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EMBRACING INNOVATION. Your academic aspirations are high. You want to make a difference in the world. Pursue your dreams at USF—a top public research university in Tampa. Investigate the impact of hurricanes and help discover new solutions in crisis management. As an engineering student, collaborate with the College of Medicine to create the next generation of robotic prosthetics. Work alongside some of the nation’s top cancer researchers as you pursue the only undergraduate biomedical sciences degree in Florida. At USF, the possibilities are limited only by your passions.

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We’re much bigger than we look.We have 3,000 undergraduates and an average class size of 19 students but offer 90 majors, (Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering and Natural Sciences) government-sponsored undergraduate research opportunities, and more than 300 clubs and organizations.

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We have over 80 academic programs to choose 1. from and our 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio means you get personal attention.

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innovative. energetic. interdisciplinary. No matter what your major or program at American University, you’ll learn to think critically, connect ideas, communicate persuasively and gain meaningful real-world experiences. Across disciplines. In class and beyond.

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10 | College Directory

13 | Briefs

Catch the latest trends in college life and

admissions: Picking the right school, “green”

programs and campus initiatives; the new SAT

Score Choice policy; dorm living options; unusual

degrees, admissions terms defined, volunteer op-

tions, common college myths, and more!

36 | Social Media and your College

experience

By Jill Schoepf

Put your Facebooking skills to good use in the

admission process. Learn about Twitter, Digg, and

other social media tools. Web 2.0 skills may not

only help you get into your preferred college,

but they’ll also be invaluable for you to make the

connections you need for the future. You’ll be at

a huge advantage by starting now!

48 | Discover the world of engineering

By Sarah S. Cox

No matter the state of the economy, engineer-

ing majors are always in demand. Students who

pursue engineering solve problems and make the

world a better place—you can, too!

60 | Fine arts, Design and Media Careers

By Pauline Estrem

Explore your range as an artist and take ad-

vantage of hot majors and careers, like graphic

design, animation, motion graphics, and video

production. Learn more about what art pro-

grams and schools are looking for and what you’ll

need in your application.

67 | taking Care of Business

By Chelsea Greenwood

Despite the sluggish economy, business is the

most popular major in the country. Schools are

offering a variety of business majors, such as

entrepreneurship, to better prepare students for

our ever-changing society.

75 | Girls rule: women’s Colleges

remain a viable Option

By Julie Bogart

Think women’s colleges are a thing of the past?

Think again. These schools offer unique benefits

that you won’t find at co-ed colleges. Keep an

open mind and learn what a women’s college

could do for you.

82 | a healthy Choice

By Aimee Heller

Health care careers remain hot, even in a cool

economy. There will always be a need for doc-

tors, nurses, mental health professionals, dentists,

and more. Explore the health care field to find

out what suits you best.

91 | Precollege Summer Programs

By Scott William

Do something different next summer! Precollege

summer programs are a fun way to find out if a

career is for you. You might even rub elbows with

top executives and government officials!

98 | Financing your Future

By Joan Mead

Though the economy has thrown everyone for

a loop, it’s not impossible to finance your college

education. Some careful planning could make all

the difference. Many colleges have even made it

easier for you to receive the financial aid you need.

111 | heard on Campus

By Susan Johnston

Wondering what college life is really like? Get

the inside scoop, direct from the source. Current

college students dish out advice on college living,

academics, making friends, and managing their

money.

117 | explore the world (and earn

College Credit)

By Laura Nathan

Now’s your chance to experience what life is like

in a different country by studying abroad in col-

lege. We sort through the different programs to

help you get the most out of your adventure.

Publisher Michael Gluckstern

AssociAte Publisher April Gluckstern

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CollegeDirectoryAgnes scott college .................. 77Decatur, GAwww.agnesscott.edu

American university ................... 6Washington, DCwww.american.edu/admissions

Arcadia university .................. 122Glenside, PAwww.arcadia.edu/mcg.asp

Arizona state university ............. 9Multiple Locations ThroughoutPhoenix, AZwww.asu.edu

bard college at simon’s rock ..... 8Great Barrington, MAwww.simons-rock.edu

beloit college ......................... 127Beloit, WIwww.beloit.edu

benedictine university .............. 85Lisle, ILwww.ben.edu/mcg

carlow university ..................... 78Pittsburgh, PAwww.carlow.edu

carnegie Mellon university ....... 65Pittsburgh, PAwww.cmu.edu/admission

case Western reserve university ............................... 107Cleveland, OHadmission.case.edu

chaminade university ............... 21Honolulu, HIwww.chaminade.edu/admissions

chatham university .................. 79Pittsburgh, PAwww.chatham.edu

clemson university ................... 93Clemson, SCwww.clemson.edu/admission

coastal carolina university ..... 109Conway, SCwww.coastal.edu

college of charleston ............... 31Charleston, SCwww.cofc.edu/admissions

colorado state university ......... 41Fort Collins, COwww.colostate.edu

concordia university ................ 84Portland, ORwww.cu-portland.edu

dickinson college ..................... 25Carlisle, PAwww.dickinson.edu/admit

elmhurst college ...................... 29Elmhurst, ILwww.elmhurst.edu

eugene lang college the new school for liberal Arts ............. 32New York, NYwww.newschool.edu/lang

georgia institute of technology ........................... 58Atlanta, GAwww.admission.gatech.edu

georgia state university ........... 15Atlanta, GAwww.gsu.edu/undergraduate_admission.html

grand valley state university honors college ......................... 44Allendale, MIwww.gvsu.edu/honors

green Mountain college ......... 113Poultney, VTadmissions.greenmtn.edu

greensboro college ................. 115Greensboro, NCwww.greensborocollege.edu

gustavus Adolphus college ....... 21St. Peter, MNwww.gustavus.edu/admission

hawaii Pacific university .......... 70Honolulu, HIwww.hpu.edu

high Point university ............... 97High Point, NCwww.highpoint.edu

hillsdale college ....................... 45Hillsdale, MIwww.hillsdale.edu

hofstra university .................... 72Hempstead, NYwww.hofstra.edu

illinois institute of technology ............................... 53Chicago, ILadmission.iit.edu

illinois Wesleyan university ...... 95Bloomington, ILwww.iwu.edu

indiana tech ............................. 74Fort Wayne, INwww.indianatech.edu

indiana university .................... 42Bloomington, INwww.admit.indiana.edu

indiana university — Purdue university indianapolis ........... 107Indianapolis, INwww.iupui.edu/enroll

iowa state university ............... 18Ames, IAwww.iastate.edu

Johns hopkins university .......... 89Baltimore, MDapply.jhu.edu

kendall college of Art and design of ferris state university .......... 65Grand Rapids, MIwww.kcad.edu

kettering university ................. 59Flint, MIwww.admissions.kettering.edu

lawrence technological university ................................. 71Southfield, MIwww.ltu.edu

lawrence university ............... 128Appleton, WIwww.lawrence.edu

linfield college ....................... 110McMinnville, ORwww.linfield.edu

loyola university Maryland ...... 43Baltimore, MDwww.loyola.edu/admissions

Marquette university.............. 127Milwaukee, WImarquette.edu/explore

Marshall university ................... 34Huntington, WVwww.marshall.edu

Maryland institute college of Art (MicA) ............................ 63Baltimore, MDwww.mica.edu

Marymount Manhattan college 74New York, NYwww.mmm.edu

Massachusetts college of Art and design ............................... 62Boston, MAwww.massart.edu

Mcdaniel college....................... 23Westminster, MDwww.mcdaniel.edu

Miami university .................... 116Oxford, OHwww.muohio.edu/admission

Michigan state university ....... 126East Lansing, MIwww.admissions.msu.edu

Millikin university .................. 123Decatur, ILwww.millikin.edu/admission

Milwaukee school of engineering .......................... 58Milwaukee, WIwww.msoe.edu

Mississippi state university ...... 26Starkville, MSwww.admissions.msstate.edu

Mount vernon nazarene university ................................... 4Mount Vernon, OHwww.mvnu.edu

new college of florida .............. 93Sarasota, FLwww.ncf.edu

newcastle university .............. 125Newcastle Upon Tyne, UKwww.ncl.ac.uk/

newman university .................. 90Wichita, KSwww.newmanu.edu

northwestern university .......... 50Evanston, ILwww.ugadm.northwestern.edu

ohio northern university ....... 102Ada, OHwww.onu.edu

old dominion university ............ 3Norfolk, VAwww.modernmind.odu.edu


oregon institute of technology ........................... 90Klamath Falls, ORwww.oit.edu/mcg

oregon state university ........... 57Corvallis, ORoregonstate.edu/admissions

Parsons the new school for design ................................ 64New York, NYwww.parsons.edu/degrees/index.aspx

Pennsylvania college of technology — An Affiliate of Penn state university ......... 108Williamsport, PAwww.pct.edu/myguide

Pratt institute .......................... 66Brooklyn, NYwww.pratt.edu/admiss/request

Presbyterian college ................. 86Clinton, SCwww.presby.edu

Princeton university ................. 39Princeton, NJwww.princeton.edu

regent’s college...................... 120London, England UKwww.regents.ac.uk

rice university ....................... 126Houston, TXwww.rice.edu

roger Williams university ........ 69Bristol, RIwww.rwu.edu

roosevelt university ................. 31Shaumburg, ILwww.roosevelt.edu

rutgers university .................... 24New Brunswick, NJwww.admissions.rutgers.edu

saint Joseph’s college ............. 114Rensselaer, INwww.saintjoe.edu

saint Joseph’s university .......... 68Philadelphia, PAwww.sju.edu

saint Mary’s college ................. 80Notre Dame, INwww.saintmarys.edu

the school of the Art institute of chicago ................................ 63Chicago, ILwww.saic.edu

southern Methodist university ................................. 19Dallas, TXwww.smu.edu/admission

st. John’s college .................... 128 Annapolis, MDwww.stjohnscollege.edu

st. Joseph’s college ................. 102Brooklyn & Patchogue, NYwww.sjcny.edu

st. norbert college ................... 27Depere, WIwww.snc.edu

stetson university .................. 124Deland, FLwww.stetson.edu

stony brook university ........... 104Stony Brook, NYwww.stonybrook.edu

suny Plattsburgh ....................... 5Plattsburgh, NYwww.plattsburgh.edu

sweet briar college .................. 78Sweet Briar, VAwww.sbc.edu/admissions

syracuse university .................. 80Syracuse, NYsyr.edu

trine university ...................... 123Angola, INwww.trine.edu

u.s. coast guard Academy ........ 51New London, CTwww.uscga.edu

university of Alaska — fairbanks .................................. 55Fairbanks, AKwww.uaf.edu

university of Arizona .............. 125Tucson, AZadmissions.arizona.edu

university of canterbury ........ 109Christchurch, NZwww.canterbury.ac.nz

university of central florida .... 12Orlando, FLwww.admissions.ucf.edu

university of colorado at boulder ................................ 46Boulder, COwww.colorado.edu

university of denver ................. 39Denver, COwww.du.edu/admission

university of glamorgan ......... 119Pontypridd, Wales UKwww.glam.ac.uk/international

university of illinois at urbana — champaign ............................... 28Urbana-Champaign, ILadmissions.uiuc.edu

university of indianapolis ......... 89Indianapolis, INwww.uindy.edu

university of Mary Washington ............................ 106Fredericksburg, VAwww.umw.edu

university of nevada, reno ....... 58Reno, NVwww.unr.edu/engineering/

university of north carolina Wilmington .............................. 35Wilmington, NCwww.uncw.edu/admissions

university of northern colorado ................................... 33Greeley, COwww.unco.edu

university of northern iowa ..... 44Cedar Falls, IAwww.uni.edu/admissions

university of oklahoma ............ 81Norman, OKwww.ou.edu

university of rochester ............ 12Rochester, NYwww.rochester.edu

university of san diego ............ 52San Diego, CAwww.sandiego.edu/engineering

university of san francisco ....... 25San Francisco, CAwww.usfca.edu

the university of scranton ....... 87Scranton, PAwww.scranton.edu/admissions

university of south carolina ... 103Columbia, SCwww.sc.edu/admissions

university of south florida ......... 1Tampa, FLwww.usf.edu

university of st. thomas ........... 96Houston, TXwww.stthom.edu/admissions

the university of tulsa ............... 2Tulsa, OKwww.utulsa.edu/admission

vaughn college of Aeronautics and technology ......................... 57Flushing, NYwww.vaughn.edu

viterbo university .................. 101La Crosse, WIwww.viterbo.edu

Washington university in st. louis ............................... 54St. Louis, MOadmissions.wustl.edu

Wentworth institute of technology ............................... 56Boston, MAwww.wit.edu

West Point................................ 46West Point, NYwww.admissions.usma.edu

Western Michigan university .... 73Kalamazoo, MIwww.wmich.edu

Westminster college ............... 105Salt Lake City, UTwww.westminstercollege.edu

Wofford college ........................ 88Spartanburg, SCwww.wofford.edu


CollegeDirectoryBirmingham-Southern College .....47

Birmingham, AL

www.bsc.edu

Coker College.............................18b

Hartsville, SC

www.coker.edu

Erskine College ....................... 57b

Due West, SC

www.erskine.edu

Furman University ................ 127b

Greenville, SC

www.engagefurman.com

Hendrix College .........................81b

Conway, AR

www.hendrix.edu

Hollins University ......................81b

Roanoke, VA

www.hollins.edu

John Brown University ............ 27b

Siloam Springs, AR

www.jbu.edu/admissions

LaGrange College .................. 125b

LaGrange, GA

www.lagrange.edu/admission/index.

html

Lees-McRae College ....................57b

Banner Elk, NC

www.lmc.edu

Maryville College .................... 41b

Maryville, TN

maryvillecollege.edu

Oklahoma City University ..........44b

Oklahoma City, OK

www.okcu.edu

Salem College ............................77b

Winston-Salem, NC

www.salem.edu

Tennessee Tech University ...... 58b

Cookeville, TN

www.morethantech.org

Texas State University —

San Marcos ............................. 29b

San Marcos, TX

www.txstate.edu

Union University ..................... 21b

Jackson, TN

www.uu.edu

University of Dallas ...................44b

Irving, TX

www.udallas.edu

University of South Carolina

Upstate......................................21b

Spartanburg, SC

www.uscupstate.edu

University of Texas at Dallas ..... 4b

Dallas, TX

www.utdallas.edu

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n don’t be swayed by rankings.Big names are hard to ignore, as are those “Best 100 Colleges” lists. However, schools like Harvard, Yale and Princeton have only about a 10-percent acceptance rate.

While a “brand-name” school may indeed be the right place for you, it may not be. Don’t limit yourself to only the top 15 or 20 ranked schools. The best school for you could be one you’ve never heard of before. Do some research and see what else is out there.

n what qualities are important to you?What are you looking for in a college? More than just a name, right? It might help to make a list of some of the qualities you want in a school, such as:

Strength in intended major. Whether it’s history or biochemistry, if you know what you’d like to study in college, apply to schools that not only offer the kind of program you want, but also excel in that area.

Financial aid availability. This is often an overriding factor in selecting a college. What

kinds of scholarships and/or loans do your schools of choice offer, and do you qualify?

Size. When you envision yourself on campus, what does it look like? Is it sprawling with hundreds of people milling about, or is it smaller, with some recognizable faces?

