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On the Road Again! University of San Francisco

On the Road Again! University of San Francisco – Location, location, location! Full disclosure – I love San Francisco! There are such charming neighborhoods and iconic landmarks. Of course, like anywhere, it is not perfect, but the University of San Francisco is located in an area that is about as perfect as it gets. On a hill overlooking the city and the San Francisco Bay, this compact and beautiful campus is one to see. With four bus stops on [...]

By Terry|2022-03-11T18:54:10+00:00March 11th, 2022|Categories: California, College Admission, college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, San Francisco, university|Tags: admissions, California, college, college admissions, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, San Francisco, university|

On the Road Again! University of California, Berkeley

On the Road Again! University of California, Berkeley – Get ready to be challenged! Don’t let the idyllic setting of 1,200 acres overlooking the San Francisco Bay or the 1960s vibe fool you. This oldest of the UCs isn’t all about playing frisbee on the green, although there is plenty of green space for frisbee and people watching. But academics rule here along with a clear intellectual tone. Here are some of the highlights: Academics – Academics can be intense [...]

By Terry|2022-03-04T19:30:06+00:00March 4th, 2022|Categories: California, College Admission, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, Uncategorized, university|Tags: admissions, Berkeley, California, college, college admissions, college visits, education, free speech, freshman, high school, high school. college tours, LiberalArts, university|

On the Road Again! Stanford University tour

On the Road Again! Stanford University – Bring your bike! It would certainly come in handy at this beautiful and large campus with 12 miles of bike lanes. Students already have caught on; I have only seen more bikes in the Netherlands! Stanford is certainly as selective as any East Coast Ivy but has a decidedly California feel. The enormous, lush, palm tree laden campus stretches from the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains to the heart of the Silicon [...]

By Terry|2022-02-22T23:46:31+00:00February 22nd, 2022|Categories: California, College Admission, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, Stanford, university|Tags: admissions, California, college, college admissions, college visits, education, freshman, high school, high school. college tours, LiberalArts, sports, university|