Can I have visitors?
Some schools have policies on who may visit and when. Others allow anyone to visit anytime. If there are restrictions … Read more
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What about drugs?
Every school also has a “no drugs” policy. They are usually linked to the alcohol policy but are generally handled … Read more
Doesn’t everyone drink in college?
No. But some students do and therefore, every school has an alcohol policy if for no other reason than the … Read more
If I don’t comply with something, what happens?
Many schools will put a “hold” on your grades. These are called different things at each school, but it refers … Read more
What do colleges do about cheating?
No school permits cheating, but the penalties for such actions are different at each school. Many schools have “honor codes” … Read more
What if I enroll in a course and decide I don’t want to take it anymore?
Every school has a period known as “drop/add” This time is when you can drop or add a course without … Read more
I felt some peer pressure to drink in high school. Will I in college?
Maybe. Some people are jerks and may pressure you to do something you aren’t comfortable with. However, usually by the … Read more
Is it harder to make friends in college?
No! Actually, it’s easier. Because of all the reasons mentioned in this faq, you get exposed to many more people … Read more
How are relationships different in college?
Well, first, they’re generally more intense. Think about it. In high school you see your friends or boy/girlfriend for 6-7 … Read more
What’s a roommate contract?
A roommate contract is an agreement whereby the residents of a room agree to certain conditions. These conditions may not … Read more
What if I hate my roommate?
How long have you lived together? If it’s less than a month, wait until it is a month. Wait until … Read more
What if I want to live with someone I already know?
First, think about whether you REALLY want to do this! Sometimes living with people makes you learn more about them … Read more
I like my roommate, but we are very different. Can this work?
Sometimes this scenario works the best. If you have similar schedules & neat-ness (or lack thereof) habits but have different … Read more
What should I discuss with my roommate the first time we speak on the phone? How should we decide who brings what?
The first thing you should focus on is just getting to know your roommate. What does he like to do, … Read more
The Liberal Arts Tradition: An Education in Human Excellence
In the first line of his Metaphysics, Aristotle famously wrote that, “All men desire to know”. At first glance, this … Read more
What Makes Liberal Arts Colleges Unique?
As a current high school student, you have more pressure on you than any previous generation has had when it … Read more
What Distinguishes a Public Liberal Arts College?
Throughout most of America’s history, the overwhelming majority of colleges were small by design, privately funded, and often affiliated with … Read more
It’s Never Too Early to Prepare for College
While high school graduation is a major achievement, it’s only the first step in competing in today’s job market. Employers … Read more
Considering a Women’s College?
Ashley Quigley knows how to have fun—in class and on campus. The 20-year-old knows how to conduct original research and how … Read more
What resources are available to help a student choose a major?
Most colleges and universities have a Career Center. Career Centers work daily with students who haven’t chosen a major; being … Read more