Location. Would you prefer to go to college in a major metropolitan city, in the suburbs of a city or in a small college town?

Campus life. What kind of students would you feel most at home with? Preppy? Artsy? Competitive? Laid-back? Are you interested in a school where athletics are big? Or would a smaller liberal arts college suit you better?

n does it feel right? Get to know a school as well as you can. Visit the campus. Talk to current students. Become a fan on Facebook. Could you see yourself thriving in that environment?

Don’t rely solely on others—or college rankings—to tell you where to apply. Also rely on yourself, your research and your smarts, and you’ll be likely to end up at the college that’s just right.

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for an increasing number of students, “going green” is more than just a trend. It’s a subject they want to devote their lives to. At colleges and universities across the country, students are flocking to environmental studies programs, which focus on human interaction with the earth.

Most of these programs combine classes on the physical environment with courses on environmental policy. Biology, geography and geology are some of the major’s core disciplines, while many programs also cover some aspect of

environmental technology.

Classes vary by school but often allow students to study environmental law and politics, investigate climate change, study the ways in which the environment changes over time, and make educated predictions about what could happen in the future.

Environmental studies majors should expect hands-

on courses that provide practical field experience. At

Dickinson College, for example, the Luce Semester gives students

the opportunity to apply lessons from the classroom in a real-world context as they investigate issues affecting two

watershed regions: the Chesapeake Bay and the lower Mississippi River Basin. Through field research and interaction with scientists and members of the community, participants get a firsthand look at topics such as aquatic science, environmental justice, coastal geomorphology and more.

But environmental studies extends beyond science and approaches the man-and-nature equation from a philosophical standpoint, asking questions about humans’ basic role on Earth. Recent environmental studies courses include Psychology of Climate Change at the University of Oregon, Blood and Oil: Natural Resources, Poverty and Violence at the University of California Santa Cruz, and Race, Class and Pollution Politics at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Some schools offer more specialized minors, like the energy and water sustainability minor at Rice University.

Environmental studies majors can explore a variety of career paths, including environmental engineering, land-use management, ecology, climatology, teaching, research, environmental consulting, government work, lobbying, law or journalism, to name a few.

While environmental studies students are tackling eco-issues in the classroom

Eco-centricStudents nationwide explore human impact on the environment



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(and in the field), more and more colleges and universities are creating campus-wide initiatives to encourage all students, faculty and staff to think green. Many schools, like Dickinson, Indiana University, the University of Michigan, Arizona State, Iowa State and the University of San Francisco, have established offices of sustainability or green initiative programs. These programs strive to engage everyone on campus in sustainability efforts and reduce the school’s negative impact on the environment.

The new Planet Blue initiative at the University of Michigan, for instance, includes Planet Blue teams that work with students, faculty and staff to identify opportunities for energy conservation and recycling in buildings on campus. Students are invited to make suggestions for energy savings in their dorms or classrooms. According to the website, “[a] one percent reduction in utility usage translates to over $1,000,000 in annual savings to the university.”

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in 2009, the college board, the company that administers the sat, implemented a new policy called Score Choice. What does this mean for you? If you take the test more than once, you’ll now be able to choose the test date(s) from which scores are sent to the colleges you designate. The ACT has long permitted students to select which testing date scores to send to colleges.

Though more schools are making the tests optional, many still place a great deal of weight on test scores when deciding which students to admit.

However, not everyone is happy about Score Choice. Some schools, such as Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, Yale University, Pomona College, Cornell University and the University of Southern California, among others, have rejected Score Choice, requiring students to submit all of their scores from all test dates. So be sure to find out whether the schools you’re applying to adhere to Score Choice or not. But don’t worry too much if a school doesn’t accept Score Choice—many schools take the higher of the scores in each section anyway, so it may benefit you to send in scores from more than one test date.

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n Take the PSAT if it’s offered at your school.

n Determine which test (ACT or SAT) would better suit your skill set. In general, the SAT is an “aptitude” test that measures a student’s ability to solve problems, while the ACT covers your knowledge of specific subject matters.

n Take multiple practice exams in a timed environment. This will help you decide which test to take, while also boosting your confidence.

n Take the test more than once if you think you can significantly improve your score. (Most students can, but this means more studying.)

n Relax and keep the test in perspective. Yes, it’s important, but it’s not the only factor in admissions decisions.

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What does this mean, exactly? If the college can’t decide between you and a few other students, your expressed interest in the school could make all the difference.

Colleges and universities measure your interest by keeping track of the commu-nications you have with the admissions office and faculty members and any visits you make to the campus. While knowing this is all well and good, it would proba-bly also help to have some specific steps in mind as you attempt to prove your devotion to a college.

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1 Visit the campus. Take a tour and ar-range to sit in on a class. Talk to current students. If you already know what you might major in, try to meet with a pro-fessor in that department.

2 Attend a college fair or a prospective student informational session at your high school. Don’t just show up—make your presence known by signing in and speak-ing with the admissions representatives.

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Toughest class ever?Or your favorite class ever?There are classes at Iowa State where you’ll get lost in the moment. The lectures. The all-nighters. Comparing notes. Reading. Rereading. Practice quizzes. Office hours. Study groups. One last 24 hours of cramming. And when you finally put the pen down and close the Blue Book, you’ll be surprised. By what you can survive. By how much you enjoyed it.

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Virtually everything Coker does – in and out of the classroom – builds leadership and communication skills, and hones creative and critical thinking abilities. These are skills that benefit students for the rest of their lives.

Founded in 1908, Coker is a comprehensive, career-oriented liberal arts college located in Hartsville, S.C. Many classes are taught at round tables, a teaching style recognized for promoting the discussion of ideas. In fact, no matter what classes you take at Coker, you participate in engaged learning. You’re

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Outside the classroom, Coker students enjoy a wide array of activities including lots of clubs and organizations, internship and study abroad opportunities, guest lectures, special events and athletics.

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Serving the greater community is central to the college experience.

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often you visit their sites (though there’s no need to go overboard with this!). It also helps you gather informa-tion and prepare questions for your campus visits or interviews.

4 E-mail with admissions representa-tives and current students. Ask thought-ful questions that can’t be answered on the college’s website.

5 Join an admissions chat, become a Facebook fan or follow the college on Twitter. Use all media outlets at your disposal, and be an active participant in the conversation.

6 Request an interview. Asking for one will not only demonstrate your level of interest, but it will also reveal your willingness to take initiative. Web-cam and online interviews are also growing in popularity, so see if your preferred college offers an option like that if you’re unable to schedule an in-person interview.

7 After you’ve submitted your appli-cation, follow up! Make sure the admis-sions office has all of the information it needs from you.

8 Let the college know that it’s one of your top choices. Be genuine. Admis-sions reps will know if you’re faking it.

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when you hear the word “dorms,” you probably think of cramped, one-size-fits-all rooms that house two, three or even four students. Well, the dorm rooms of your parents’ and grandparents’ generations are still around—but the good news is that there are a few trends pioneering a new frontier in your upcoming college living experience. In the 21st century, opportunities are aplenty for a more comfortable (or at least more interesting) dorm experience, so check out these options when you’re deciding on colleges.

One trend that’s gaining ground is the green housing movement. At several colleges around the country, students are opting to live in cooperative housing and “student habitats” that encourage community living and environmental sustainability. For example, Michigan State University has a 12-property Student Housing Cooperative in which students share living, cooking, cleaning and repair skills with one another and with the surrounding community of East Lansing.

Likewise, at Oberlin College, four historic cooperative houses exist to help students learn democratic living. The Oberlin Student Cooperative Association’s goal is to “provide at-cost housing and dining services to hundreds of students at Oberlin College,” according to Oberlin’s website. Students cook and dine together, and while meat is an option, the houses also serve vegans and vegetarians.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is luxury housing, which some campuses are offering as a way to draw students to their schools. At Wingate University in North Carolina, a new $12 million living facility boasts a pool, clubhouse, fitness center and other facilities not

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If you think your roommate’s an animal, well, maybe he literally is! One more trend hitting the nation is the “pet-friendly” dorm. At schools such as Stephens College in Missouri, Washington & Jefferson College, and Case Western Reserve University, wings of selected dormitories are reserved for students who want to bring their pets with them to school. Some of these schools only allow certain types of pets (Case Western Reserve doesn’t allow dogs, for example), so make sure to check beforehand to see if your pet is eligible for dorm life. And remember that rules are usually adjusted as trends grow: At Eckerd College in Florida, a huge boa constrictor scared residents, so the following year, the college adopted a size limit rule for snakes!

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If you think your roommate’s an animal, well, maybe he literally is! One more trend hitting the nation is the “pet-friendly” dorm. At schools such as Stephens College in Missouri, Washington & Jefferson College, and Case Western Reserve University, wings of selected dormitories are reserved for students who want to bring their pets with them to school. Some of these schools only allow certain types of pets (Case Western Reserve doesn’t allow dogs, for example), so make sure to check beforehand to see if your pet is eligible for dorm life. And remember that rules are usually adjusted as trends grow: At Eckerd College in Florida, a huge boa constrictor scared residents, so the following year, the college adopted a size limit rule for snakes!

Whatever your fancy, as you think more about college, make sure you keep an eye on the options that could be tailored to your living preferences. You might stumble across more choices than you thought.

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CereaL CheMiStry. No, it’s not the sparks that fly when your Rice Krispies crackle—cereal chemistry is the process of making healthy, great-tasting cereal. You can thank cereal chemists for inventing some of the best concoctions over the years (Honey Nut Cheerios, anyone?), or do one better by joining their ranks.Kansas State University, North Dakota State University, Purdue University (Food Science Department)

toy DeSiGn. Though the title of this degree seems self-explanatory, a lot goes into becoming a children’s toy designer. Prepare to learn some child psychology, 3-D visualization, mechanical engineering and some plain old Thomas Edison perseverance.Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles, Savannah College of Art and Design

raiLroaD oPerationS. Only a handful of schools around the country offer this degree; it prepares future train conductors, rail crews, train signalers and tracklayers for service. Put all those years of playing with toy trains to good use. Sacramento City College, San Bernardino Valley College, St. Philip’s College in Texas

Mortuary SCienCe. This one’s not for the faint of heart. Future morticians study dead bodies and learn embalming. Some students go on to become full-fledged funeral directors. One great perk is that there is always a huge demand for morticians, since the industry is never going to, uh, die.Lindenwood University in Missouri, Eastern Michigan University

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When you first start thinking about college, you will probably have a general idea of what your choices for a major are. You could study humanities, science, art, business, education, music and so on—you know the drill. But what if none of the traditional areas of study really set fire to your passions? You might be surprised to learn that there are plenty of specialized college degrees just underneath the academic surface, waiting to be discovered. One of the following extra-unique majors might be just what you’ve been looking for.

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When most people hear the word “leader,” they associate it with a position or title: boss, CEO, team captain. But leadership doesn’t have to be “official,” and you don’t have to be an outgoing extrovert to lead. Hsieh didn’t set out to be a leader (he’s actually rather shy). He simply believed in himself and his idea, and the rest followed.

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ap course: An Advanced Placement (AP) class is a college-level course of-fered at your high school that can pro-vide you with college credit when you enter your freshman year.

ap exam: An exam you can take upon completing an Advanced Placement class in high school. Many colleges grant cred-its based on AP test scores.

award package: This refers to the kind of financial aid (scholarships and loans) a school is willing and able to offer you.

common application: A general col-lege application that students may use to apply to any of the approximately 350 schools that accept it.

early action: A type of admissions process that allows students to apply early to a school, usually by November 1, and receive a decision earlier, usually in mid-December.

early decision: Similar to early action, but those who apply early decision to a school and are accepted must withdraw all other applications and enroll in that college; early decision is binding.

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ap course: An Advanced Placement (AP) class is a college-level course of-fered at your high school that can pro-vide you with college credit when you enter your freshman year.

ap exam: An exam you can take upon completing an Advanced Placement class in high school. Many colleges grant cred-its based on AP test scores.

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common application: A general col-lege application that students may use to apply to any of the approximately 350 schools that accept it.

early action: A type of admissions process that allows students to apply early to a school, usually by November 1, and receive a decision earlier, usually in mid-December.

early decision: Similar to early action, but those who apply early decision to a school and are accepted must withdraw all other applications and enroll in that college; early decision is binding.

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sat: A three-hour-and-forty-five-min-ute admission exam composed of criti-cal reading, math and writing sections. It differs from the ACT in that it tends to measure a student’s aptitude for reasoning and math skills, rather than specific information learned.

sat subject tests: These tests assess your knowledge and skills in a particu-lar subject area. While some colleges request certain Subject Tests for admis-sion or placement, other schools allow applicants to choose which tests they take.

scholarship: An amount of money or other aid granted to a student—because of merit or need—to pursue a college education.

wait list: A list of applicants to a col-lege who haven’t been accepted or denied. If openings develop, the college may offer admission to some of the students on the wait list.

work-study: Based on financial need, the Federal Work-Study program pro-vides part-time employment to stu-dents to help with college expenses. Non-federal work-study is not based on financial need, and availability varies by school.

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Circle K

Circle K International is the largest collegiate community service program in the world, with more than 11,000 members in 17 nations. Although each Circle K club is sponsored by a Kiwanis club, college and university students govern the entire organization.

In the fall of 2008, for example, the Circle K Club at SUNY Potsdam organized the “Light the Night Walk,”

which raised funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The club has also brought in money for causes such as Coats for Kids, UNICEF, Habitat for Humanity and highway clean-up programs.

At Carnegie Mellon University, the Circle K club participates in activities on and off campus to benefit organizations like Juvenile Diabetes and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The school’s biggest event is the weeklong “Whatever Drive,” held every spring during finals. When they move out, students donate items to Goodwill and the Food Bank that they might otherwise have thrown out.

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If you think you might prefer an active volunteer experience, you can take advantage of the United Way’s Alternative Spring Break while in high school or in college.

This program got its start in 2006 as a collaboration between MTV and the United Way. Over the last three years, the Alternative Spring Break program has sent students to local communities across the Gulf Coast to help rebuild areas affected by Hurricanes Ivan, Katrina and Rita. Volunteers also go into

Making good on campusbetween the state of the economy

and the state of the planet, it’s never

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hand to others. Volunteering your time

to a cause you’re passionate about

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volunteer options for you to consider,

though keep in mind that there are

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America’s inner cities to assist the work of nonprofits.

For example, in 2009, students went to Detroit to help build affordable housing and construct ramps in the homes of people with disabilities. And in Wabash Valley, IN, students repaired and rebuilt flood-damaged homes.

Whether you’d prefer to incorporate volunteer work into your day-to-day life, or simply want to spend a week assisting a community in need, any college you choose will offer you unique volunteer opportunities that suit your lifestyle.

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as you get closer to college-age, you’ve no doubt been subjected to hints and horror stories about what it’s “really like.” But how do you separate fact from fiction so you’re not blindsided once you arrive on campus? Let’s take a closer look at some pesky myths that keep buzzing around.

Pick a major before you begin college, or you’ll end up on the seven-year plan.

Not everybody knows what they want to do right away (in fact, most kids probably don’t). You have time to take the core classes and see if any areas spark your interest. A good deadline to shoot for is to declare a major at the beginning of your second year. Don’t panic if later you want to switch—many students do it. If you keep track of your courses and talk to your advisor, he or she can help you figure out how to change your major most efficiently.

Stick with the people you meet right away; you’ll become best friends.

