Showing posts with label College matcher. Show all posts
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11 April 2012

Jock and Philosophical Colleges

Jock

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Boston College

The city of Boston loves its sports teams, so it’s no surprise that Boston College students also love their sports, both varsity level and intramural. So many students participate in intramural sports that there are often lines to sign up. Varsity sports also thrive as students love to attend as many games as possible.

Cornell University

Cornell University is surprisingly very athletic, especially for an Ivy League school. The men’s hockey team is among the best in the country and Cornell wrestling is equally strong. The campus is so large that students have plenty of room to throw a Frisbee or kick a ball around, and many do. Intramural sports are also huge at Cornell.

Penn State

Football is an especially big deal at Penn State, and students often tailgate the entire weekend of a big game. Intramurals are not forgotten either, and there are often tournament days dedicated to intramural sports.

Middlebury College

Middlebury College is great at some non-conventional college sports. Being located so far north, winter sports like skiing and hockey are very popular among students. Students love intramural sports as well and one of the favorites at Middlebury is Quidditch.




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Duke University

Duke basketball consistently ranks among the best in the country, but Duke has more than just basketball. Duke recruits athletes in all sports, so everything is fun to watch. If you are not much of a competitor, there are plenty of intramural sports to play for fun.

University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma is a football school. Football is life for many students who go to Oklahoma and then camp out to attend games. However, the university considers all athletics very important, so intramural and club sports are available for everyone to play.

University of Texas

University of Texas Austin thrives on sports. Football, basketball, baseball, and swimming are all very successful programs for varsity athletes. Fraternities and Sororities compete against each other in intramural sports, so there is always a show to watch if you don’t feel like trying it out yourself.

Clemson University

Clemson University lives football. The students are very enthusiastic about all the teams and will cheer for any sports. Intramural sports at Clemson are more than just exercise, many are an opportunity to try something new from airsoft to rock climbing.




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University of Michigan

University of Michigan is known for its football team, although all sports thrive there. Students are very enthusiastic about sports at Michigan and school spirit runs through their blood.

Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame is home to the “Fighting Irish” and the students definitely know how to fight.  Whether on the football field or in the ice rink, ND students radiate with school spirit.

Ohio State University

Ohio State University lives and breathes football. The team is renowned across the country, but the school promotes all types of sports. Intramural sports are especially popular and students can find any sport imaginable to play. Ice hockey is particularly popular for beginners.

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University of Southern California

USC is home of the Trojans. Football is amazing at USC, but every sport is represented, even at the non-varsity level. Students participate in a wide variety of intramural sports and join clubs with their friends. There is no shortage of sports at USC and there is also a long standing rivalry with UCLA that makes cross town games especially exciting for students and alumni. .

UCLA

UCLA is such as large school that a student can find any sporting event imaginable. The weather is so great that bored students can go to a local park or down to the beach to play some ball. Varsity sports are excellent as well and the USC/UCLA cross town rivalry makes any sporting event more fun.

University of Oregon

University of Oregon boasts some of the best teams in many sports. Students are full of spirit for their Ducks, and they always rank highly in football. Intramurals are open for anyone and everything is represented.





Philosophical/Intellectual

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Amherst College

Amherst College has an open curriculum, which means that students do not have any core requirements. Students are free to take whichever classes they want and think that they will enjoy. The point is to make sure that students graduate as well-rounded individuals.

Brown University

Brown University allows students to create their own majors and take whatever classes they want. A Brown student will never have to take a class or subject that he does not enjoy. As a well-known liberal institution, Brown fosters academic and philosophical discussion to help students grow.

Yale University

You can find any type of student at Yale University, but almost all are insanely smart. Students will freely discuss politics and philosophy while engaging in “verbal sparring.” If you want to argue with smart people, then Yale is the school for you.

Middlebury College

Middlebury College is a great little school that emphasizes developing well-rounded students. Students are encouraged to try a little bit of everything, whether it will be useful later in life or not.





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Rice University

Rice University is a relatively small school, so students and teachers get to know each other very well, very quickly. Rice is always ranked among the top universities in America, and the academics drip into everyday student life.

New College of Florida

New College of Florida is a hidden gem in the south. This liberal arts college is similar to Brown University in that it lets students create their own academic paths. Students are also not graded on a traditional A-F scale, which many students love. The school’s goal is to create educated, well-rounded citizens.



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Carleton College

Carleton College offers students some of everything. As a liberal arts school, students take basic classes is every academic field, but the goal is to have students who will be prepared for anything. Students are also very happy to be there and love to learn.

Northwestern University

Northwestern gives students the opportunity to design their own, unique majors. Northwestern is known for its communications department, so with many journalists in training, a student is bound to stir up a few arguments and debates. If you enjoy discussion and current events, NU would be a great fit.

Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis is an amazing school that often gets overlooked. The students are very enthusiastic about being there and enjoy learning. When surrounded by so many smart people, it is bound to rub off.

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Claremont McKenna College

Claremont McKenna College is a very politically oriented school, so debate about policy and philosophy are an integral part of the curriculum. Students at CMC love to debate and are not afraid to voice their opinions. In an election season, debate watching parties are popular in the dorms where groups of students will cluster around a TV and all watch the candidates while providing their own student commentary.

Stanford

Stanford is full of intelligent people from around the world. From discussions about Plato and Sapho to friendly arguments about food, Stanford will provide a great environment.

