Imagine the traditional liberal arts education turned upside down; a liberal arts education where science is at the core of learning. Liberal arts colleges across the country are putting a new emphasis on the sciences, and nowhere is this emphasized more than at Whittier College, where science is taking a lead role in student development. […]
St. Olaf College Main Street Initiative
Sponsored Content. It’s been said that the only constant is change. This is certainly true of the personal development that happens throughout our lives. People grow and change over time based on experiences, changes in circumstance and just plain, old-fashioned personal growth. St. Olaf College recognizes this and has developed what can only be called […]
The “Smartest” Liberal Arts Schools and What Makes them So Great
Liberal arts college admission’s offices today are well oiled machines. They know who their target applicants are and they do their best to attract them. Competition among top schools can be very tight, and this is one aspect that helps make these schools so great. But, what is it about these schools that attract students […]
Whittier Scholars Program
Sponsored Content – Whittier College features the Whittier Scholars Program, which takes the traditional liberal arts education even further. The Whittier Scholars Program is an individualized liberal arts program within a community of scholars. The program exists as an alternative curricular path for a liberal arts education at one of the nation’s top liberal arts […]
What Makes Students Feel Safe on Campus?
The society that we live in today demands something from us previous generations did not have to consider: Personal safety on the college campus. This is especially true for young people venturing away from home for the first time. The fact is that personal safety is a consideration for all of us today, but college […]
State School or Private Liberal Arts College?
Are you in the process of choosing a college? Aren’t sure what the difference is between state schools and private liberal arts colleges? It’s important to recognize the fact that not all colleges provide the same atmosphere, resources and educational opportunities. Of course, all of these factors vary from college to college, but there are […]
How to Get the Most from Campus Tours
Are you planning your college campus tours? Good for you! The only way to really determine if a college is the right one for you is to visit it firsthand. The following are tips for getting the most from campus tours so you can make an educated decision: Plan to Spend Several Hours There Don’t […]
Choosing the College that Will Deliver the Best College Experience
Are you on the hunt for the very best college that will give you the college experience you are craving? A lot of factors go into deciding which college is right for you. Many large colleges boast a good atmosphere including exciting extra curricular activities, but smaller liberal arts colleges can be excellent choices for […]
Hurricane Sandy Goes to College
It’s not every day a campus emergency management team has to prepare for a “storm of the century,” but colleges across the East Coast braced themselves for the worst this week. Now those teams can pat themselves on the back as they assess property damage and put together plans to repair damage and get the […]