You’ll connect with your roommate, floor-mates and classmates first, but that doesn’t mean you won’t settle into different friendships later. Most likely you’ll be spending four years in one place, and as you grow and change, your relationships will also change. Relax, be friendly, sit with strangers at lunch, visit different campus organizations and join pick-up games of Frisbee on the quad. You might end up really clicking with people you never expected to.

Take some easy classes to maintain your GPA.

So all your floor-mates are taking History of Rock and Roll. Well, chances are the class is not as easy as they think. Plan for a high volume of work no matter what the course. Sure, you’ll be taking elective classes, but take those you think you’ll really like or that are in line with your degree.

College is your chance to party all the time.

Since you’ll most likely be living away from home for the first time, it’s true that you’ll be able to socialize and spend your time largely how you want to. But the simple reality is that you won’t be able to party excessively and also maintain your grades (or your health).

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Well, then you’ll be studying all the time.

College is a lot more work than high school. But that doesn’t mean you’ll be packing a toothbrush for a 16-week campout at the library. There will still be time to socialize and participate in some cool extracurricular activities. Once you figure out how often your tests are, what each professor’s expectations are and which chapters in that biology textbook you can probably just skim, you’ll be able to figure out a balanced study routine that gives you some downtime, too.

You’re going to be living in a closet-sized room, so pack light!

Many students do end up living in a standard-size dorm room, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to be limited to an 8’ by 8’ home for the next year or two. There are so many options for college living today that you’ll have a number of choices to pick from. Depending on the school, you might be able to secure a campus apartment, or a luxury dorm room, or even live in a cooperative house (see our brief “Beyond the Box: The new faces of dorm living” for explanations of these alternative living opportunities). Keep in mind, however, that these might be limited to upperclassmen. Also, it might be a good idea to live in a dorm your first year, where it’s easier to meet people. Lots of students are also opting to live at home to save money these days, so feel no shame about doing so yourself.

Get ready to gain 10, 15 or 20 pounds.

The so-called “freshman 15” is not inevitable. Colleges and universities provide plenty of opportunities to eat healthy and stay active. Most colleges now even provide organic and vegetarian options in their dining services. Go to the gym, take advantage of all the walking paths around campus, ride a bike or join an intramural sport. You can develop the right habits early on, and maybe you’ll actually lose weight in college!

The bottom line is that college is a time when you’ll be able to make your own decisions. Making the right ones will guarantee a great college experience.

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According to English Professor Kathryn Moncrief, what really set Bruce’s work apart from the 30 other students who submitted portfolios was his range and versatility as a writer. “He tackled three different genres with equal facility,” she says.

Says Professor Robert Mooney, Bruce is “a writer who looks at others with em-pathy and curiosity. He gives a voice to those who are voiceless.”

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No, they’re not in the dictionary yet, but chances are you

didn’t blink at these names. As a high school student,

you probably have an account on one or more of these

websites. And if you don’t, it’s possible you’ve seen the

most popular videos on YouTube more times than is

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The most common social media ap-

plications are social networks, which

are Internet sites that connect people

and their information. MySpace and Fa-

cebook are the most commonly known

social networking sites. But a new

social network that’s quickly growing in

popularity is Twitter. Even though few

high school students use Twitter yet, it

is already the third-largest social net-

working site in the world. It allows its

users to post ultra-short status updates,

called “tweets,” and communicate with

others through the site. You can view

your friends’ Twitter feeds on the web-

site itself or have them automatically

sent to your cell phone. Many busi-

nesses also use Twitter to communicate

with their customers about their latest

products and activities.

An increasing number of colleges have

Twitter accounts to promote events

and update potential applicants about

new developments at their schools.

Colleges like the University of Illi-

nois, Viterbo University, Oregon State

University and Johns Hopkins Univer-

sity have established Twitter pages on

which you can follow what’s happen-

ing in admissions.

Some colleges have taken Twitter even

further. For example, Georgia Tech

has 25 “feeds,” where you can follow

what’s happening in a wide range of

academic departments, sports, and

general campus news. As stated on the

college’s website, Twitter users com-

municate in 140 characters or less to

answer one simple question: What are

you doing?



Digg is another trendy social network:

Its users determine which sites, images

and videos on the Internet are the most

popular. Users submit their own con-

tent, and others can click on the “Digg”

button to determine what they like best

(items with the most “Diggs” move to

the front page). On Flickr, people can

post and share personal photos. And

don’t forget YouTube, one more social

site known for its massive database of

videos posted by anybody and every-

body—ranging from hilarious to rude

to mundane to just plain bizarre.

Web 2.0

All of these websites fall under an In-

ternet umbrella called Web 2.0. When

the Internet first became accessible to

the general public in the 1990s, it was

mainly a collection of static websites

that provided direct information (called

Web 1.0). By contrast, Web 2.0 is inter-

active in nature. Its information can

be changed by you, the Internet user.

Although some experts are saying that

the Internet is moving toward Web 3.0,

there is no official agreement about

what that means yet.

So what does all of this geek talk mean

for your future? Well, it’s going to mean

plenty! Once you start researching col-

leges and universities, you will discover

a whole world of Web 2.0 and social

media opportunities that can help you

find, choose and gain acceptance to the

colleges you want. It’s essential to look

both at how colleges are using these

social media outlets and how you can

use social media to represent yourself

in the best possible light as you begin

the application process.

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How Colleges Use Social Media

Colleges are taking advantage of the

social media movement to market

themselves to you. As a college shopper

in this environment, you have the good

fortune of being able to collect more

information than any student who

has come before. Indiana Univer-

sity (IU) is one such school that has

started using social media in order

to help people learn more about it.

Sarah Gallagher Dvorak, director of

communications at IU, says that the

university uses student-written blogs

as one way to recruit potential ap-

plicants.

“High school students have the op-

portunity to read about the lives of

IU scholars, which helps to paint a

picture of their future selves at IU,”

she says. Indiana also has a Facebook

page that accepted students can join

in order to build a sense of first-year

community before they arrive on

campus. Dvorak points out the imme-

diate convenience of IU’s online pres-

ence: “We currently have more than

2,000 fans of the page, and within the

first 12 hours the page was live, we

had approximately 800.”

Agnes Scott College in Georgia even

encourages high-schoolers to become

fans of their Facebook admissions

page before applying. “Social media

gives us an opportunity to have frank

discussions about the truths and

myths of attending a women’s college

and a liberal arts college,” says Kerry

Meyers, the school’s director of Inter-

net communications. On the page,

curious students can join admis-

sions discussions or have a conversa-

tion with an admissions counselor.

“It allows students to learn about the

special identity and quirks of Agnes

Scott from many people on campus,”

Meyers adds.

Johns Hopkins (JHU) and SUNY

Plattsburgh are two schools that have

integrated social media into “every

phase of the admissions process,”

according to Daniel Creasy, JHU as-

sociate admissions director. Both

universities post video blogs on

YouTube in addition to maintaining a

presence on blogging sites, Facebook

and Twitter. SUNY Plattsburgh ad-

ditionally uses Flickr to allow students



learn more about it. Sarah Gallagher

Dvorak, director of communications

at IU, says that the university uses

student-written blogs as one way to

recruit potential applicants.

“High school students have the op-

portunity to read about the lives of IU

scholars, which helps to paint a picture

of their future selves at IU,” she says.

Indiana also has a Facebook page that

accepted students can join in order

to build a sense of first-year com-

munity before they arrive on campus.

Dvorak points out the immediate

convenience of IU’s online presence:

“We currently have more than 2,000

fans of the page, and within the first

12 hours the page was live, we had

approximately 800 fans.”

Johns Hopkins (JHU) and SUNY

Plattsburgh are two schools that have

integrated social media into “every

phase of the admissions process,”

according to Daniel Creasy, JHU as-

sociate admissions director. Both

universities post video blogs on

YouTube in addition to maintaining a

presence on blogging sites, Facebook

and Twitter. SUNY Plattsburgh addi-

tionally uses Flickr to allow students

to post photos of campus life.

Creasy says that teenagers are espe-

cially comfortable with social media,

noting, “We are communicating with

today’s youth the way they communi-

cate with each other.” Devin Mason,

associate director of new media at

SUNY Plattsburgh, confirms this:

“Facebook is where our students are.

They are far more engaged with what

goes on there than they are with tradi-

tional media or e-mail.”

How You Should Use Social Media

While your comfort level with social

media may be extremely high, remem-

ber that your risk level can also be

high. Information-sharing of any kind

has some risk attached, and when you

are putting information about yourself

into cyberspace, you are consciously

(or unconsciously) conveying a certain

image to anybody who can access that

information.

Maintain a Facebook profile that is

formal and professional while still

spotlighting your interests and involve-



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to post photos of campus life.

Creasy says that teenagers are espe-

cially comfortable with social me-

dia, noting, “We are communicat-

ing with today’s youth the way they

communicate with each other.”

Devin Mason, associate director of

new media at SUNY Plattsburgh,

confirms this: “Facebook is where

our students are. They are far more

engaged with what goes on there

than they are with traditional me-

dia or e-mail.”

How You Should Use Social Media

While your comfort level with so-

cial media may be extremely high,

remember that your risk level can

also be high. Information-sharing

of any kind has some risk attached,

and when you are putting informa-

tion about yourself into cyberspace,

you are consciously (or uncon-

sciously) conveying a certain image

to anybody who can access that

information.

Maintain a Facebook profile that

is formal and professional while

still spotlighting your interests and

involvement with activities. But take

your cyber-persona a step further:

Don’t just maintain your image—

promote it! Schools are interested in

your many facets as a person. If you

can use the Internet to show schools

a more vivid picture of who you

truly are, then do it.

For example, if you are interested

in astronomy, try starting a star-

gazing update feed on Twitter. If



you aspire to be a creative writer,

you can develop a writing portfo-

lio blog that showcases your best

work. Become a fan of the Facebook

pages of the schools you want to

apply to, and make your presence

known: Join admissions discussions

and start new ones. You could even

upload a personal video essay on

YouTube. Your relationship with

social media isn’t passive; it’s active.

Take this fabulous opportunity to

creatively and respectfully put your-

self online, before you even start the

formal application process.

You can also build a great online

community for yourself that will

connect you to your campus immedi-

ately after you are admitted. Dvorak

explains this advantage: “We are able

to create an IU community in a way

traditional communication methods

don’t provide. Becoming part of a

community helps [students] embrace

and internalize a sense of belonging

that may have otherwise been dif-

ficult to come by.” As you represent

yourself and build community, be

careful not to put anything online

that is embarrassing or too personal.

Colleges may see your profile, so

think about whether your admission

or scholarship chances would be

enhanced or jeopardized before you

post anything.

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the workplace no matter what, you

can use the next few years of your

life—while the economy is down—

to enhance the skills you are already

developing as a teenager.

Not only can you use social media

skills to help you get into college,

but you can also use them to your

advantage once you’re in college and

even beyond. So many companies are

looking for new graduates well-versed

in Web 2.0 culture that, if you start

now, you can build the essential skills

you need over the next four to six

years. Companies and organizations

use social networking to discover and

hire interns and new employees. As a

college student, you can develop busi-

ness contacts; gain information about

what career you want to pursue; build

a community of people online; and

communicate with acquaintances,

professors and working profession-

als. Networking doesn’t have to start

after college. Sometimes the best jobs,

opportunities and relationships come

from knowing the right people—so

why not know the right people online

as well?

Mason of SUNY emphasizes build-

ing these skills inside and outside

of the classroom over the next few

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The realm of engineering continues to explode into

many fields in which new ideas are encouraged

and needed. From saving our planet to exploring

others, students who pursue engineering all have

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“Engineering is not only a much-

needed profession in the world

today, but it’s also one of the coolest

jobs, with all its problem-solving,

emphasis on sustainability, the

environment, infrastructure, renew-

able energy, and information and

communications technology, that a

young person can ever have,” says

E. Manos Maragakis, dean of the

College of Engineering at the Uni-

versity of Nevada, Reno.

Students who pursue engineering

degrees will be well-equipped to

take on the diverse range of issues

that the world faces today. The

principles of engineering can be

applied to all parts of the field, but

as students narrow their areas of

study, specialized branches emerge,

including civil, environmental, com-

puter science, electrical, mechanical,

chemical, geological, mining, petro-

leum and aeronautical. Engineers

are needed in almost every industry.

Preparing for Engineer-

ing in High School

You can begin to prepare for an

engineering career in high school,

and it may not be as daunting as

you think. A fundamental under-

standing of math and science is key,

and you should be at least at the

precalculus and chemistry/physics

level by the end of high school. But

it’s not only the left side of the brain

you’ll be exercising. Most people

think that engineering requires

strength in math and science, since

it’s primarily analytical. However,

English and writing skills are just as

important as a means to communi-

cate professionally.

“[Students] should take as much

math and science (chemistry and

physics) as they can,” says Ryan

Smith, recruiting coordinator at

the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

“[But] it is also important for stu-

dents to do well in English classes.”

Venetia Petteway, corporate relations

client executive at Kettering Univer-

sity, likewise states that critical think-

ing and proficient writing skills are

needed to “effectively operate and

share information among teams, de-

partments, customers and partners.”

Another important part of prepara-

tion is inquiry, adds Fred Driscoll,

professor at the Wentworth Institute

of Technology. “Students should

ask questions of family, friends,

neighbors, teachers and guidance

counselors to learn more about the

field … Look for opportunities to

experience engineering as part of

a class, presentation, program [or]

employment.”

Just like other colleges, engineering

schools want to see a variety of ex-

periences on your application, such

as dual enrollment (and hopefully

some experience in an engineering

class), AP courses and employment

and volunteer opportunities. Many

universities offer pre-college engi-

neering programs in the summer, so

you can get an early taste of what’s

to come.

Use your ingenuity while explor-

ing engineering possibilities, ideally

before committing a large amount

of time and money. “Search online

to read about different projects that

engineers work on. Look beyond

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mechanical, electrical and civil

engineering to learn about less com-

mon fields, like industrial engineer-

ing, chemical engineering, materials

engineering or agricultural engineering

and if one of those is appealing, learn

more about the education needed,”

suggests Rick Olson, associate profes-

sor of industrial and systems engineer-

ing at the University of San Diego.

Remember, the more experience you

have, the better prepared you will

be for your undergraduate studies.

Another advantage of exploring these

avenues is to see if engineering really

is right for you.

College Engineering

Classes

It’s important to choose the engineer-

ing specialization that fits you best.

Fortunately, most colleges allow stu-

dents to wait until the end of their

second year to decide on a major,

leaving the first two years open for

general studies and to explore differ-

ent types of engineering.

“In general, two-thirds of any engi-

neering program is devoted to the

major course, and one-third is devoted

to math and general science courses.

Major courses in all engineering

programs are developed to provide

students [with] strong foundations in

fundamental engineering, as well as

to provide them with knowledge and

experience in analytical, computa-

tional and experimental methods, and

an ability to design and evaluate these

approaches for use in a given situa-

tion,” says Hossein Rahemi, professor

and chair of the Engineering and Tech-

nology Department at Vaughn College

of Aeronautics and Technology.

Devdas Shetty, dean of the College

of Engineering at Lawrence Tech-

nological University, explains, “It is

probably safe to say that, regardless

of the institution’s size [and other de-

mographics], as engineering students

move through the curriculum, work

tends to move toward smaller and

smaller groups and team projects.

