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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

On the Road Again! Jacksonville University

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! Pace University

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 [...]

On the Road Again! Paul Smith’s College

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

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 [...]

On the Road Again! University of California, Berkeley

On the Road Again! University of California, Berkeley – Get ready to be challenged!  Don’t let the idyllic setting of 1,200 acres overlooking the San Francisco Bay or the 1960s vibe fool you.  This oldest of the UCs isn’t all about playing frisbee on the green, although there is plenty of green space for frisbee and people watching.  But academics rule here along with a clear intellectual tone.  Here are some of the highlights: Academics – Academics can be intense [...]

On the Road Again! Stanford University tour

On the Road Again! Stanford University – Bring your bike!  It would certainly come in handy at this beautiful and large campus with 12 miles of bike lanes.  Students already have caught on; I have only seen more bikes in the Netherlands!  Stanford is certainly as selective as any East Coast Ivy but has a decidedly California feel.  The enormous, lush, palm tree laden campus stretches from the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains to the heart of the Silicon [...]

On the Road Again! Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University – What’s not to like with a nickname of “Claradise”?  Santa Clara, a mid-sized Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California is a gem of a college.  The Silicon Valley campus is a short ride from the San Francisco airport.  It certainly didn’t hurt that it was 70 degrees and sunny – maybe that is why all of the students seemed upbeat and happy, but it is more than the weather that keeps spirits up.  Here are some [...]

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