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On the Road Again! Hofstra University

Recently, I had the opportunity to tour Hofstra University, a dynamic institution practically in my own backyard.  Hofstra has made a name for itself in many areas, including its musical theater major, benefitting from its proximity to New York City.  Hofstra University offers an impressive selection of 175 majors, including many dual-degree programs. These programs are ideal for students looking to accelerate their education and career paths. Hofstra emphasizes small class sizes, ensuring personalized attention for all students. The university [...]

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! Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, known as the city of arts and innovation, home to the Krispy Kreme donut!  Wake is very much an active residential campus with 5400 students.  Students are required to live on campus for three years.  This doesn’t seem like a hardship since the 340 acre campus is gorgeous.  With Division One sports including powerhouse basketball and many students participating in club and intramural sports, Wake’s campus is very spirited.  In fact, [...]

On the Road Again – North Carolina A&T State University!

On the Road Again – North Carolina A&T State University.  North Carolina A&T University is a public, historically Black land grant university founded in 1891 and the home to 10,000 undergraduate students.  The campus is just a short walk to downtown Greensboro.  Not only is it the largest HBCU in the country but this highly regarded university is often said to be one of the best public HBCUs.  Many of the programs including nursing, business and education are excellent but [...]

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