Most programs in the senior year re-

quire a capstone project, which is an

engineering project done in a small

team, from concept to fabrication

and testing.”

Engineering programs come in all

flavors imaginable, with one common

thread: when you leave school, you

will be prepared for the workforce.

Many schools even offer co-op pro-

grams, during which students spend

time in the industry. For example, at

Kettering, students alternate every

12 weeks between school and work.

Thesis projects are generally company

projects, so students not only gradu-

ate with job experience, but they also

know how their skills will apply to

the real world.

Many engineering schools also of-

fer 3/2 programs, which are formal

double-degree undergraduate pro-

grams run by two separate colleges

or universities. In these programs,

students study for three years at one

school, followed by two years at the

other school. The student is awarded

two bachelor’s degrees at the end of

the five-year period, one from each

school and generally of different types

(B.A. and B.S.).

No matter what the area of specializa-

tion, engineering graduates will have

many industry choices to explore.

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What to Expect After

You Graduate

After graduating, engineers have sev-

eral options. They can continue their

schooling and earn advanced degrees,

or, for those who are ready to work

straightaway, the options are plenti-

ful. “Regardless of the nature of any

student’s study, with engineering as a

subset, people will be good at what

they love, so prospective engineers

should look into what makes their

‘bells ring,’” Shetty advises.

Olson says that most of their gradu-

ates do “end up in classical engineer-

ing jobs. Recent graduates are work-

ing as design engineers, hardware

engineers, sales engineers [and]

quality manufacturing engineers, in

hospitals as management engineers,

and as systems engineers.” Larry Ja-

cobs, associate dean of the College

of Engineering at Georgia Tech adds,

“New engineers should expect to

focus on addressing society’s grand

challenges, such as developing new

energy sources, providing access to

clean water or engineering better

medicines.”

Students have “unlimited potential

as to where they work,” according to

Maragakis. “They work at local engi-

neering companies, national indus-

tries, state and federal agencies, and

as consultants.”

The Need for Engineers

Because the U.S. economy has been in

a recession, picking a job that is still

in demand is a smart move. Engineer-

ing jobs across the board can suffer

when the economy does, especially

as companies cut costs. However,

the good news is that engineers have

highly transferable skills and are pre-

pared to compete globally. Addition-

ally, those with co-op or internship

experience are more likely to be hired.


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“The current economy has slowed down

employment opportunities ... However,

graduates with engineering knowledge

current with the industry and a mindset

for challenges have an edge in obtaining

employment,” says Rahemi.

The other good news is that “there will

always be a need for engineers in the

workforce. They are creative problem-

solvers, and as long as the world has

problems to be solved and products that

need to be developed, designed, tested

and manufactured, there will be a need

for engineers,” according to Petteway.

Dana Grennier, director of admission

at Milwaukee School of Engineering,

points out that engineers touch every

kind of technology, including “the Inter-

net, computers, airplanes, safe buildings

and pacemakers. Engineers played a

role in developing and creating each of

those. The powerful part of engineer-

ing is you never know what idea will

be next.” That leaves a lot of room for

growth among industries!

Additionally, Maragakis explains,

“More than 50 percent of current sci-

ence and engineering professionals are

approaching retirement. This trend

will remove a huge number of highly

trained workers from the job pool.”

This means more job opportunities for

the younger generations.

Current Trends in

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Schools keep on top of what’s new and

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cells and hybrid technology continue

to find rewarding work.

Chemical engineers are in high de-

mand within the Department of

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from chemical or biological attacks,

according to Petteway. She also points

out that alternative energy technology

is another hot area in which engi-

neers are needed to design large-

scale power plants that can produce

and distribute energy in compliance

with new environmental regulations.

In addition, younger mining and

power engineers must replace the

previous generation. Smith says that

the mining shortage is “causing a

100 percent job placement rate, as

well as high starting wages.”

As needs change, we see engineering

transforming to meet them, using

elements of different branches to cre-

ate solutions. Right now, one of those

specialties is mechatronics (or me-

chanical and electronics engineering).

Engineers in this field study the au-

tomatons that control advanced hy-

brid systems. They create anything

from biomechanical robots (with

complete exoskeletons!) to safety

elements in vehicles, such as the

computer systems that control your

brakes and airbags.

With the high level of demand and

specialized skill required, engineer-

ing has one of the highest starting

salaries for a four-year degree. While

this is important, don’t let salary be

the be-all-end-all factor.

“Engineering, as a degree field, will

always have a place in our society as

long as there are problems to solve,

products to develop, systems to main-

tain, safety issues to enhance, and

technology that is needed to make

things bigger and better or smaller and

faster,” says Petteway. “Engineering is a

great career field for any student who

has the aptitude to take on its chal-

lenges and love it.”

With a degree in engineering, you’ll

be more than ready to tackle the next

problem when it arises.

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design and media careers

art is expanding like

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and exciting directions.

Some of the fastest-growing

art careers are in “nontradi-

tional” fields like fashion

design, gaming and multi-

media design.

Today, the fine arts are as var-

ied as they are creative—from

“traditional” art (painting,

sculpting, photography, etc.) to

“applied arts” (industrial and

environmental design)—and

today’s fine arts programs re-

flect that diversity.


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Across the country, fine arts students

are as likely to be found in front of

a computer as they are in front of an

easel. With the development of new

media, students are venturing into a

wide array of dynamic programs, such

as graphic design, animation, motion

graphics, editorial design and video

production. These programs, which

often draw upon multiple disciplines,

allow students to flex their creativity

and strengthen their range as artists—a

diversity that is valuable to future em-

ployers.

As art continues to take center stage,

affecting everything from our land-

scape to our consumer choices, art and

design programs evolve and strength-

en. Environmental and product design

programs have expanded in response

to concerns over sustainability, mate-

rial usage and design

innovation.

If you think a career in the arts is right

for you, your next step is to decide

which type of school you’d like to at-

tend in order to obtain your bachelor

of fine arts (BFA) degree. You can

study at a specialized art school or in

the art department of a traditional col-

lege or university. Keep in mind that a

BFA must have a certain ratio of liberal

arts to studio courses, no matter the

school, and that specialty art schools

typically offer a strong liberal arts cur-

riculum.

Whichever path you choose, remem-

ber that fine arts and design programs

can be highly competitive. Here’s what

you need to know about applying.

Know Your AudienceDo your research. Check out the web-

sites of the schools you’re interested in

applying to. Find out what programs

and courses are offered; who the

faculty members are; and what con-

nections the school has to museums,

galleries and art/design firms. Many

school sites feature student image col-

lections, which are useful to determine

the kind of work that students create

at a particular school. Look for schools

whose programs and art speak to your

interests. Investigate how the gradu-

ates of a school have fared in obtaining

art- or design-related jobs.

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“Collect catalogs from schools and see

what kind of work is being created at

that college … Go to contemporary gal-

leries in your town or city. Find artists

and designers who are currently practic-

ing. Visit colleges and attend their end-

of-the-year exhibitions.”

If possible, visit the schools you are con-

sidering. In person, you can get a better

sense of the school’s facilities, equip-

ment, environment and student body. If

you can’t visit, see if you can speak with

a current student who is studying in

your field.

Put Pen to Paper (or Mouse to Monitor)Colleges are looking for dedication

and determination in their art and

design applicants. Your application

should reflect your commitment to

your work and to the field of art. While

transcripts, recommendations and test

scores are important, your art portfolio

will be a crucial component of your

application.

You should begin to think about your

portfolio long before you fill out your

applications. “If you don’t keep a

sketchbook, start,” says Judith Aaron,

vice president for enrollment at the

Pratt Institute in New York City. “And

draw, draw, draw.”

Even if drawing isn’t required in your

portfolio or directly related to your

desired major—such as digital media

or photography—it’s an important skill

to develop. “The exercise of drawing

strengthens the connection between

what you see and how you as an art-

ist interpret what you see,” says Sandy

Britton, director of enrollment manage-

ment at Kendall College of Art and De-

sign of Ferris State University.

At the same time, don’t be afraid to

branch out, says Kathleen Keenan, in-

terim dean of admissions at Massachu-

setts College of Art and Design (Mass-

Art). “Challenge yourself by trying dif-

ferent media, even ones that are outside

of your comfort zone. Understand that

not everything you produce will go into

your final portfolio, so produce a lot so

you can be choosy in the end.”

Many art schools, like the Maryland

Institute College of Art (MICA), offer

summer portfolio camps where high

school students can build their portfoli-

os, work with fellow artists and receive

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critiques from college faculty.

“The precollege summer program is a

wonderful way for students to really

develop their artistic skills and build

a portfolio,” says Theresa Bedoya, vice

president for admission and financial

aid at MICA. In addition to observa-

tional drawings (which many schools

require), include pieces in your portfo-

lio that best reflect your talents, areas

of interest and diversity as an artist.

However, it’s not necessary to show one

of everything in your portfolio. Donna

Moran of the Pratt Institute says to

include “no more than 20 pieces” and

adds that “10 good ones are better.”

Bring your portfolio to a National

Portfolio Day near you. These events

take place throughout the country and

provide art students with an excellent

opportunity to meet with college repre-

sentatives from a number of prominent

schools. These representatives will be

available to discuss their programs, re-

view your work and offer feedback.

While a solid portfolio is vital, do not

overlook the other components of your

application. “Many prospective appli-

cants are surprised to learn that we often

deny more applications on the basis of

a weak academic record than a below-

average portfolio,” says Ama Schulman,

admissions counselor at MICA.

“Each school is a little different,” says

Debra Gibbs, admissions counselor at

Parsons The New School for Design.

“We take a holistic approach and look

at the whole student. Grades are as im-

portant as the portfolio. We also require

the student to complete the ‘Parsons

Challenge,’ which is an additional as-

signment where they have to use cre-

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thinking.”

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interview can help identify you as an

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tion, art is venturing into new fields,

creating new expressions and possibili-

ties. Students interested in traditional

graphic design now need to consider

learning web design as well, which in-

volves a different skill set. Students in

MICA’s curatorial studies program re-

search, plan and implement all compo-

nents of mounting a major exhibition,

including curatorial decisions, interpre-

tive texts, exhibition design, public pro-

gramming, public relations, publication

and web design.

Joan Livingstone, professor and chair in

the Department of Fiber and Material

Studies at the School of the Art Insti-

tute of Chicago, notes that artists are

exploring “a wide range of fabrication

technologies ... including the traditions

of painting and sculpture ... as well as

digital facilities with 3-D modeling,

rapid prototyping, image processing ...

and media editing.”

A similar approach is taken in the

Studio for Interrelated Media major

at MassArt, where students “combine

the study of many media, pursuing the

realization of their ideas with the most

appropriate media for each new proj-

ect,” says Keenan.

Many art programs emphasize the im-

portance of practical, industry-related

experience; internship programs are

strongly encouraged and often required.

Of course, in the current economic

climate, most students are interested in

how they’ll find a job when they gradu-

ate, notes Aaron of Pratt. The first place

to look is your school’s career services

center, which can provide information

on internships, networking events and

faculty affiliations. Ask teachers and

counselors for help in identifying the

galleries, design houses and companies

most closely aligned with your area of

focus. And finally, remember to always

keep your portfolio filled with your

best work.

Pauline Estrem is a freelance writer

in Chicago, IL.



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organization, including government.

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knowledge that are able to cross na-

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{ Women’s Colleges 101 }

Women’s colleges were founded

in the mid-1800s to prepare girls

for their future roles as wives

and mothers. Young women who

enrolled in some of these early

schools studied dancing, litera-

ture, singing and religion. Other

women’s colleges began as female

seminaries that trained women to

become teachers, while a smaller

number of schools matched men’s

colleges in the strength of their ac-

ademics. At these schools, women

could study science, philosophy,

math and law.

Over the years, many of the origi-

nal women’s colleges have either

merged with other schools or

started admitting men. But de-

spite the fact that the number of

all-women’s colleges in the United

States peaked in the 1960s, nearly

50 of them remain today.

{ Dispelling the Myths }

Unfortunately, due in part to their

origins, women’s colleges still con-

tend with misperceptions and ste-

reotypes. “Some people perceive us

as a finishing school for ‘rich white

girls,’” says Ken Huus, dean of

admissions at Sweet Briar College.

“That couldn’t be further from the

truth. Students have the full college

experience here, from serious aca-

demics to extracurriculars to social

activities.”

Carol Ann Mooney, president

of Saint Mary’s College in Notre

Dame, IN and vice-chair of the

Women’s College Coalition Board

of Directors, agrees. “There are

some who might say women’s col-

leges are stuck in a time warp and

irrelevant for today’s challenging

and global world,” she says. “Quite

the reverse is true. Women’s college

graduates are better prepared to

lead and compete because every-

thing we do is focused on educat-

ing women.”

Still others view women’s colleges

as isolating, sequestering women

away from men and the “real

world,” says Jeff Hodges, direc-

tor of public relations at Hollins

University. He counters, “After four

years of running the student gov-

ernment, publishing the student

newspaper … and speaking up in

class, [our students] emerge more

confident in their ability to excel

on the job or in graduate school.”

{ The Benefits }

The myths are many but so are the

benefits of an all-female educa-

tion. “Here, students are in a place

that’s completely dedicated to their

learning and growth as young

women,” says Huus. “Classrooms

are organized in a seminar style to

allow for discussions that suit the

way in which women work and

learn best. The machines at the

gym are sized for women, not men.

Everything is designed with young

women in mind.”

At women’s colleges, students also

have more opportunities to lead.

“If there is a student initiative,

every facet of it will be planned,

organized and executed by wom-

en—that alone is fundamental and


important,” says Mooney.

Anne Skleder, dean of Chatham Col-

lege for Women at Chatham University,

adds, “At a women’s college, every-

one—from faculty to student affairs

staff to coaches—have as their mission

educating women for leadership in

their professions and their communi-

ties and for success in their personal

lives.”

The National Survey of Student En-

gagement reports that students who

attend a women’s college are more

likely to obtain doctoral degrees and

earn more money after graduation.

Additionally, according to a March

2009 U.S. News and World Report arti-

cle, women’s colleges operating today

are “among the country’s more ethni-

cally and socioeconomically diverse

liberal arts colleges, offering generous

financial aid packages”—particularly

important in today’s economy.

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The best way to determine whether or

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you is simply to visit one.

“I always advise high school students

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Watts, dean of admissions and finan-

cial aid at Salem College. “The best

way to evaluate whether or not a

women’s college (or any college) is the

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faculty and admissions counselors.”

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qualities you’d like to develop while


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{ Women’s Colleges 101 }Women’s colleges were founded in the

mid-1800s to prepare girls for their future

roles as wives and mothers. Young women

who enrolled in some of these early

schools studied dancing, literature, sing-

ing and religion. Other women’s colleges

began as female seminaries that trained

women to become teachers, while a small-

er number of schools matched men’s col-

leges in the strength of their academics. At

these schools, women could study science,

philosophy, math and law.

Over the years, many of the original

women’s colleges have either merged with

other schools or started admitting men.

But despite the fact that the number of

all-women’s colleges in the United States

peaked in the 1960s, nearly 50 of them

remain today.

{ Dispelling the Myths }Unfortunately, due in part to their ori-

gins, women’s colleges still contend with

misperceptions and stereotypes. “Some

people perceive us as a finishing school

for ‘rich white girls,’” says Ken Huus,

dean of admissions at Sweet Briar Col-

lege. “That couldn’t be further from the

truth. Students have the full college ex-

perience here, from serious academics to

extracurriculars to social activities.”

