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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 [...]

By Terry|2024-04-03T15:55:30+00:00April 3rd, 2024|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, Education in Ireland, freshman, Galway, high school, hospitality and tourism, Ireland, LiberalArts, STEM, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, EducationinIreland, engineering, freshman, high school, Ireland, LiberalArts, sustainability|

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 [...]

By Terry|2024-03-18T17:53:09+00:00March 18th, 2024|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, Education in Ireland, freshman, high school, Ireland, Limerick, Uncategorized, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, education, EducationinIreland, freshman, high school, Ireland, irishelk, Limerick, sports|

On the Road Again! University College Cork

On the Road Again! University College Cork Founded in 1845, University College Cork (UCC)’s campus is beautiful both architecturally and naturally. From the iconic quad, with its stunning limestone facades, to the tranquil banks of the River Lee meandering through the grounds, every corner has a sense of history. But this university is more than just beautiful. Here is a bit about it and Cork: Cork is known as the rebel county. The setting of the university is right in [...]

By Terry|2024-03-15T19:45:16+00:00March 15th, 2024|Categories: College Admission, college tours, college visits, Cork, Digs, Education in Ireland, high school, Ireland, Uncategorized, university|Tags: admissions, CilllianMurphy, college, college admissions, college visits, Cork, education, EducationinIreland, FionaShaw, freshman, Ireland, UCC|

On the Road Again! Trinity College Dublin
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On the Road Again! Trinity College Dublin
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On the Road Again! Trinity College Dublin

On the Road Again! Trinity College Dublin In the heart of Dublin lies a beacon of learning, history, and culture -Trinity College Dublin established in 1592. Steeped in tradition and scholarly pursuit, this renowned institution beckons visitors from across the globe to immerse themselves in its rich heritage. 17,000 undergraduates are fortunate to call it their home. I was treated to a visit to the iconic Long Room, a place that epitomizes the timeless allure of Trinity College. Towering shelves [...]

By Terry|2024-03-13T17:27:12+00:00March 13th, 2024|Categories: College Admission, college tours, college visits, Education in Ireland, freshman, Ireland, university|Tags: admissions, college, college visits, collegeadmissions, Dublin, education, EducationinIreland, freshman, Ireland, Trinity|

On the Road Again! Wake Forest University
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On the Road Again! Wake Forest University
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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, [...]

By Terry|2023-11-09T19:51:43+00:00November 9th, 2023|Categories: College Admission, college tours, college visits, Early Decision, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, North Carolina, STEM, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, early decision, education, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, schoolspirit, sports, university, WakeForest, Winston Salem|

On the Road Again – Guilford College
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On the Road Again – Guilford College
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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 [...]

By Terry|2023-11-01T16:44:25+00:00November 1st, 2023|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, North Carolina, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, education, freshman, high school, LiberalArts|

On the Road Again! Duke University!
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On the Road Again! Duke University!
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On the Road Again! Duke University!

On the Road Again! – Duke University Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke has 6,000 undergraduates on its beautiful campus. The campus includes a botanical garden that spans more than 55 acres. Students are required to live on this gorgeous campus for three years. During my most recent visit, I learned even more about the undergraduate academic offerings. Duke has long been known for its academic excellence. Ninety-five percent of the students were in the top 10% of their high [...]

By Terry|2023-05-01T17:44:04+00:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: College Admission, college tours, college visits, engineering, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, North Carolina, university|Tags: admissions, college, college visits, collegeadmissions, Duke, engineering, freshman, high school, IECA, LiberalArts, sports, university|

On the Road Again! UNC Chapel Hill!
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On the Road Again! UNC Chapel Hill!
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On the Road Again! UNC Chapel Hill!

On the Road Again! UNC Chapel Hill (UNC) is the oldest public university in the United States and the flagship campus of the North Carolina state university system. It is a renowned public research university that has been a prominent landmark in the state of North Carolina for over 225 years. During my visit to UNC, I was immediately struck by the beauty of the campus. The over 700 acre campus features sprawling grounds covered in lush greenery and the [...]

By Terry|2023-04-21T22:16:16+00:00April 21st, 2023|Categories: College Admission, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, North Carolina, university|Tags: admissions, Chapel Hill, college, college admissions, college visits, education, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, Tar Heels, UNC, university|

On the Road Again! North Carolina State University!
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On the Road Again! North Carolina State University!
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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 [...]

By Terry|2023-04-18T21:09:47+00:00April 18th, 2023|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, North Carolina, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, education, engineering, freshman, high school, public university|

On the Road Again! Flagler College

On the Road Again! Flagler College - Flagler College is located in the heart of historic St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest continuously inhabited city in the United States. The campus is a designated National Historic Landmark, and it includes several historic buildings that were once luxury hotels built by Henry Flagler in the late 1800s. Students can easily walk or bike to many local attractions, including the Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century fortress. St. Augustine also offers many opportunities [...]

By Terry|2023-03-16T15:42:45+00:00March 16th, 2023|Categories: College Admission, college tours, college visits, Florida, freshman, high school, hospitality and tourism, LiberalArts, marine science, public history, sport management, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, Flagler, Florida, freshman, high school, high school. college tours, LiberalArts, sports, St Augustine|