It has been more than 18 months since my last college tour. Like many people, I had flights booked but then the pandemic hit the US and that university tour to Wales just didn’t happen (but it is rescheduled, thankfully!). But, I am back on the college tour trail with my first stop being Sweet Briar College in Virginia. What a gem of a school! Here are some of the highlights of my trip (and by the way, all students, [...]
Let's face it. The past few months have not been easy and, yes, that is an understatement. With social isolation and uncertainty, fear and anxiety have reared their ugly heads. I try to find some good in every situation but even I have found that difficult lately. But it would be impossible to not be moved by the moment of pure joy in this video. IMG_8852 Trust me - this girl has not had it easy. In fact, she is [...]
In this environment of unprecedented college closures, so many people are affected. College seniors will miss graduation and faculty are scrambling to teach online. But there are consequences for those not even in college yet. High school seniors are trying to make decisions as to where to attend, often without visiting colleges. High school juniors are considering what colleges to apply to and planned on their Spring breaks to make visits. Read on to find out what students can do [...]
