Critique of The University Blog

Filed under College blog reviews with No Comments, December 5th, 2009 by College Admissions Guide

The blog is authored by Martin who, by means of his extensive experience in the university, is able dish out a range of topics, from freshman university life to the hidden costs of some university degrees.

Critique of Central Michigan Life Blog

Filed under College blog reviews with No Comments, October 19th, 2009 by College Admissions Guide

It caters primarily to the students of Central Michigan University although the university staff and instructors, university alumni, and online readers are welcome to check the site too. Although the blog does not have enough content yet, it does show a lot of promise, with its clean layout and interesting topics.

Profiles of US Universities: Samford University, University of San Diego, and Santa Clara University

Filed under college admissions profiles with No Comments, December 22nd, 2008 by admin

Samford University Samford University is a private, Baptist-affiliated university established in 1841 and located in Homewood, Alabama. Samford is home to eight schools and colleges and offers a wide range of majors and courses to undergraduate students. The university offers bachelor’s degrees in arts and sciences, business administration, education nursing, and music education. Samford also [...]

Notable US Universities: Alabama State University, Purdue University, and Cornell University

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Alabama State University Alabama State University or ASU is a historically black university established in 1867 in Montgomery, Alabama, and is a member of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. ASU is composed of seven colleges or divisions for different disciplines: arts and sciences, business administration, health sciences, education, visual and performing arts, school of graduate [...]

The Scoop on Adelphi University, Adrian College, and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Filed under college admissions profiles with No Comments, December 16th, 2008 by admin

Adelphi University Adelphi University is a private and nationally accredited school established in 1896 in Garden City, Nassau County, New York. Adelphi University is composed of eight schools and colleges that cater to different disciplines: arts and sciences, advanced psychological studies, business, education, nursing, social work, adult academic programs, and honors programs. The university also [...]

College and University Profiles: Seattle University, Stephens College, and Abilene Christian University

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Seattle University Established by the Jesuits in 1891 as the School of the Immaculate Conception, Seattle University is located in downtown Seattle and is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Then named Seattle College, in 1931, the university was the very first in the country to admit female students. Seattle University [...]

The Spotlight on Colleges and Universities: Oxford College, Hofstra University, and Humphreys College

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Oxford College Oxford College is a private residential college established in 1836, and is one of the divisions of Emory University in Oxford, Georgia. The college specializes in liberal arts courses and programs and has a diverse student body consisting of men and women of different ethnic and economic backgrounds. Aside from liberal arts courses, [...]

Colleges in Focus: Lebanon Valley College, University of Miami, Roger Williams University

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Lebanon Valley College Lebanon Valley College, also known as LVC and The Valley, is a private university established in 1866 in Annville, Lebanon County. The Valley offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs and courses in more than 35 fields of study, as well as graduate degrees and doctorate programs. From Digital Communication to Forestry [...]

Ways of Saving Money on Housing

Filed under General with No Comments, September 29th, 2008 by admin

You can decrease the impact of housing on your college budget. Housing, aside from tuition, is a major college expense. So, finding cheaper housing can really help get you through college. Anyway, you are not really in college to experience living within the comforts of a posh pad. You are attending university to get a [...]