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On the Road Again!  Maynooth University

On the Road Again!  Maynooth University I have to admit that I was not familiar with Maynooth University before my visit and I am very glad that I had the opportunity to experience what the university has to offer.  The university could not have been more welcoming as we were greeted by students playing traditional Irish music and an assortment of tea and pastries.  Maynooth University, Ireland’s fastest growing university, is home to 15,000 students with a location that comprises [...]

On the Road Again! University of Galway!

On the Road Again!  University of Galway You know that the university tour will be a fun one when you are greeted with Irish coffee made just for you by a student from Galway’s Shannon College of Hotel Management.  The university is home to 20,000 students.  Its tenets are openness, respect, collaboration, and sustainability.  The university definitely “walks the walk” when it comes to sustainability.  For example, rainwater is collected to flush the toilets.  One can study just about anything [...]

On the Road Again! University of Limerick

On the Road Again!  University of Limerick The University of Limerick is a mere 50 years old and it has accomplished a lot in those 50 years!  Limerick is the third largest city in Ireland and the home to many global companies in a variety of industries including pharma, financial services and high tech offering opportunities for the university’s students.  It is also a young city with 50% of its population under 30. The university is home to 18,000 students [...]

On the Road Again – Guilford College

On the Road Again – Guilford College Beautiful Guilford College is a Quaker institution located on 350 acres in Guilford, North Carolina.  With its emphasis on undergraduates, Guilford’s 1200 students benefit from small classes with an average class size of 13.  More than 85 percent of Guilford’s students live on campus for all four years.  But there are factors that set Guilford apart from other small liberal arts colleges, including the fact that during the Civil War it was a [...]

On the Road Again – Elon University!

On the Road Again – Elon University - This leading liberal arts university is located on a stunning campus, 45 minutes from Raleigh/Durham, 2.5 hours from the mountains and three hours from the beach. The 6300 undergrads enjoy Division 1 sports, Greek life and community service.  With classes capped at 33, students get a lot of individualized attention and opportunities to participate in class discussions.  Here are some other highlights: Elon Experiences:  Experiential learning underpins Elon’s philosophy toward education with the [...]

On the Road Again! North Carolina State University!

On the Road Again!  North Carolina State University - North Carolina State University, a public research university of 25,000 students, is in Raleigh, North Carolina on a beautiful campus of over 2,000 acres.  The university has a mix of historic and modern buildings, with the iconic red-brick structures being a hallmark of NC State’s architecture.  With a history dating back to 1887, NC State is one of the oldest and largest universities in the state of North Carolina.  NC State [...]

On the Road Again! Wrexham Glyndwr University

On the Road Again! Wrexham Glyndwr University – Dating back to 1887, the university began as the Wrexham School of Science and Art.  Located in northeast Wales, the university now has four campuses with 6500 students and is known for its dedication to student welfare and affordability both in terms of tuition costs and cost of living. Here are some of the highlights: Career oriented – The University is interested in each of its students having a career ready degree, [...]

On the Road Again! University of South Wales

On the Road Again! University of South Wales – The University of South Wales is the largest university in Wales.  This thriving, modern university has a reputation for excellent teaching, a growing recognition for international research excellence, first-class facilities and outstanding student support.  All courses are designed with post-graduation work in mind and many lead to professional accreditation.  Here are some of the highlights: Campuses – The University of South Wales has five campuses, each with a distinct character. The [...]

On the Road Again! Cardiff University

On the Road Again!  Cardiff University – Founded in 1883, Cardiff University is one of Britain's leading research universities.  Here are some of the highlights: The capital city – Cardiff University has a student body of 33,000 and is situated in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, with a population of about 480,000. Cardiff is one of the UK’s most affordable student cities. How many cities have a castle right in the center?  The castle adds to [...]

On the Road Again! Paul Smith’s College

Paul Smith’s College – With a gorgeous campus of over 14,000 acres, Paul Smith’s College is the only college in the Adirondack Park and is often called the College of the Adirondacks.  It is located within easy distance of Lake Placid and Saranac Lake and not far from Montreal. With under 800 students, there is plenty of room for everyone to explore.  Here are some of the highlights: Learning by doing – Paul Smith’s offers many of the traditional majors [...]

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