Carol Ann Mooney, president of Saint

Mary’s College in Notre Dame, IN and

vice-chair of the Women’s College Coali-

tion Board of Directors, agrees. “There are

some who might say women’s colleges are

stuck in a time warp and irrelevant for

today’s challenging and global world,” she

says. “Quite the reverse is true. Women’s

college graduates are better prepared to

lead and compete because everything we

do is focused on educating women.”

Still others view women’s colleges as iso-

lating, sequestering women away from

men and the “real world,” says Jeff Hodg-

es, director of public relations at Hollins

University. He counters, “After four years

of running the student government,

publishing the student newspaper …

and speaking up in class, [our students]

emerge more confident in their ability to

excel on the job or in graduate school.”

{ The Benefits }The myths are many but so are the ben-

efits of an all-female education. “Here,

students are in a place that’s completely

dedicated to their learning and growth as

young women,” says Huus. “Classrooms

are organized in a seminar style to allow


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in college. “If a young woman responds

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even pushed to exceed her goals, a wom-

en’s college would be a great choice,”

says Watts.

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Women’s colleges may offer certain ad-

vantages and opportunities that coed

institutions don’t. While some schools

provide courses that focus on women’s

contributions in history and society, oth-

ers offer formalized leadership programs

or certificates.

At Salem College, for example, the Cen-

ter for Women Writers features celebrat-

ed women authors who speak to students

and conduct master classes, according to

Watts. The college also houses the Wom-

en in Science and Math Program, which

is “designed to offer academic and career

support for Salem students interested in

science and mathematics.”

Says Skleder, students at Chatham Col-

lege for Women can take advantage of

the Pennsylvania Center for Women in

Politics and Public Policy, which aims

to increase women’s political participa-

tion and advocacy, or the Rachel Carson

Center, which focuses on environmental

sustainability.

No matter the academic offerings, an all-

female education is distinctive in and of

itself. “The true uniqueness in our classes

is the collaborative approach to teaching

and learning that takes place in our small

classroom environment,” says Mooney.

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where do boys fit into the picture? And

what’s the social scene like? If these de-

tails are among your concerns, you can

rest easy.

Men and women often take classes to-

gether even while attending separate

schools. “Most women’s colleges offer

co-curricular and extracurricular experi-

ences at local coeducational institutions,”

says Mooney. For example, Saint Mary’s

students can take classes at the nearby

University of Notre Dame.

Though young men can often be found

on the campuses of women’s colleges,

socializing informally or in groups, many

schools also host coed activities through-

out the year, Hodges says. At Hollins, for

example, the Activities Board presents

Fall Party, Fall Formal, Mayfest, Spring

Cotillion and an ongoing cycle of live

music performances.

Aside from commingling with coed

schools, social life at a women’s college

chiefly centers on female friendships.

“Students and alumnae from women’s

colleges report having deep, lifelong

friendships, not only among their peers

but also across generations,” says Marilyn

Hammond, communications manager at

Agnes Scott College.

Whether or not you decide that a wom-

en’s college is right for you, don’t imme-

diately dismiss the possibility based on

some false perceptions. An open mind—

enriched by an exceptional all-female

education—could land you exactly

where you want to be.

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• The Princeton Review has ranked OU among the best in the nation in terms of academic excellence and cost for students.

• For the second time in three years, an OU Debate Team has won the national championship in debate. The winning team in the recent Cross Examination Debate Association’s national championship was composed of sophomore RJ Giglio and junior Nick Watts. • OU’s business entrepreneurship program ranks among the 10 best in the United States. • OU’s Campaign for Scholarships has allowed the university to more than double new scholarships for students in just four years.

• OU has the academically highest ranked student body at a public university in Oklahoma.

• OU ranks first in the Big 12 and at the top in the nation in international reciprocal exchange agreements with universities around the world. The University has 174 student exchange agreements with universities in 66 countries. OU plans to increase participation in study-abroad programs by 50 percent over the next four years. • An OU student recently became the only recipient from Oklahoma to be named a Truman Scholar this year. This prestigious national award is given based on a student’s leadership potential, intellectual ability and the likelihood of “making a difference.”

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ics—it sounds great, right? But where

do boys fit into the picture? And what’s

the social scene like? If these details are

among your concerns, you can rest easy.

Men and women often take classes to-

gether even while attending separate

schools. “Most women’s colleges offer

co-curricular and extracurricular experi-

ences at local coeducational institutions,”

says Mooney. For example, Saint Mary’s

students can take classes at the nearby

University of Notre Dame.

Though young men can often be found

on the campuses of women’s colleges,

socializing informally or in groups, many

schools also host coed activities through-

out the year, Hodges says. At Hollins, for

example, the Activities Board presents

Fall Party, Fall Formal, Mayfest, Spring

Cotillion and an ongoing cycle of live mu-

sic performances.

Aside from commingling with coed

schools, social life at a women’s college

chiefly centers on female friendships.

“Students and alumnae from women’s col-

leges report having deep, lifelong friend-

ships, not only among their peers but also

across generations,” says Marilyn Ham-

mond, communications manager at Agnes

Scott College.

Whether or not you decide that a wom-

en’s college is right for you, don’t imme-

diately dismiss the possibility based on

some false perceptions. An open mind—

enriched by an exceptional all-female

education—could land you exactly where

you want to be.

Julie Bogart is the editor of My College

Guide.


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to you, a crowded waiting room may be distressing, but

to doctors, physical therapists and other health care

providers, it’s a visible sign of success. People get sick

and injured no matter what’s happening with the economy, and

this is only one reason why a career in health care remains

so popular.

In fact, says Charles Kunert, dean of the College of Theology, Arts

and Sciences at Concordia University in Oregon, the additional

stress of a poor economy may deepen the need for health care.

Additionally, if current efforts to make health insurance more

accessible are successful, the demand for these types of services

should increase.

According to Frank Mittermeyer, director of the Center for

Health Professions at Elmhurst College, “There are shortages

in every health care field, from doctors and nurses to medical

assistants and clinical lab technologists—for that reason … these

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Professional Schools (medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Pharmacy)Several health professions, like medi-

cine, dentistry, optometry and pharma-

cy, require a four-year undergraduate de-

gree followed by admission to a profes-

sional school. These health professions

require you to pass a licensure exam

before you can practice professionally.

Note that there really isn’t a formal pre-

med or pre-dentistry major. You’ll need

to pick a major while making absolutely

sure you’ve taken the courses required

by the medical or other professional

school (for example, you’ll inevitably

need to take certain science courses).

Becoming a doctor isn’t easy, but the

rewards can be well worth it. You’ll

need an undergraduate degree, plus

four years of medical school to earn a

doctorate in medicine (better known as

an MD). This schooling, plus an intern-

ship and residency in a specialty area,

usually takes about 10 to 12 years to

complete. The payoff: Earnings for doc-

tors and surgeons are the highest among

all professions.

Pharmacists will continue to be in high

demand for an aging population in

need of prescription drugs. Employ-

ment of pharmacists is expected to

grow by 22 percent between 2006 and

2016. A Doctor in Pharmacy (PharmD)

is required, which takes a minimum of

six years to complete.

Optometrists, or eye doctors, earn a

Doctor of Optometry (OD) and help

patients improve their vision by pre-

scribing glasses and contacts. They

work to prevent eye diseases by detect-

ing problems early through eye exams.

Don’t want to put in the time it takes to

become a doctor or one of these other

professionals? Not to worry—there are

still plenty of rewarding health care

professions for you to choose from.

Nursing“Registered nurses are the backbone of

the nation’s health care system, includ-

ing hospitals and community clinics,”

says Marla Weston, RN, CEO of the

American Nurses Association.

Nurses hold roughly 2.5 million jobs.

But, despite the large number of nurses,

the shortage of registered nurses (RNs)

in the United States could reach as high

as 500,000 by 2025, according to a

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PC’s strong academic program and caring community of students and professors are two reasons why PC graduates have a high acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools. And, in 2010, PC plans to open its own professional school, the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, preparing pharmacists who care for their communities.

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2008 report entitled, “The Future of

the Nursing Workforce in the United

States: Data, Trends and Implications.”

There are two major paths to becom-

ing a registered nurse: an associ-

ate’s degree program, which can be

completed in two years of full-time

study, or a bachelor’s degree program,

which can typically be completed in

four years of full-time study. A bach-

elor’s degree in nursing will increase

opportunities for leadership and ad-

vancement within the field.

There is also an exceptionally high

need for experienced nurses with a

master’s or doctoral degree to teach

the next generation of nurses.

Physician AssistantsPhysician assistants (PAs) work in

hospitals and doctors’ offices and

do many tasks that doctors do—

even prescribe medicine in some

states—but do not attend medical

school. Instead, they attend physi-

cian assistant programs and can enter

the profession with a bachelor’s or

master’s degree. While the pay may

not be quite as high as a doctor’s, it’s

far from sickly, with median annual

earnings of $74,980.

Another benefit for physician as-

sistants is the diversity of their daily

work. PAs can conduct physical

exams, diagnose and treat diseases,

order and interpret tests, counsel on

wellness, and assist in surgical pro-

cedures.

Physical Therapists Physical therapists help people regain

their mobility after injury through

physical rehabilitation. Baby boom-

ers have not only begun to retire, but

they also wear out joints and suffer

other degenerative diseases. They’re

now getting their hips, knees and

shoulders replaced, and physical ther-

apists play a vital role in helping these

patients rehabilitate after surgery.

There are two ways to enter the pro-

fession: either at the master’s level

with a master’s degree (MPT, MSPT,

MS), or at the doctoral level with a

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

degree.

“Being a physical therapist allows you

a lot of flexibility. There is so much

you can do: sports-based therapy,

geriatric, outpatient, hospital-based,

corporate–based physical therapy

and more. It’s also very rewarding.

You get to help people feel better,

and it makes a lot of difference,” says

Kerrie Brooks, a physical therapist

with a DPT degree and a private

practice in Jupiter, FL.

Health Care AdministrationAnother career option in health

is health care administration. Ad-

ministrators are responsible for the

business management of health care

facilities. Bachelor’s degree programs

in public health and health care ad-

ministration qualify students for jobs

in settings such as state and regional

health care agencies, biomedical

companies and nonprofit organiza-

tions. However, many jobs in public

health and health care administration

require an advanced degree.

“If you like working with a com-

munity, a group or a population, as

opposed to one-on-one encounters,

then you would probably be at-


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Interested in a career in health care but

prefer to focus on technology? The new-

est additions to the health care profes-

sional roster include medical record

professionals and health information

technicians. People in these positions

manage patient record databases and

perform quality assurance on the records.

These jobs are being created as electronic

records and medical technology advance-

ments continue to become the norm.

mental Health Mental health counselors, social workers

and psychologists all help people cope

with mental health problems. Mental

health counselors are required to have a

master’s degree in counseling. After com-

pleting the master’s degree, students can

take an exam to earn a professional title

of Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

or Licensed Mental Health Counselor

(LMHC). Titles vary by state.

To become a social worker, you need

a bachelor’s degree in social work

(BSW)—though a master’s degree (MSW)

is required for many positions. Social

workers often specialize in different

areas, such as children and families or

substance abuse, and many positions are

with local and state agencies.

Psychologists have the longest training in

the mental health field: they must hold

a doctorate in psychology (either a PhD

or a PsyD), and they must complete a

*Salaries and job data were obtained from the online version of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2008-09 edition) at www.bls.gov/OCO. Salaries vary by specialty and geographic location.

median earnings for Health Professions

Dentist $136,960

Health Care Administrator $73,340

Nurse $52,280

Mental Health Counselor $34,380

Optometrist $91,040

Pharmacist $94,520

Physician Assistant $80,356

Physical Therapist $66,200

Anesthesiologist $259,948

Family Practice Physician $137,119

General Surgeon $228,839

Obstetrician/Gynecologist $203,270

Psychiatrist $173,922

Psychologist $59,440

Social Worker $35,410


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“There is a better understanding now

of how the mind and body work to-

gether. This broader view of medical

treatment is leading to an increase in

job opportunities in the whole area of

health psychology,” says Linda Apple-

garth, a practicing psychologist at New

York-Presbyterian Hospital.

What to Do if you’re UndecidedIf you are curious about a career in

the health professions but aren’t sure

which career is for you, “shadow”

health care professionals. Contact lo-

cal health care professionals and ask if

you can observe their work.

Chrissy Spenser, assistant professor

of biology at Lees-McRae College, of-

fers this advice: “Try to do a summer

internship. This way you can get an

inkling of whether you like a career or

it’s not for you. Nothing you do as an

undergraduate will commit you to a

course for life, so you need to experi-

ment to see what you want to do.”

Adds Mark Scott, director of media re-

lations at Hendrix College, “The more

you’ve demonstrated your willingness

to learn and get involved in the extra

steps to be successful, the better you’ll

look to schools.”

Whichever career path you decide

is right for you, you can’t go wrong

working to help others as a health

care professional.

Aimee Heller is a freelance writer in New

York City and Miami.




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gaining hands-on journalism

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grams for high school students.

For instance, the National Student

Leadership Conference (NSLC) of-

fers programs of varying lengths in

engineering, medicine, journalism

and even an international business

program in Geneva, Switzerland. David

Lowitz, the director of marketing and

outreach for NSLC, says the programs

offer “an exploration or understanding of

a possible career area. By doing hands-on

simulations and meeting with professionals

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a day in the life [of that career] and

whether that’s something they’d like

to pursue. They also get a feel for col-

lege life: living on their own, going to

classes [and] meeting new people.”

The NSLC has also partnered with

American University in Washington,

DC, to offer college credits to students

who complete a college-level research

paper after the program. Courses are

offered at American University and on

several other college campuses across

the country. Lowitz says the credits

“transfer to virtually any school and

give students a portfolio of work they

can use as part of their college admis-

sions process.”

For aspiring politicos, the Junior

Statesmen Summer School Program is

another option. Students from around

the world gather at Georgetown, Princ-

eton, Stanford or Yale for three weeks

to learn about government, leadership,

international relations and even cyber-

politics, where you’ll learn how blogs,

social networking and the Internet

mobilized new voters and affected the

2008 elections.

“Part of the program is now focused

specifically on leadership and public

service,” explains Jeff Harris, executive

director for Junior Statesmen. “[Stu-

dents will] walk away with the skills

and knowledge to be leaders in their

schools and community—and with a

bunch of new friends. Mostly they’ll

walk away with a better sense of the

political landscape and what it takes to

make a difference.”

Students who successfully complete

one or more courses in the Junior

Statesmen program may be eligible to

receive high school credits.

College-Offered ProgramsMany universities offer their own

precollege summer programs for out-

standing high school students. For

instance, at Sewanee: The University of

the South in Tennessee, the Sewanee

Environmental Institute (SEI) caters to

high school juniors and seniors who

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their off hours, they participate in out-

door activities like camping, hiking,

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Various colleges also offer general aca-

demic summer programs for students

who want a taste of college life and the

chance to sample different courses. At

Carnegie Mellon University, students

can choose among seven precollege

programs, including architecture, art,

drama and a college-level program that

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games. They can also take courses for

college credit under the Advanced

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While at Boston University, rising

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college life. Topics include journalism,

law, abnormal psychology, business

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Financing Your Future

By now you’ve probably heard a million different

messages about financial aid for college. It’s avail-

able; it’s not available; apply early; don’t worry; don’t

bother. The state of the economy has further com-

plicated an already complicated process, increasing

paying-for-college anxiety.

