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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 [...]

By Terry|2024-04-04T16:15:46+00:00April 4th, 2024|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, Education in Ireland, engineering, freshman, high school, Ireland, Maynooth, STEM, Uncategorized, university|Tags: admissions, college, college admissions, college visits, education, EducationinIreland, freshman, Ireland, Maynooth|

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! Salem College
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On the Road Again! Salem College
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On the Road Again! Salem College

Salem College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is a hidden gem. The lush campus feels like an arboretum. Salem has its roots in the Moravian Church. Salem is the oldest all female college in the United States, originally a sister school to Davidson College and currently the home to 400 undergraduate students. Students can take an easy stroll into vibrant downtown Winston-Salem which is only five minutes from campus. But what else makes Salem College unique? Women’s empowerment: The curriculum at [...]

By Terry|2023-11-12T17:11:42+00:00November 12th, 2023|Categories: College Admission, college tours, college visits, FirstGeneration, freshman, LiberalArts, North Carolina, womens college|Tags: admissions, college, college visits, collegeadmissions, education, high school, LiberalArts, Salem College|

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 – Elon University!
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On the Road Again – Elon University!
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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 [...]

By Terry|2023-05-04T22:31:52+00:00May 4th, 2023|Categories: college admissions, college tours, college visits, freshman, high school, LiberalArts, North Carolina|Tags: admissions, college, college visits, collegeadmissions, education, Elon, Experiential Learning, high school, high school. college tours, LiberalArts, North Carolina|

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

By Terry|2023-05-03T15:50:40+00:00May 3rd, 2023|Categories: Civil Rights, College Admission, college tours, college visits, engineering, freshman, HBCU, high school, North Carolina, STEM, Uncategorized|Tags: A&T, admissions, college, college admissions, education, engineering, freshman, HBCU, high school, STEM|