college tours

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! Bangor University

On the Road Again!  Bangor University Founded in 1884, Bangor University is located in Bangor, Wales, situated between the stunning mountains of the Snowdonia National Park, the sea, and the beautiful Isle of Anglesey. Amid this gorgeous scenery, students receive a world-class education. Here are some of the highlights: Size – Bangor has more than 700 courses from undergraduate to postgraduate levels. 8,000 undergraduates call Bangor home.  Its relatively small size for a university in the UK translates into individualized [...]

On the Road Again! Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

On the Road Again! Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama – The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama is a world-renowned conservatoire in Cardiff located in a stunning landmark building, next to a beautiful park within a five minute walk of the city center.  This conservatoire has a student population of approximately 850 students across music and theatre offering personalized attention.  Here are some of the highlights: Concert Halls – The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama [...]

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! Pace University

On the Road Again! Pace University – Pace students benefit from two distinct but interconnected campuses – one in the lovely town of Pleasantville, New York and the other right in the heart of New York City.  Here are some of the highlights: The Pace Path – The core of a Pace education is the Pace Path connecting instruction in the classroom to real world application. This is evidenced by small class size, hands-on instruction and internship opportunities.  With shuttles [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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