Tufts' Mascot Jumbo I have a small piece of acquired wisdom I pass on to my children - if they love a school they are visiting even when the weather is awful, they are likely to really love the school. We had that experience at Tufts University today. It was around 107 [...]
The famous Harvard Coop Harvard. Doesn't that just say it all? We did not take a formal tour of Harvard University, but I have seen the stately campus several times and have even stayed there while visiting law students. We broke up our trip by spending the night in Cambridge. The [...]
I cannot hide my enthusiasm for Middlebury College. Despite its reputation as "Club Midd," appealing to the scions of the wealthy, the school’s commitment to raising "citizens of the world" -- with its renowned foreign language programs, amazing study abroad programs, and strong liberal and fine arts curriculum -- wins me over every time (I [...]
Skidmore's Lucy Scribner Library At the other end of the college campus spectrum, I visited Skidmore College in beautiful Saratoga Springs, New York. Although I missed the last tour of the day, I procured a campus map at the Admissions Office and went on my own self-guided tour. Known as an [...]
The Rochester Library The University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, was a pleasant surprise. The students and staff were helpful and friendly. When I showed up for my tour, I even received a free t-shirt–a first on my many college tours. Our student guide was incredibly enthusiastic [...]
Although things have been quiet for a few weeks, I’m about to become very busy. This morning, I am driving east with my husband and two teenagers to visit many colleges and, hopefully, experience a little East Coast and Smoky Mountain flavor. The colleges we will visit are: […]
