the Complete Guide to Liberal Arts Colleges
For many students, an off-campus study opportunity can be a touchstone experience for their college education. It might be the chance to study in London to learn about the impact of modern genetics research. Or, it could mean living on remote property in Texas to rehearse and perform Shakespeare’s plays. Study abroad is certainly a […]
When thinking about possible colleges to attend, you consider many factors, such as small class sizes, a large number of majors and disciplines, and study abroad and internship opportunities. But, one aspect you might not have considered is the potential to conduct research. Data from the University of Michigan suggests that research at the undergraduate […]
It’s no surprise that jobs in engineering, software design and other computer-oriented fields have come to dominate the market in our tech-filled world. Since 2009, computer science majors and related fields have increased by 43 percent in a response to filling those jobs. At the same time, enrollment in the humanities has been flat. CEOs […]
Ask students earning a liberal arts degree to sum up their college experiences, and they are bound to describe them as life changing. Liberal arts colleges think outside the box when it comes to teaching. They take students beyond the classroom to learn important skills that will carry them into the future. Unique on and off-campus […]
For those enamored with the bond between horse and human, it’s more than an avocation: It’s a calling. As Sharon Ralls Lemon writes, “The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit, and freedom.” However, this is not a passion easily packed […]
Benjamin Franklin has been quoted as saying, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And he was right, of course, except that maybe one more item could be included on his list: yearly college rankings. In this country, nothing is perhaps more certain that death, taxes, and the […]
