Last month my husband and I traveled to Paris to see the sights and visit our son Ryan who is studying there for the semester. I knew it was going to be a great trip. After all, it’s Paris! But
Study Abroad with the World as Your Classroom
American University-Politically Active Campus in DC
I visited the beautiful Washington, D.C. campus of American University on a gorgeous fall afternoon. The campus is pristine with its modern buildings, facilities and finely manicured lawn. However, I was most impressed by the friendliness of the student body.
Georgetown-Nation’s Oldest Catholic and Jesuit University
Set in the historic neighborhood in Washington D.C. by the same name, Georgetown University is the oldest Catholic university in the United States. Cobblestones and federal style townhouses line the quaint colonial streets just outside the gates of Georgetown University.
College Students Share Insights on Summer Research
Academic research opportunities are no longer exclusively reserved for graduate students. At many colleges and universities, undergraduates are given the chance to assist professors with research studies and sometimes conduct their own. Research positions are available in both the physical
Two College Interns Reflect on Their Experiences
Today’s job market is tough, especially for new college graduates. Employers are seeking young graduates who have real work experience. Internships allow college students to learn valuable skills in their areas of interest, explore career options, and learn responsibility. Sometimes,
Siena College-Liberal Arts Based in the Franciscan Tradition
I had the privilege of attending a two-day, Independent Counselor Summer Retreat hosted by Siena College, in Loudonville, NY. Admissions, faculty and students introduced us to the college community and its academic and social opportunities. Siena is a small, Catholic
RPI – More Than Just Engineering
On a warm July day I toured Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, NY, just a few miles from downtown Albany. The 260-acre campus is home to approximately 5,000 undergraduates. An impressive mix of ivy covered brick buildings and glossy
SALT Center – Delivering Academic Support
Each month I meet with a group of New Jersey independent educational consultants to share ideas, discuss newsworthy topics and have a delicious lunch. The primary focus of our monthly meetings, however, is to hear from an admissions representative from
Vassar – Promotes Individuality and Intellectual Curiosity
On a recent trip to the Hudson Valley, I spent the afternoon touring the beautiful park-like campus of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. The 1,000-acre campus is an arboretum with 230 species of trees. Most of the buildings are built
Marist College – A gem in the Hudson Valley
Marist College is located just two hours north of Manhattan in the picturesque Hudson Valley. State-of-the-art buildings dot the beautifully manicured campus, which overlooks the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY. Founded as a seminary for Marist Brothers over a century