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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On the Road Again! Jacksonville University What is not to like about a campus on the river with a floating classroom? One of the premier programs at Jacksonville University is its marine science major. This program offers many research opportunities including working with sharks, partnerships with a state fish and wildlife lab and a lot of hands-on experiences. The river also provides opportunities for the sailing and rowing teams and a variety of water sports. But Jacksonville University also offer [...]
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! 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 – 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 – 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 [...]
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 – 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 [...]
