Lucky for me, and the other 40 Independent College Counselors on the Greater Boston tour, the rain lightened up as we pulled onto the campus of Brandeis University. I was very anxious to finally tour the campus where 3,500 undergraduates
Colorful tulips and green grass lined the highway from the Denver Airport to Colorado Springs, but it was the majestic snow covered mountains that commanded my attention. The Colorado Rockies are an outdoor enthusiast’s dream and certainly part of the
Last month Williams College hosted the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) Men’s Swimming and Diving Championships. My husband and I sat in the stands to watch our son Ryan (a senior at Hamilton College) swim his final swim
During a recent trip to Central NY, I had the chance to return to Hobart and William Smith Colleges and see firsthand what’s happening on campus. Lots of buildings have gone up since my last visit nearly a decade ago.
Written by Traecy Hobson. Our last stop on the Colleges of Rochester Tour was St. John Fisher College, which is located just a few minutes from downtown Rochester. The wooded, park-like setting is pretty, and overall the campus has an
Written by Traecy Hobson. Upstate New York is known for its beautiful fall foliage and its unpredictable weather patterns. So, I wasn’t completely surprised when I drove through a few snow squalls in mid-October on my way to meet 20
Written by Traecy Hobson. Last month I toured the College of Wooster‘s campus with 20 other independent college counselors. There’s lots of school spirit at this small liberal arts school in Wooster, Ohio. But, Wooster students are not single-minded. After
I had the privilege to attend a two-day independent college counselor event presented by the Colleges of the Fenway in Boston. The Colleges of the Fenway is a consortium of six Boston higher education institutions: Simmons College, Wheelock College, Emmanuel
My youngest son is a rising senior at Hamilton College: a highly selective, small liberal arts school located in the quaint, central NY town of Clinton. No, Hamilton College is not in Hamilton, NY. That’s where its rival Colgate University
The Bennington College student body may be small in number, but don’t let that fool you! It’s not a sleepy campus. The campus vibe is vibrant. Bennington students have active voices and take ownership of their education. Bennington College is