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Written on March 11th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
I LOVE visiting college campuses, and my spring will be full of them! As a Professional Member of the IECA I have to meet strict standards for the number of colleges visited per year, but it is never a problem for me since I love doing it. Anywhere I travel I always pop by a few campuses! I particularly enjoy visiting and chatting with the students. It is truly the best way to see a campus. I will be visiting New Orleans in two weeks so I will be visiting Tulane and Loyola, and may try to squeeze in a couple of others….and I have just decided to go visit my son in Southern California where he is a first year Johnston student at the University of Redlands. So I plan to take a look at Occidental, Pepperdine, and Chapman…. then I’m off to Boston in mid-April where I have Curry College and Dean College to visit, and I think perhaps Babson and Boston College….then, Chicago! I am already on the schedule for Northwestern, DePaul, Lake Forest and U of Chicago. It will be fun, and I will be blogging and posting photos, so stay tuned!
Written on January 15th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonone shout
Lynn University is located in Boca Raton, Florida, about two miles from the beach. Sunny weather, perfect location, and a terrific LD program for college students called the Institute for Achievement and Learning. They have tremendous services available, including the Heller Family Diagnostic Center. Students with learning issues who need support should take a close look at what Lynn University has to offer.
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Written on January 4th, 2010 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
Many may think that women’s colleges are outdated, but think again: at a woman’s college the leadership roles are taken by women, the opportunities for participation in academics are for women, so it is not surprising that Bryn Mawr, like its sisters, produces leaders and individualists who choose their own paths. These students have access to strong, amazing female role models. They also have access and cross-registration with Haverford, Swarthmore and Penn.
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Written on December 28th, 2009 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
Hampshire’s motto is “an education as unique as you are.” I think that is completely accurate. Hampshire is filled with creative individualists, each on their own path. That is what makes Hampshire so special. The college is one of the few who truly offer individualistic programs and the opportunity to create and craft one’s own major.
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Written on December 13th, 2009 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
The University of Texas in Austin is one of the top ten public universities in the country. The Honors Program, known as Plan II, is also a well known and well regarded program. It is located in the “coolest” city in Texas, Austin. Approximately 45,000 students attend this 400 acre university in the heart of downtown. (more…)
Written on December 1st, 2009 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
Never heard of McDaniel College in Westminster, MD? It is what college consultant’s call a “hidden gem”, an institution of excellence that has much to recommend it, but it has stayed “under the radar”. McDaniel is about 30 miles from Baltimore and 50 from Washington DC, nestled in the mountains, with a small town feel and big city opportunities. Founded in 1867 as Western Maryland College and renamed for 1980 alum, professor, administrator, parent and trustee William R McDaniel, little McDaniel throws a big academic punch. (more…)
Written on November 17th, 2009 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
Southwestern University is located in historic Georgetown, Tx which is just 30 minutes north of Austin on I35. Southwestern was the first university to be chartered in the state of Texas. Southwestern is also the proud bearer of the Phi Beta Kappa scholastic honor society. Small and intimate, Southwestern faculty is accessible and often close with undergraduates, producing a familial environment. (more…)
Written on November 13th, 2009 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
They have distinctive personalities. I just returned from visiting four wonderful universities in and around Austin, Tx….each is a great school for the right fit student, but these four colleges have very different personalities. Colleges and universities are not “one size fits all”. (more…)
Written on November 10th, 2009 by Tam Warner Mintonone shout
Located on a hilltop in Austin, Tx, St. Edward’s University overlooks the city skyline. The campus is lovely, with shady trees, inviting lush grass, and contrasting architecture. St Edward’s is a Catholic university which embraces a global perspective, and I saw quite a bit of diversity in the student body while walking around campus. St Ed’s mascot is the Hilltopper, a mountain goat, and their hand signal is similar to the Longhorn, just bend your fingers to illustrate the goat! (more…)
Written on November 9th, 2009 by Tam Warner Mintonno shouts
The University of Miami is located in beautiful Coral Gables, a pricey suburb of Miami. This lush, tropical campus is 20 minutes from the beach, an hour from Key Largo, and 10 minutes to downtown Miami. Academics are strong here, but students at UM also know how to have fun. (more…)
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