Pomona College

Students at Pomona College love academics. The school requires all students to take classes in every field before choosing a major, so that no one over-specializes. Classrooms foster debate, and students often carry the discussions to the dorms.

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09 April 2012

Super Diverse and Plush Colleges

Super Diverse

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Cornell University

Cornell University is full of some of the brightest minds from around the world. It is a very diverse place with many of its classes and organizations dedicated to individual cultures and peoples. Almost every ethnicity is represented in the student body at Cornell. The Cornell motto embraces "any person in any study."

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University takes pride in having a diverse student body. It has exchange programs with other countries and U.S. territories so that students can experience the outside world. Stony Brook also offers students many study abroad opportunities.

St. John’s University

St. John’s University is among the most diverse in the country. The student body represents over 100 different countries and there are student organizations for almost every ethnicity. Additionally, its proximity to Manhattan is a big plus for students.

New York University

NYU, like New York City, is full of different people. About ¾ of students are from out of state, so that brings droves of NY foreigners to the city. Everyone will find a place at NYU and every culture is represented.

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University of Houston

People come from all over the world to study at Houston and the city reflects it as well. All religions and backgrounds are represented at Houston.

University of Miami

Miami is a very diverse city and the university reflects the diversity.  Spanish cultures are very strong and the exposure to other cultures is one thing that students love at Miami.

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University of Chicago

University of Chicago is full of students from all over the world. About 80% of students come from out of state, so one is sure to find a wide variety of people. The school forces students of all backgrounds to live together, and students appreciate the perspective that the experience adds.

Andrew’s University

Andrew’s University is a small school in Michigan with students coming from dozens of different countries. The student body is made of all ethnicities and cultures. However, Andrew’s University is a religious school and might not be for everyone.

University of Illinois Chicago

University of Illinois Chicago often boasts about the diversity of its students. One will find any ethnicity, religion, culture, etc represented on campus and the school tries to incorporate minorities into daily life. The city of Chicago is also among the most diverse in the country.




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California State University Long Beach

Cal State Long Beach is not far from Los Angeles, one of the most diverse cities in the world. A student here will find tons of variety as about 70% of students are from different ethnicities.

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University is so diverse that a student might feel like he is walking into a different country. There are clubs and organizations for everyone and every ethnicity. The student body represents almost every minority group.

Stanford

Stanford goes out of its way to find diversity among its students. White students only account for about a third of the overall population, so other minorities are very numerous. To get in you need to already have the grades, but once accepted, Stanford is a world of its own.

University of Southern California

USC is right in Los Angeles, one of the most diverse cities in America. The campus represents all cultures, religions, and ethnicities through student groups and the general student body. There are many other cultural events in the greater LA area  for students to attend as well.




Plush

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Smith College

Smith College has it all, from state of the art gyms to stables. Smith is not afraid to spend money in order renovate the campus or buildings. There is even an arts center which houses paintings from artists such as Picasso.

Wellesley College

Wellesley College has some great facilities available to the students. Most of the classrooms are high tech and there are plenty of couches for students to relax on. There is a movie theater on campus and the landscaping is absolutely beautiful.

Yale University

Yale University often reminds students of Hogwarts. Students are separated into “houses” before arrival and live with those houses all four years. The dorms themselves are like castles and one often expects to find Dumbledore at the head of the dining hall. Yale also has the second largest gym in the world, in addition to fun places to hang out, such as bookbinding studios, movie theaters, and woodshops.

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Davidson College

Davidson College offers students excellent dorms. Some dorms have their own, free laundry service, and almost every room has its own sink. Seniors get to live in special college apartments, which underclassmen always envy. Davidson also has great hang out spots and athletic facilities.

Duke University

Duke University has some of the best gothic architecture in the south. The buildings are well kept and the athletic facilities are superb. The student centers are great and there is even a movie theater on campus.

Rice University

Rice University uses a residential college system like that of Yale. Students are assigned to a random house and usually live with that house all 4 years. Each college has its own advantages and specialties, but most are new or have just been renovated.  A new athletic center was just built, and TVs were recently added to exercise equipment at the gyms. There is also a movie theater on campus.


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Grinnell College

Grinnell College is always working to renovate and revamp its campus and dorms. The school has its own movie theater and most of the dorms have a distinct character. Facilities around campus are among the best.

Washington University St. Louis

Washington University St. Louis offers students some of the best dorms and science facilities around. It recently built new dorms with elevators, almost private bathrooms, kitchens, lounges, etc, that the older dorms do not have. The school also just built new science buildings and an arts center that is top of the line.

Oberlin College

Oberlin College has some of the best facilities for learning. It has a great new science center and high tech Environmental Studies building. The athletic facilities and music rooms are top notch as well. There is even a bowling alley on campus!

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Santa Clara University

Santa Clara University is always expanding and renovating. The school just built a new business school, for example. The campus is also very beautiful and well maintained. Housing is great for all students and most dorms have a unique theme that students grow to love. 

Stanford University

Stanford is Stanford, and everything is great at Stanford. From the dorms to the dining halls and classrooms, everything is very well kept and updated. The campus itself brings to life the beautiful mission style architecture.

University of San Diego

Students love University of San Diego because it is at the top of a hill, overlooking the ocean. The school is well maintained and flowers are always blooming. The buildings themselves have some Spanish/mission flavor, which makes the entire school more pleasant. 

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