8 of the Best Colleges

The day after meeting with  The Sister Colleges I went to have breakfast with a group of schools that go by the title:  8 of the Best Colleges.  

                                                                                                                                                       

classroom @ Colorado College

It was a great meeting, I learned
so much and..........a wonderful
bonus was that all of the
Deans and Directors who spoke
had a great sense of humor.
I will share a little of what
I learned, but I urge you to
check out the college websites.





Colorado College http://www.coloradocollege.edu 
is one of the colleges that I didn't really
know much about,  but by the
time Roberto Garcia had finished
speaking I wanted to go back in time and
be a student there!

Cutler Hall @ Colorado College

A cool fact:  At this college
students take one class at a time.
The college course lasts 3 1/2 weeks,
then students have a 4 day break
(which is jam-packed with activities)
before beginning the next course.
The idea is that each class will
have the students' full attention.
By having one class at a time
students are free to attend special
events or even overnight trips
to support the class.
What a great idea!  So simple
and yet so smart.
Just think....no more heavy backpacks!!!

And I will add that Colorado College looks incredibly
beautiful.

Admission Office @ Connecticut College

Connecticut College http://www.conncoll.edu 
is located in New London, Connecticut.  If you
want to go away but still be within the reach
of NYC, then this an amazing college
may be your answer.   The college is about
2 1/2 hours on Amtrak, and stepping onto
the campus.....well, it is another world---
a gorgeous campus.

Connecticut College is a place where students
go beyond their comfort zones and challenge
themselves in a variety interdisciplinary courses,
for instance linking dance and neuroscience.

Connecticut College

The campus is friendly and collaborative.  Students at Connecticut College say that they
are not competitive with each other, only with themselves.  If you are a strong student
with global interests, then travel up to New London and check out Connecticut College.
Interviews and tours for the incoming Class of 2013 begin June 4th!
Make your reservation soon!

Look for my next installment of 8 of the Best Colleges, as we count them down.

Jennifer