According to the College Board’s most recent “Trends

in College Pricing” report, the average yearly cost

of just tuition and fees at a four-year college or uni-

versity can range from $6,585 (for in-state students

at public schools) to $25,143 (for students at pri-

vate institutions), up by about 6 percent from last

year. Add room and board and the range jumps to

$14,333 to $34,132. The total cost at many private

schools can be in the $50,000-per-year range.

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But the fact of the matter is, despite the

credit crisis, increased costs and govern-

mental changes currently in the works, it’s

still possible to fully finance your college

education. It’s even still possible for you

to do so at the college of your choice.

what can your family afford?

Before you start investigating your

options, given the current economic

climate, you should probably have a

frank discussion with your family about

money matters.

“The economy and your parents’ finan-

cial situation are both dynamic,” says

Curt Eley, vice president for enrollment

management at the University of Texas

at Dallas. “You should have an ongoing

dialogue with your parents about their

expectations for college, their ability to

pay for college and their willingness to

pay for college.”

Ann Walker, director of financial aid at

Rice University, agrees. “Even with our

best efforts to create a package that is fair,

many families are still shocked at what

the costs will be,” she says. “They need to

start using financial aid estimators early

on so they have a good idea [of] what

their expected family contribution is.”

Talking to a financial aid professional

may also help your family determine

what it can or can’t afford. While “web-

sites can be helpful to students in learn-

ing more about the financial aid and

scholarship search process … a conver-

sation with an experienced financial aid

or admission professional can provide

some quick insight,” says Bob Murray,

dean of enrollment management at

Illinois Wesleyan University.

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The sooner you begin thinking about

paying for college, the easier it will be

when the time comes to fill out an ap-

plication for aid.

the basics

There are two different types of finan-

cial aid: merit-based and need-based.

Merit-Based Aid: Merit-based finan-

cial aid is what many people refer to

as scholarships, awarded to a student

by either an individual college or

outside organization, without regard

for financial need. Students typically

receive merit-based scholarships

for academic achievements, though

some can be awarded for special tal-

ents, leadership skills or other per-

sonal characteristics. Athletic schol-

arships also fall under this category.

Need-Based Aid: Need-based finan-

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the basis of financial need. The Free

Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA), www.fafsa.ed.gov, is gen-

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Before you delve into the world of

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preparatory curriculum and performing

well in those courses,” says Eley. This will

increase your chances of getting merit-

based aid in college.

Colleges and universities typically list

available merit scholarships for incom-

ing freshmen on their websites. While

an admission application will often enter

you into the running for a school’s

scholarships, some colleges require a

separate application. Be sure to find

out what the requirements are at each

school you apply to.

Another scholarship resource is your

guidance counselor, who will most

likely have a list of local scholar-

ships—you have a better chance of

receiving a local, less competitive

scholarship award than a larger,

national one. Look into the merit

scholarships offered by your com-

munity or state, as well as those from

local organizations, such as clubs,

businesses, churches, synagogues and

other associations.

Then move your search to the web.

Many websites, such as FastWeb’s

“Find Scholarships” option (www.

fastweb.com) and Scholarships.com’s

“Search Scholarships” option (www.

scholarships.com), can help you

locate the types of scholarships you

qualify for. While some scholarship

requirements are super-specific (e.g.,

you must live on a farm in the South),

others are open to all students.

A word of caution: As you search the

web, beware of scholarship scams. If

a scholarship requires an application

fee, for instance, don’t apply. Also,

make sure the scholarship informa-

tion you find online is up-to-date,

and apply to as many scholarships as you

qualify for—it can’t hurt, and every little

bit helps.

applying is half the battle

While you’re applying for merit-based

aid, you should also fill out your FAFSA


a word of caution: as you search the web, beware of scholarship scams.


and submit it as early as possible.

“Too many families make assump-

tions about the availability of assis-

tance for their children,” says Murray.

“Each year we see families apply for

assistance who never thought they

would receive any … and who do

qualify for [scholarships or grants],

not just loans.”

Eley adds, “The greatest thing you

can do to improve your chances of

finding aid is to apply early with a

complete application … submitted

entirely correctly. Apply for financial

aid well before each institution’s pri-

ority deadline.”

If you’re planning to attend college in

the fall, you should fill out the FAFSA

in January. (It won’t be accepted before

January 1, but get it in as soon as you

can after the first.)

loans, grants and work-study

Along with your acceptance letter,

most schools will send you an “award

package,” or a list of the types of mer-

it- and need-based aid you qualify for.

The need-based aid you’re awarded

will fall into one or more of the fol-

lowing three categories:

Grants: Typically awarded on the

basis of financial need, grants do not

require repayment.

Federal Loans: Based on need, fed-

eral loans are financial aid awards

that require repayment. They offer

the opportunity to defer the cost of

your educational expenses by bor-

rowing now and repaying later (after

you graduate). Unlike private loans,

federal loans offer low-interest rates—

your best option. Some of the more

popular federal loans include Stafford

Loans, for students, and PLUS Loans,

for parents of students.

Work-Study: The Federal Work-

Study program provides part-time

employment to students to help with

college expenses. Non-federal work-

study, on the other hand, is not based

on financial need. So, if you don’t

qualify for Federal Work-Study, you

should inquire about non-federal

student employment opportunities at

your school.

Unfortunately, the FAFSA may reveal

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While the poor economy has led to a

decline in the number of private loan

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for those who need it. Check with the

financial aid office at your school for

more information about its private loan

providers, as well as providers’ terms

and conditions.

colleges want to help

Financial aid officers understand that

times are tough, and many schools are

working hard to accommodate all finan-

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“Because we are extremely cognizant of

how the economy impacts college choic-

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gift aid for 2009–2010 to help reduce the

reliance on loans,” says Eric Nemoto, as-

sociate dean of enrollment management

at Chaminade University. He says that

merit aid for students with higher GPAs

has also been increased.

Other colleges, as well, have either

maintained or increased scholarship

money. According to Eley, at the Uni-

versity of Texas at Dallas, the economy

hasn’t affected the availability of scholar-

ships or need-based grants funded by

the university. Murray reports that Illi-

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contact the financial aid office if their

situation changes. “We are receptive

to individual circumstances that do

not get [considered] on the FAFSA,”

he says.

Even if your financial situation hasn’t

changed, Eley advises, “Once each

university offers you financial aid, ask

the university what forms of other

financial aid options are available to

you that they did not put in your fi-

nancial aid award letter.”

A simple inquiry could make a big dif-

ference, and hey, it never hurts to ask.

make sure it’s right for you

Money concerns aside, choosing a

college is an important decision—one

that you should make by weighing

many different factors.

“This is a big investment and one that

should pay off for you for the rest of

your life,” says Sandra Bartholomew,

dean of enrollment management at

Green Mountain College. “[F]ind the

college that’s the best fit. Yes, you may

graduate with some loans, but educa-

tion loans are the best investment you

can make.”

Despite the economy, paying for

college—even the college of your

dreams—is entirely doable. Talk to

your parents, research your options,

understand what you’re getting your-

self into, and choose what’s best for

you and your family.

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Living on Campus

Your choice of college takes into ac-

count lots of different factors: size, lo-

cation, urban vs. rural setting, financial

aid packages and extracurricular activi-

ties, among others. Still, the decision

ultimately depends on where you feel

most comfortable.

Jessica Stock, a junior at St. Norbert

College in Wisconsin, says that the

college’s small size and friendly atmo-

sphere made her feel immediately at

home. She gives tours to prospective

students and tells them to “pick some-

where that you feel like you belong. I

knew it was St. Norbert right away.”

Even when you choose a school you

love, there’s often an adjustment period

as you learn your way around campus.

“There was definitely a culture shock,”

says Asher Perzigian, a recent gradu-

ate of the University of Rochester. “In

terms of diversity, it’s always an inter-

esting change when I go home. I’m

talking about racial, political, socio-

economic … Rochester excels at di-

versity and encouraging conversations

between many different people with

many different backgrounds. That’s en-

abled me to learn and think creatively.”

According to Michael Schneider, a

senior at Michigan State University,

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State was not too difficult a challenge,

although I remember feeling over-

whelmed at times. My high school in

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Many freshmen have a roommate

for the first time, which usually

requires another adjustment. For

Shelby Lewis, a recent graduate of

Carnegie Mellon University, things

started out well with her room-

mate. Lewis majored in acting,

while her roommate majored in

architecture, so Lewis saw it as an

“opportunity to live with someone

and learn about something com-

pletely different.”

Unfortunately, a breakdown in

communication caused tension

later in the year: Lewis made plans

to move in with someone new the

following year, and her roommate

assumed they would continue liv-

ing together. The incident created

“an awkward silence [which] didn’t

feel like a home,” explains Lewis.

Her advice is to “keep communica-

tion open and don’t run away from

challenges.”

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While roommates offer a potential

social outlet, there are many other

places to make friends, starting

with orientation and freshman

welcome weekend. Stock says she

met people through a freshman

community service project and

activities in her dorm. “My whole

residence hall did powder-puff

football, and it was great bonding,”

she remembers.

Jared Ferenczy, a sophomore at

American University, says he’s met

other students by “going to club

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meetings, talking with people [and]

seeing what you like. The other

thing is attending events with your

floor. They’re your neighbors, so it’s

nice to know who they are.”

Many colleges organize an activities

fair in the fall, so you can chat with

current members and learn about

music groups, sports teams, volun-

teer opportunities and other ways

to get involved.

Perzigian joined Rochester’s all-male

a cappella group, the Midnight

Ramblers, and says the 12 members

are close friends. “We’re completely

student-run and student-directed,”

he says. “Every spring break we

travel. Freshman year we went to

San Francisco, sophomore year we

went to London … Last spring we

opened for Ben Folds.”

In addition to joining clubs and

meeting your floor-mates, you

can also expand your social circle

through your classes. Lan Ha, a re-

cent graduate of Oregon State Uni-

versity, says she befriended many of

the students in her business courses

as they worked together on group

projects. “[On] pretty much all my

senior projects, we worked with

lots of people, and they’re all inter-

active, so it also gets us to work

on our social skills,” she explains.

“You are able to … make connec-

tions with people who have the

same interests.”

Schneider agrees, saying, “It is im-

portant to have friends in all your

classes to study with and to be able

to call if you missed anything that

went on in class.”




making the grade

Since colleges offer many more course

options than high schools, choosing

courses is another important consid-

eration. In most cases, you’ll have a

freshman advisor to make sure that

you meet your requirements, but as

Schneider points out, that’s just one

piece of the puzzle.

“Personal qualities … need to be

seriously considered when choos-

ing your classes,” Schneider says.

“Personally, I would rather have all

my classes back-to-back in one day,

twice a week, instead of two classes

every day. I like having days off, and

I don’t mind getting up early.”

According to Ha, “my first year I

would heavily rely on my advisor to

show me the courses I needed to take,

but as the years passed, my friends

would be the ones showing me how

to use the online resources to map out

the courses ahead of time.”

Many freshmen find that college

can be an adjustment academically.

When he first started college, Sch-

neider says he “still had a high school

mentality about work, thinking I

could get by with minimum effort.

To my astonishment, I found that

when I started putting the work in, I

started getting great grades.” He has

been on the Dean’s List since second

semester of freshman year.

The student-professor dynamic is

also very different from high school,

which can be a great advantage. “I

feel like the teachers understand you

much better here,” says Stock. “I’ve

never been so willing to go talk to a

teacher before. They’re very open for

students who want to meet with them.”

Office hours are your chance to ask

questions and get to know your pro-

fessors. “You don’t always have to get

excellent grades to impress your profes-

sors, but what they really enjoy is get-

ting to know you,” says Ha. She notes

that visiting professors during their

office hours allows them “to connect a

face with a name.”

money matters

With the freedom of college also comes

responsibility. Many students get work-

study jobs to gain experience and cover

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some of their expenses, but it can take

some juggling to fit everything in.

“I did not work my first few years,”

says Ha, “but I started to work on

campus at a catering company [that]

had flexible working hours. For me,

I needed to work to help finance living

expenses and spending money.

But I decided to work only after I re-

alized that I was able to manage my

time efficiently.”

College is also a time when many stu-

dents have to think about credit cards

and a budget for the first time. “Think

about what you’re spending,” Perzi-

gian advises. “If you have a meal plan,

you don’t need to go out to eat twice a

week. People are most negatively af-

fected when they don’t keep track of

what they spend and buy.”

Perzigian uses a spreadsheet to keep

track of his expenses, but other stu-

dents use online tools like Mint.com or

a good old-fashioned pen and paper.

Lewis has found that “the ultimate

money saver is cooking. Or if you

go out a lot, then it’s really great to

split an entrée with friends.” Clip-

ping coupons and seeking out student

deals can also help you stretch your

budget.

Buying used textbooks, either at your

campus bookstore or on websites

like Amazon and Half.com, can actu-

ally save you a few hundred dollars

(students can spend up to $600 on

textbooks for just one semester!). One

website, Chegg.com, even allows you

to rent your books, cutting your costs

by 50 or 60 percent.

Whatever happens, keep an open

mind—and savor every experience,

good or bad. It will be over before

you know it!

Susan Johnston is a freelance writer in

Boston, MA.

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If so, you should consider studying

abroad during college—and getting

a head start on your future. Once

you graduate from college and start

working a full-time job and possibly

juggling family responsibilities, you

might not get the chance to spend

several months—much less a year—

living in another country.

Employers are now placing more

emphasis on foreign languages and

international backgrounds when

making hiring decisions. “Students

who have an international education

by studying abroad will stand out in

the competitive job market,” explains

Maral Dadourian, senior international

officer at Regent’s College in the

United Kingdom.

“The best way to learn about another

culture is to live in it and work

in it,” adds Lori Bauer, director

of university relations at Arcadia

University. “It’s important for students

to have a global understanding of

the economy and marketplace since

they’ll be tomorrow’s leaders and

need to understand how the world

works. The current economic climate

reveals how much the world is

interconnected.”

While traveling, you can also earn

credits toward your college degree

or complete an internship that may

directly help you get a job after

college. Studying abroad may even

help you get into graduate school,

law school or medical school later on.

Most students who study abroad do

so either for a semester or over the

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summer. Some students who really

want to immerse themselves in another

culture attend all four or five years of

college at a foreign university.

When Do Students Typically Study Abroad?The most popular time to study

abroad is during junior year of

college or during the summer after

sophomore or junior year. By that

point in college, students will have

selected a major, made friends and

can leave their home university for a

few months without worrying about

feeling like freshmen again when they

return. Plus, by their junior year,

most students have fulfilled their

basic requirements and have room

in their schedules for classes they

want to take.

Where Can I Study Abroad?A good number of American students

who study abroad head to Europe,

with many studying in the United

Kingdom.

“A common language and strong

political ties makes the U.K. a safe

destination for U.S. students, and the

current exchange rate between the

U.S. dollar and pound makes the U.K.

even more attractive than it was 18

months ago,” says Malcolm Taylor,

head of international recruitment at the

University of Glamorgan in the U.K. If

you prefer to head someplace a little

more exotic, but still want to speak

English, you might want to consider

studying in New Zealand or Australia.

