Meredith College Location Book

Raleigh, North Carolina

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When you’re thinking about

where to go to college, you’re also

choosing your new home for the next four years—so it’s important to find the place that’s right for you. Meredith and Raleigh offer the perfect blend of city living and a classic collegiate setting.

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Raleigh’s active arts scene is supported by the N.C. Museum of Art, which is connected to Meredith by a greenway that runs through campus. The city’s extensive parks system makes it easy to enjoy the great outdoors—and the beach and the mountains are both just a short drive away.

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“For me, Raleigh is a perfect college city, because it’s a big city, but it feels like a small town. There are lots of opportunities—and people in Raleigh are very diverse and well-educated.”—Katie Woolard, ’11

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An article in Bon Appétit named nearby Durham-Chapel Hill “America’s Foodiest Small Town.”

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Relaxing and having fun with friends is a huge part of college life. Meredith is just minutes from Cameron Village, a diverse

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collection of shops and restaurants with a cozy, intimate feel. Another favorite spot for hanging out is the Royal Bean, a coffee shop just a two minute walk from campus.

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“I love being in Raleigh because there are so many great opportunities—we have so many options to shop, have dinner and go out. I’m never bored!”—Lauren Clark, ’13

Take free bus rides on the Wolfline to NC State’s campus, located less than a mile away.

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The Triangle is one of the hottest locations around for live music. Recent artists include: Dave Matthews Band

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Lady Gaga

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More than 108,000 college students live and study at 11 colleges and universities in the Research Triangle Park area.

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a place to call With campus concerts, an impressive array of speakers and cultural events, and a host of clubs and student activities, there’s always something happening on campus, too. And Meredith is known for having some of the nicest residence halls around.

“My favorite thing about Meredith is just how welcoming everybody is. The sense of community here is incredible.” —Kayte Thomas, ‘12

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The best way to get a sense of a place is to experience

it first-hand. So we encourage you to explore Raleigh and the Triangle when you visit Meredith. meredith.edu/admissions/visit

The Value of Meredith By attending Meredith, you’ll benefit from our well-established history of academic excellence. Below are some recent indicators of that excellence.

Meredith College…

• ranks 3rd among colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

• ranks 7th for “Best Value” among colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report.

• ranks among the top 20% of colleges in the country by Forbes.

• is one of the “Best Colleges in the Southeast” according to Princeton Review.

• was named “One of 4 Great Colleges in the Southeast” by StudentAdvisor.com.

Office of Admissions 3800 Hillsborough Street Raleigh, NC 27607-5298 (919) 760-8581 or 1(800) MEREDITH admissions@meredith.edu

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The places included in this book were identified as favorites of Meredith students through an informal survey.

Photography by Katie Dow, Christopher Ferrer, Lissa Gotwals, Gary Knight, Tom Knott, Brian Lynn, Dave Timberlake, Michael Zirkle. Additional photos courtesy of Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and NC Division of Tourism.

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