you interested in colleges that offer co-op/internship opportunities, …
A Visit to Hamilton
After our visit to St. Lawrence, Tom and I drove down to the beautiful Finger Lakes area in central New York. We made our way to Mirbeau Inn & Spa named “Best for Romance, Cuisine & Yoga!” This inn became our home for three days as we explored the surrounding areas and colleges. Here are my notes and observations about …
A Visit to Syracuse University
Syracuse University is located in the city of Syracuse where you find the arts, shopping, and restaurants. Lake Onondaga is about 2 miles to the north. About 40 miles farther to the north is Lake Ontario. 168,000 people live in Syracuse and 700,000 in the metro area. Syracuse is a private university with 10,000 undergraduates. It’s close to Hancock International Airport. Syracuse is working …
A Visit to St. Lawrence University
Tom and I drove through the beautiful Adirondack Mountains to the charming town of Lake Placid, home to the Winter Olympics. We loved Lake Placid even though lightening knocked out power to Lake Placid and our hotel. Oh well, better then a flat tire! St Lawrence University, Canton, NY Notes and Impressions… Campus Lovely, historic campus located in the small …
A Visit to Bard College
Bard College is located on the Hudson River in the tiny village of Annandale-on-Hudson in New York. This is a beautiful area, with lots of outdoor opportunities, and still close to New York City. Campus has varied architecture with an upper and lower campus. The buildings are spread out with lots of green spaces in between. Impressive science building. The humanities …
A Visit to Skidmore College
Skidmore College is located in Saratoga Springs, NY. In the summer during the racing season the population triples. Students move in after labor day, when all the tourists have left and have this cute town all to themselves. The movie Sea Biscuit was filmed here. There’s a big racetrack in town. Skidmore is a mile and a half from downtown. …
A Visit to Vassar College
by Sue Luse Vassar is located in Poughkeepsie, NY, about an hour and a half from NYC, on the Hudson river. The college campus is a combination of old and new architecture with a stunning library and performing arts center. We stayed in the historic town of Rhinebeck, about 20 minutes away. Some notes about Vassar College: Students at Vassar …
Visiting Colleges in New York
Every September when all our students go back to school, my husband Tom and I hit the road to visit colleges. This year we picked New York! Since my daughter Chelsea lives in Manhattan, we planned a weekend in the City with Chelsea and our dear friends Chris and Lauren. And what a weekend we had! World class restaurants, an …