Increasingly, though, students are

discovering the benefit of strong

foreign language skills. Many head to

European countries like Italy, Spain,

France, the Czech Republic, Greece,

Germany and Ireland. “Although their

courses are taught in English,” says

Dadourian, “students are submerged

in the culture of the foreign language,

further enhancing their skills in that

language.”

A growing number of students are

also studying abroad in Asia, Africa,

Latin America and the Middle East.

“Study abroad trends tend to follow

the economy,” says Bauer. “As countries

like China and continents like Africa

become bigger players in the global

economy, more students see the

importance of studying there.”

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Regent’s College at a GlanceLondon - UK

Type of CollegeIndependent College offering fully accredited 4 year US degrees or UK ac-credited 3 year degrees. Access to UK degree via Advanced placement or oncampus foundation year.

US BA Degree MajorsInternational Relations, Management, Management with an emphasis in Inter-national Business, Management with an emphasis in Marketing, Media Com-munications, Psychology, Social Science, History, Public Relations, PoliticalScience, European Studies and Film Studies

US BA Degree MinorsAll the above majors plus Computer Applications, English, Drama Studies, Re-ligious Studies and Art.

UK BA Hons DegreesGlobal Business ManagementGlobal Marketing ManagementGlobal Financial ManagementGlobal Business and Design ManagementInternational Events ManagementInternational Business - with a choice of major in: Economics, Finance, Law, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management,Marketing and Management tied in with 1 Language.

US MastersMS FinanceMA Media CommunicationsMA Management and LeadershipMA International Business MA MarketingMA Human Resources ManagementMA International RelationsMA International Non-Governmental OrganisationsMA Information Technology ManagementMBA Master of Business AdministrationMBA with an emphasis in any of the above

UK MastersMA Global Management with a pathway in Finance or Marketing

MSc Global Banking and FinanceMA Entrepreneurial ManagementMA International MarketingMA Human ResourcesMA International BusinessMBA International Business.

Geographic DiversityOver 110 Nationalities are represented on campus

International Student BudgetTuition ranges from £10,200 per year - £13,000 per year, additional roomand board which includes all meals is available on campus at £5,500 per year.

Test Score All US and international qualifications are considered.

Requirements Application Deadlines and Fees There is no application fee, however once an offer has been received all stu-dents are required to pay a non-refundable £350 registration fee to securetheir place.

We are home to a diverse range of institutions, each of which has unique courseofferings to interest potential students. The combined profile of the collegesoffers a variety of Pre-degree/Foundation courses through to Undergraduate andPostgraduate programs.

Regent's College is situated in Central London’s beautiful Regent’s Parkand is one of the most desirable locations of any educational institute inthe UK. Built in 1913, the campus was originally part of the Universityof London until 1985. Around the main quadrangle of classrooms liehalls of residence, lawns, tennis and basketball courts and beyond this,the oriental gardens and lakes of Regent’s Park. This tranquilenvironment is only 15 minutes walk away from the financial city ofLondon, the West End and the many attractions of this excitingEuropean City.

London, often referred to as the capital ofEurope has everything to offer internationalstudents with excellent access to the restof the UK and direct rail links to mainlandEurope via the channel tunnel.

At the Regent’s American College London,we are committed to bringing the classic ele-ments of American higher education toBritain. The College is the official LondonCampus of Webster University, St. Louis, USAand offers four-year American degrees withMajors in Management, Marketing, MediaCommunications, Social Science, InternationalRelations, International Business, Public Relations, History, Political Science Psychology, European Studies and Film Studies. We areparticularly proud of the flexibility of ourAmerican degree programs, which helps ourgraduates to achieve a broad range of skillspreparing them for the fast pace of theworking world.

The combined strengths of the Regent’sAmerican College London and Webster University give you academic rigour, an exciting range of courses, excellent facilities,and an enjoyable environment that makeyour education here unique. We shape yourlearning experience so that when you gradu-ate, you will be well informed, creative, capa-ble and ready to take on the challenges ofthe 21st Century. We believe that the highquality of our American degree programs,delivered by British academics at our uniquelocation, give the College a status that can bedescribed as "the best of both worlds."

Our mission at the European Business SchoolLondon is to educate future leading managers in the world of international business. Since its establishment in 1979, ithas become a centre of excellence in inter-national business and management education.We provide a range of degree programmesthat are both academically rigorous and practical through a combination of businesssubjects, business language skills, study abroad,work experience and entrepreneurial andnetworking skills. EBS London delivers thesein a dynamic international environment,where you are supported by a caring, profes-sional academic and administrative staff.

Through working closely with the world ofbusiness, EBS London is able to ensure thatits courses and aims match the needs of employers throughout the world. Our remarkable graduate employment record is a resounding endorsement of the businesseducation we provide. EBS London is aunique learning experience.

Regent’s Business School London aims to helpyou become a successful player in theinternational business world, with the skills andknowledge necessary to maintain an edge overthe competition. Our graduates are truly in theglobal business class, ready to take their placeon the international business stage.

RBS London is a private college of highereducation. We offer undergraduate B.A. (Hons)degrees in Global Business Management,Global Marketing Management, Global FinancialManagement and Global Business & DesignManagement, including options to studyabroad on one of four different continents.

We also offer a business foundation coursefor students wishing to prepare to study atdegree level.

Studying at RBS London is a stepping stone toa successful global business career. The centralaim of our academic and administrative staff isto ensure that you reach your academicpotential. We provide a secure and nurturingenvironment ideal for developing yourpersonal and practical business skills.

Size of Campus:

26 acres in central London

Number of Students: 2,200

Number of Faculty: 170

Regent’s American College London:

www.bacl.ac.uk

European Business School London:

www.ebslondon.ac.uk

Regent’s Business School London:

www.rbslondon.ac.uk

Webster Graduate School London:

www.webster.ac.uk

Regent’s College, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS, UKTel: +44 (0)20 7487 7505 Fax: +44 (0)020 7487 7425Email: [email protected] Web: www.regents.ac.uk

Type of college - Independent

Independent College offering fully accredited 4 year US degrees

or UK accredited 3 year degrees. Access to UK degree via Ad-

vanced placement or on campus foundation year.

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Regent’s College at a GlanceLondon - UK

Type of CollegeIndependent College offering fully accredited 4 year US degrees or UK ac-credited 3 year degrees. Access to UK degree via Advanced placement or oncampus foundation year.

US BA Degree MajorsInternational Relations, Management, Management with an emphasis in Inter-national Business, Management with an emphasis in Marketing, Media Com-munications, Psychology, Social Science, History, Public Relations, PoliticalScience, European Studies and Film Studies

US BA Degree MinorsAll the above majors plus Computer Applications, English, Drama Studies, Re-ligious Studies and Art.

UK BA Hons DegreesGlobal Business ManagementGlobal Marketing ManagementGlobal Financial ManagementGlobal Business and Design ManagementInternational Events ManagementInternational Business - with a choice of major in: Economics, Finance, Law, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management,Marketing and Management tied in with 1 Language.

US MastersMS FinanceMA Media CommunicationsMA Management and LeadershipMA International Business MA MarketingMA Human Resources ManagementMA International RelationsMA International Non-Governmental OrganisationsMA Information Technology ManagementMBA Master of Business AdministrationMBA with an emphasis in any of the above

UK MastersMA Global Management with a pathway in Finance or Marketing

MSc Global Banking and FinanceMA Entrepreneurial ManagementMA International MarketingMA Human ResourcesMA International BusinessMBA International Business.

Geographic DiversityOver 110 Nationalities are represented on campus

International Student BudgetTuition ranges from £10,200 per year - £13,000 per year, additional roomand board which includes all meals is available on campus at £5,500 per year.

Test Score All US and international qualifications are considered.

Requirements Application Deadlines and Fees There is no application fee, however once an offer has been received all stu-dents are required to pay a non-refundable £350 registration fee to securetheir place.

We are home to a diverse range of institutions, each of which has unique courseofferings to interest potential students. The combined profile of the collegesoffers a variety of Pre-degree/Foundation courses through to Undergraduate andPostgraduate programs.

Regent's College is situated in Central London’s beautiful Regent’s Parkand is one of the most desirable locations of any educational institute inthe UK. Built in 1913, the campus was originally part of the Universityof London until 1985. Around the main quadrangle of classrooms liehalls of residence, lawns, tennis and basketball courts and beyond this,the oriental gardens and lakes of Regent’s Park. This tranquilenvironment is only 15 minutes walk away from the financial city ofLondon, the West End and the many attractions of this excitingEuropean City.

London, often referred to as the capital ofEurope has everything to offer internationalstudents with excellent access to the restof the UK and direct rail links to mainlandEurope via the channel tunnel.

At the Regent’s American College London,we are committed to bringing the classic ele-ments of American higher education toBritain. The College is the official LondonCampus of Webster University, St. Louis, USAand offers four-year American degrees withMajors in Management, Marketing, MediaCommunications, Social Science, InternationalRelations, International Business, Public Relations, History, Political Science Psychology, European Studies and Film Studies. We areparticularly proud of the flexibility of ourAmerican degree programs, which helps ourgraduates to achieve a broad range of skillspreparing them for the fast pace of theworking world.

The combined strengths of the Regent’sAmerican College London and Webster University give you academic rigour, an exciting range of courses, excellent facilities,and an enjoyable environment that makeyour education here unique. We shape yourlearning experience so that when you gradu-ate, you will be well informed, creative, capa-ble and ready to take on the challenges ofthe 21st Century. We believe that the highquality of our American degree programs,delivered by British academics at our uniquelocation, give the College a status that can bedescribed as "the best of both worlds."

Our mission at the European Business SchoolLondon is to educate future leading managers in the world of international business. Since its establishment in 1979, ithas become a centre of excellence in inter-national business and management education.We provide a range of degree programmesthat are both academically rigorous and practical through a combination of businesssubjects, business language skills, study abroad,work experience and entrepreneurial andnetworking skills. EBS London delivers thesein a dynamic international environment,where you are supported by a caring, profes-sional academic and administrative staff.

Through working closely with the world ofbusiness, EBS London is able to ensure thatits courses and aims match the needs of employers throughout the world. Our remarkable graduate employment record is a resounding endorsement of the businesseducation we provide. EBS London is aunique learning experience.

Regent’s Business School London aims to helpyou become a successful player in theinternational business world, with the skills andknowledge necessary to maintain an edge overthe competition. Our graduates are truly in theglobal business class, ready to take their placeon the international business stage.

RBS London is a private college of highereducation. We offer undergraduate B.A. (Hons)degrees in Global Business Management,Global Marketing Management, Global FinancialManagement and Global Business & DesignManagement, including options to studyabroad on one of four different continents.

We also offer a business foundation coursefor students wishing to prepare to study atdegree level.

Studying at RBS London is a stepping stone toa successful global business career. The centralaim of our academic and administrative staff isto ensure that you reach your academicpotential. We provide a secure and nurturingenvironment ideal for developing yourpersonal and practical business skills.

Size of Campus:

26 acres in central London

Number of Students: 2,200

Number of Faculty: 170

Regent’s American College London:

www.bacl.ac.uk

European Business School London:

www.ebslondon.ac.uk

Regent’s Business School London:

www.rbslondon.ac.uk

Webster Graduate School London:

www.webster.ac.uk

Regent’s College, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NS, UKTel: +44 (0)20 7487 7505 Fax: +44 (0)020 7487 7425Email: [email protected] Web: www.regents.ac.uk

Type of college - Independent

Independent College offering fully accredited 4 year US degrees

or UK accredited 3 year degrees. Access to UK degree via Ad-

vanced placement or on campus foundation year.

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study abroad dollars go further, says

Dadourian. “With the current economic

situation and the value of the U.S. dollar

increasing … now is the best time to

study abroad and get real value for [your]

money,” she says. “Compared to a year

ago, students studying abroad now are

actually saving more.”

When deciding whether or not to study

abroad, think of the money you spend as

a long-term investment. Even if your gut

reaction is “I can’t afford this,” says Bauer,

“it’s something you can’t afford not to do.

Students who gain a global perspective

from study abroad will have a big leg up

in the job market.”

There are also plenty of scholarships

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Many American colleges and universities

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Wow! This All Sounds Great. I Want To Go Now! How Do I Pick a Program?

If you see studying abroad in your

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countries, cultures or languages interest

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YoU CAN MAkE A bIG UNIVERSITY SMAll, bUT YoU CAN’T MAkE A SMAll UNIVERSITY bIG. For students at Michigan State University, being part of a big university isn’t just about quantity, it’s about quality. Michigan State is one of the top 100 universities in the world. Students learn from renowned professors, study abroad on every continent, conduct their own research projects, and are selected for competitive internships.

Choosing MSU means you don’t have to compromise. With more than 200 fields of study and countless ways to customize your academic experience, there are no limits to what you can do here.

EXPERIENCE UNPARAllElEd ACAdEMIC fREEdoM. MSU is also home to one of the nation’s most distinctive and extensive university honors programs. The Honors College serves academically talented, committed students wishing to pursue and achieve academic excellence. The college provides an enriched academic and social experience and creates an environment fostering active, innovative learning.

Students in the Honors College have the freedom to design their own program of study and are exempt from many prerequisites and standard general education requirements. Honors students also have priority enrollment after the first year and access to special academic opportunities, such as graduate classes and cutting-edge research.

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Steve Xu ’09 and Brian Mathes ’07 exemplify some of Rice’s strengths as a major teaching and research university.

Steve was a member of an undergraduate team of five who worked in Rice’s new Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen to develop a device that accurately measures the strength of intrinsic hand muscles. “Twenty per-cent of all emergency room admissions are hand relat-ed. Neuromuscular disorders like spinal cord injuries, diabetes, multiple sclerosis — all those things affect the intrinsic muscles of the hand,” said Steve. “I feel really fortunate to have worked with this team. I give credit to Maria Oden, Rice professor in the practice of engineering and director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen, for putting us together and giving us this project, because each of us has different strengths that came into play here.” He and his teammates now have a patent pending that will both help others and earn royalties for the team. Steve is going to one of the nation’s top medical schools.

Brian won a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship to China, where he researched immigration relations between Taiwan and mainland China. Rice prepared Brian in several ways to win the Fulbright, initially by helping him win a national scholarship from Taiwan’s Ministry of Education. He also studied media and marketing in China through Rice’s Transnational China Project. Brian had two internships — one with a major energy corporation in Houston and another with the Taipei of-fice of an international law firm, which allowed him to build his knowledge of Chinese language and business practices. Brian plans to earn a Ph.D. and start his ca-reer in public policy.

The personal touch is a distinctive quality of our uni-versity. Rice combines the strengths of a liberal arts college — a median class size of 14 and student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1 — with the resources of a research university. The result is that our professors, most of whom students get to know quite well, are on the cut-ting edge of their fields. Our residential college system — one of the most unique aspects of Rice — cre-ates even smaller communities of students and faculty within the university.

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• Highly selective, private university located in Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city.• Home to more than 40 interdisciplinary research centers that create research opportunties, new facilities and internships, as well as bring world leaders to the campus.• More than 75 percent of 3,102 undergraduates graduated in top 5 percent of their high school classes, and middle 50 percent range on SAT I (Reading + Math) is 1320–1530.• An endowment of more than $3.5 billion keeps tuition low — $31,430 for the 2009–10 academic year — one of the lowest among top private universities.


A Beloit College education offers students nothingless than the potential to change their lives. Withextensive opportunities to study abroad, engage ininternships and field terms, study broadly and cre-atively, collaborate with professors, start businesses,form clubs and play sports, students plunge into cam-pus life and emerge with the experiences and globalknowledge to live meaningfully in the 21st century.

Students may choose from 50 areas of study in thenatural sciences, social sciences, and arts and human-ities, and many combine disciplines or create theirown majors. Classes are small—with 15 students onaverage. Faculty members are scholars, authors, andresearchers, but above all teachers and advisors.

Beloit’s curriculum is flexible but grounded in rigor-ous analysis and hands-on research, with close atten-tion to speech and writing.

The college is one of only 21 undergraduate col-leges in the nation to belong to all three of theScience 50, the International 50, and the Business50, a prestigious consortia of colleges that produceunusually high numbers of leaders in the sciences,international affairs, and business.

Outstanding programs like the Mackey Chair inCreative Writing bring to campus leading writers likeRobert Stone, Billy Collins, and William Least Heat-Moon to work closely with students, while the Victor E.Ferrall, Jr. Endowed Artists-in-Residence Programmakes possible collaborations between students anddistinguished artists and musicians.

A global perspective is one of Beloit’s defining char-acteristics. More than 7 percent of students come toBeloit from countries outside the United States.Students are prepared, encouraged, and expected tostudy abroad (about 50 percent do in places fromBrazil to Tanzania), and an international context isassumed in fully one-third of all Beloit courses.Premier programs like the Weissberg residency allowstudents to interact directly with world leaders, suchas Palestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi and retired U.S.General Anthony Zinni.

In every field of study, hands-on real-world learningopportunities complement work in the classroom.Programs include an entrepreneurship center, twohigh-profile symposium days in which students pres-ent research to peers and faculty, and hundreds offield experience programs.

Beloit opened a 116,000 square-foot four-storyCenter for the Sciences in 2008. This green buildingincorporates innovative design and engineering thatallows it to serve as a working laboratory.

Campus life supports the learning environment in adiverse but intimate residential community where 1,250students from 47 states and 37 countries live, morethan 100 student organizations thrive, and students canchoose from 17 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

Beloit is also affordable—more than 75 percent offull-time students receive financial aid, and the collegeis on many “best value” lists in higher education.

Office of Admissions700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511Phone: 800.923-5648 (800-9BELOIT)Email: [email protected] site: www.beloit.edu

Beloit College

See the difference. Stephanie Treffert does. She began her college career in New Orleans, then Hurricane Katrina hit. Stephanie transferred to Marquette and founded MARDI GRAS, a student organization that travels to the Gulf region through-out the year to help residents build new lives. Stephanie Treffert: Marquette student, bringing hope to others.

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• Rice is a highly selective, private university located inHouston, the nation’s fourth largest city;

• It’s a major teaching and research university whose more than 700 professors are internationally recog-nized for their contributions to architecture, engi-neering, humanities, music, science, and social sci-ences;

• It’s home to over 40 interdisciplinary research cen-ters which create additional research opportunities,new facilities, and internships as well as bring worldleaders to the campus;

• Over 76 percent of Rice’s 2,988 undergraduates comefrom the top five percent of their senior classes, and themiddle 50 percent range on the SAT I is 1350-1510;

• Rice’s 3.6 billion endowment keeps its tuition low—$26,500 for the 2006-07 academic year—one of thelowest among the nation’s highly selective, privateuniversities.

Two graduates reflect on some of Rice’sstrengths:“The opportunities at Rice are endless. During my timeat Rice I coordinated students on a winning 2002 con-gressional campaign, helped get a political action com-mittee started, and got involved in urban policy/politicalissues. I helped found the Baker Institute StudentForum, which is the student arm of the James A. BakerIII Institute for Public Policy. This year we organized amock congressional hearing on science policy. We alsoare publishing our first edition of undergraduate publicpolicy research papers and plan to do more student dis-cussions.” Shawn Leventhal, ’05, political science and policystudies double major

“As a research assistant I have had the opportunity tocontribute significantly to the research projects of pro-fessors. It is exciting for me to work with professorswho are well recognized in their fields and take an inter-est in students on a personal and professional level. I feelthat student-faculty interaction is one of Rice’sstrongest qualities.” Jenessa Shapiro, ’02, psychology andart double major

The personal touch is a distinctive quality of Rice. Ricecombines the strengths of a liberal arts college—medi-an class size of 16 and student-to-faculty ratio of 5:1—with the resources of a research university. Our resi-dential college system creates even smaller communi-ties of students and faculty within the university. Theresult is that your professors, most of whom you willknow quite well, are on the cutting edge of their fields.

Office of AdmissionPhone: 800.527.OWLS (6957)Web Site: www.rice.edu/admission

Rice University

Office of Admissions3300 Poinsett HighwayGreenville, SC 29613Phone: 864.294.2034Web Site: www.engagefurman.edu

Furman University

Furman University is the oldest, largest and most selective private institution in South Carolina. Foundedin 1826, Furman moved three times in its early years before being charted as Furman University and settlingin Greenville in 1850. The most recent move was in 1961, when Furman relocated to its current 800-acrelocation on the outskirts of Greenville.

The move to the stunning, new campus served as a catalyst for Furmanís ongoing transformation from aprimarily regional college to one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the United States. Today Furman offersmajors and programs in 42 subjects and is one of the select group of colleges that qualify for a chapter ofPhi Beta Kappa, the nationís most prestigious academic honorary society. Undergraduates come from 46states and 31 countries, and 97% of the faculty hold doctoral or terminal degrees and are dedicated to workingwith students. Because Furman is primarily an undergraduate institution, no classes are taught by graduateassistants, and senior professors are as likely as first-year faculty to teach freshman courses.

Engaged learning. In recent years Furman has been an exemplar of a new type of liberal arts institution.While still grounded in the humanities, arts and sciences, the university has earned a national reputationfor its program of engaged learning, a problem-solving, project-oriented, experience-based approach to theliberal arts. Engaged learning encourages students to develop creative ways to put classroom theory intopractice and to take a more active role in their education through internships, service learning, study abroadand research.

Research, internships, academics and service. More than half of the 2,660 students as well as a numberof faculty and staff volunteer 25,000 hours per year with the Max and Trude Heller Service Corps.Internships involve Furmanís students in the world, the nation and Greenville, providing expertise and applyingtheir skills for businesses, government agencies and non-profits. Also, Furman is an active research university,ranked fourth in the nation behind Michigan, MIT and Stanford in undergraduate research by US News &World Report. Noted for research in areas as diverse as nanotechnology, bioinformatics, pharmacology andpetroleum, Furman receives grants from such prestigious funds and agencies as NASA, the Library of Congress,the American Chemical Society, The National Science Foundation, The Lily Endowment, the NationalInstitutes for Health and the Mellon Foundation.

Furman and the Southern Conference. Furman boasts a successful NCAA Division I college sportsprogram, where athletes are truly ìscholar athletes.î With great success in womenís golf, tennis, football andmost recently, soccer, the Furman Paladins are highly successful members of the Southern Conference.

Distinguished alumni. Graduating 19 current or former college presidents (including the first womanpresident of a coeducational college in America), two governors, two U.S. congressmen, 17 Truman Scholarsand six Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel laureate, and Templeton and Pultizer Prize winners, Furman has taken itsplace among the nationís leading universities. Among the best-known Furman grads are John Broadus Watson,founder of behavioral psychology, Charles H. Townes, Nobel Prize winner for the development of the maserand laser; Richard W. Riley, former governor of South Carolina and Secretary of Education in the Clintonadministration; Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops; Mark Sanford, current South Carolinagovernor; Betsy King and Beth Daniel, members of the Ladies Professional Golf Association Hall of Fame.

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Great books make great teachers. St. John’s believes the best education is to be found in a direct and sustained confrontation with the works of those thinkers who have shaped our civilization. And, all our classes are small discussion groups, because we also believe that students learn best by sharing their ideas with one another.

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Office of Admissions3800 Victory ParkwayCincinnati, OH 45207-5311Phone: 513.745.3301, or 877.XUADMIT (982.3648)Fax: 513.745.4319Email: [email protected] Site: www.xavier.edu

Xavier University

Founded in 1831, Xavier University is the fourth oldest ofthe 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States.The Jesuit tradition is evident in the university’s core curricu-lum, degree programs, and opportunities for involvement.Xavier is home to 6,600 total students; 4,000 at the under-graduate level. Each year the student population representsmore than 45 states and 31 foreign countries.

Xavier’s core curriculum is the most rigorous of the Jesuituniversities, totaling 64 credit hours. The core curriculumendeavors to realize and embody Xavier’s mission and philos-ophy of education and serves as the educational foundationfor all undergraduate students. Within the core, the four-course ethics/religion and society focus fosters students’understanding of socially significant issues from the perspec-tive of the humanities, especially literature, philosophy andtheology, as well as from the perspectives of the social andnatural sciences. These courses help students prepare tothink critically, communicate effectively and be open to allworthwhile studies and endeavors.

Xavier’s three honors programs offer challenging optionsfor highly motivated students. Small class sizes, interdiscipli-nary coursework, foreign study, and a community of fellowstudents and teachers characterize the programs. Thougheach has a unique focus and emphasis, all three honors pro-grams allow students to pursue a traditional liberal arts cur-riculum enhancing the humanities, the natural sciences, andthe social sciences. Infused throughout is the centuries oldJesuit emphasis on intellectual values and ethics.

Combining commitment to education and service, Xavieroffers service-learning semesters in Nicaragua, Asia, Ghana,and Cincinnati’s Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. The ServiceFellows Program, which is the first of its kind in the nation,gives full scholarships to incoming students who have demon-strated themselves as leaders in the area of service.

The University offers 69 academic majors and 42 minorsin the colleges of arts and sciences, business, and social sci-ences. The most popular majors include business, natural sci-ences, education, psychology, and nursing as well as pre-pro-fessional areas of study. Acceptance rates to professionalschools range from 75 to 90 percent in the areas of medicineand law.

There are more than 100 clubs and organizations oncampus. Students enjoy participation in groups such as stu-dent government, campus ministry, academic clubs, hono-raries, performing arts, and a wide range of club and intramu-ral sports teams. Xavier is a member of the Division I Atlantic10 Conference and fields teams in men’s and women’s bas-ketball, cross country, track, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis,men’s baseball, and women’s volleyball.

The University is situated on over 146 acres in a residen-tial area of Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati has been namedAmerica’s 11th most livable city by Places Rated Almanac andis home to major corporations such as Proctor and Gamble,General Electric, Chiquita Brands, and the Kroger Company.Numerous internship and co-op experiences are available tostudents university-wide. For eleven straight years, Xavier hasbeen recognized as one of the best Master’s level collegesand universities by U.S. News & World Report magazine. TheUniversity is also included in The Princeton Review’s publica-tion “The Best 361 Colleges – 2006 Edition”.

Campus tours, class visits, interviews, and information sessionsare available Monday through Friday and selected Saturdays.

Lawrence University is a nationally recognizedcollege of liberal arts and sciences and conservatoryof music dedicated exclusively to undergraduate edu-cation. Our students and faculty bring together theirunique talents and interests to form an engaged andengaging community in the heart of downtownAppleton, Wisconsin.

Our 1,400 students come from nearly everystate and more than 50 countries—and with about11% of our students coming from beyond the U.S.,we are one of the nation’s most internationallydiverse colleges. With a 9 to 1 student to facultyratio, an average class size of 15 and an unparalleledoffering of one-on-one courses, you will have plentyof opportunities to explore your multiple interests—even if you don’t know what they are yet.

Our Conservatory of Music adds a uniquedimension to our campus for musicians and non-musicians alike—you can find 3 or 4 musical per-formances every night at Lawrence. About a quarterof our students pursue the Bachelor of Music degreeor the five-year double-degree program (B.A. in thecollege, B.Mus. in the conservatory). An audition isrequired for either option. Regardless of your majoror degree, the musical life is open to everybody atLawrence, whether it’s through formal professionalpreparation or through participating in one of ourmany ensembles.

Add to this more than 80 clubs and 23 DivisionIII sports (and dozens of club and intramural sports),and you’ll find that your life outside the classroomwill be rich with opportunities.

The end result? Life after Lawrence has beengood to our graduates, who are some of the mostloyal in the country. (We know this because we haveone of the nation’s highest alumni giving rates. Morethan half donate financially to the university, whichtells us two things: they enjoyed their experiences somuch that they are willing to give back financially tothe university; it also tells us that they are doing wellenough financially to give back to the university.)

(Through generous financial aid programs,Lawrence strives to make it financially viable forevery admitted student to enroll.)

Office of AdmissionsP.O. Box 599Appleton, WI 54912-0599Phone: 800.227.0982Email: [email protected] Site: www.lawrence.edu

Lawrence University

A Beloit College education offers students nothingless than the potential to change their lives. Withextensive opportunities to study abroad, engage ininternships and field terms, study broadly and creatively,collaborate with professors, start businesses, formclubs and play sports, students plunge into campus life,and emerge with the experiences and global knowl-edge to live meaningfully in the 21st century.

Students may choose from 50 areas of study in thenatural sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities,and many combine disciplines or create their ownmajors. Classes are small—with 15 students on aver-age. Faculty members are scholars, authors, andresearchers, but above all teachers and advisors.

Beloit’s curriculum is flexible but grounded in rigor-ous analysis, hands-on research, and close attention tospeech and writing.

The college is one of only 21 undergraduate col-leges in the nation that belongs to all three of theScience 50, the International 50 and the Business 50,a prestigious consortia of colleges that produce unusu-ally high numbers of leaders in the sciences, interna-tional affairs, and business.

Outstanding programs like the Mackey Chair inCreative Writing bring to campus leading writers likeRobert Stone, Billy Collins, and William Least Heat-Moon to work closely with students, while the Victor E.Ferrall, Jr. Endowed Artists-in-Residence Programmakes possible collaborations between students anddistinguished artists and musicians.

A global perspective is one of Beloit’s defining char-acteristics. More than 7 percent of students come toBeloit from countries outside the United States.Students are prepared, encouraged, and expected tostudy abroad (about 50 percent do in places fromBrazil to Tanzania), and an international context isassumed in fully one-third of all Beloit courses. Premierprograms like the Weissberg residency allow studentsto interact directly with world leaders, such asPalestinian leader Hanan Ashrawi and retired U.S.General Anthony Zinni.

In every field of study, hands-on real-world learningopportunities complement work in the classroom.Programs include an entrepreneurship center; twohigh-profile symposium days in which students presentresearch to peers and faculty; and hundreds of fieldexperience programs.

The new, 116,000 square-foot four-story Center forthe Sciences is a green building incorporating innova-tive design and engineering that allows it to serve as aworking laboratory. It is home to the biology, chemistry,geology, math and computer science, psychology, andphysics departments.

Campus life supports the learning environment in adiverse but intimate residential community where 1,300students from 46 states and 43 countries live, morethan 100 student organizations thrive, and studentscan choose from 18 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

Beloit is also affordable—more than 75 percent offull-time students receive financial aid.

Office of Admissions700 College Street, Beloit, WI 53511Phone: 800.923.5648 (800-9BELOIT)Email: [email protected] site: www.beloit.edu

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