ESU is WhereWarriorsBelong, andit’swhere David Akinwande belonged forhis college years –whichhelped him land apositionat Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia after graduatingwith his degree in nursinglast spring.
“ESU gave me theopportunityto develop skills, knowledge andthe confidence to work at oneofthe mostprestigiouschildren’s hospitals in thecountry,”said Akinwande, whocredits his relationship with ESU’sfaculty andhis classmates whichhelped him on his journey. Amember of ESU’sfootball program, president of theStudent-Athlete AdvisoryCommittee andarecipient of severalscholarships, he helped administer vaccines duringthe COVID-19 pandemic,was atutor andpresented at an honors society event.He’ssuretobeaWarrior forlife. Andyou can join him at wherewarriorsbelong.com
Pocono Promise, Transfer Scholarships AmongFinancial Aid Offerings
Thereare manystories likeDavid’s that showcase theexperienceatESU, wherewehaveresourcestohelp
provide affordable andaccessible academic opportunities.
ESU’sfinancialaid offerings include the Pocono Promise,introduced forthe 2022-23academic year. New students maybe eligible forthis scholarship,whichisavailablefor PA residents andcovers the entirecost of tuition after thePell grantand PA stategrants havebeen applied. Institutional grants will coverthe remaining tuition balance.
Thereisalso aseries of Platinum/ Gold/Silver Transfer Scholarships forstudentsfrom selectregional communitycollege partners,with awards from $6,000 to $2,000 annually
Students applying forany of these scholarships must meet specific requirements, availablebyvisiting ESU.edu/merit or contacting admission@esu.edu or 570-422-3542.
AllESUstudentsenjoytuitionthat issignificantlylowerthantuitionat largeresearchuniversitiesandprivate collegesinPA,NYandNJ.In2022-23, ESUawardedmorethan$2million inscholarshipsalone,whichispaired withouraffordabletuition.
Andfor ambitious high school students whomay want to start college early, ESU offersdual enrollment courses at $50 per credit.
ESUToday. Success Tomorrow.
ESU prides itself on placingstudents first andits commitment to student success, with aslateof50+ majors, 21 master’s andtwodoctoraldegree programs.
TheUniversityoffersstate-of-thearttechnology to study fields from exercise science,athletic training and nursing, to additivemanufacturing and3Dprinting, art+design anddigital media technologies. Youcanalso immerse yourself in hospitality, recreation, andtourism management; sportmanagement; social work and criminal justice; andpsychology,justto nameafew
Students in the biological sciences can get hands-on experiencein wildlifeforensic work in the Dr.JaneHuffman WildlifeGenetics Institute. Entrepreneurial passions can be explored in ESU’sBusiness Accelerator program. And, our teachercertification preparation programs areaward-winningand nationally-accredited.
ESU’sproximitytoNew York Cityand Philadelphia provides
convenient access to internships, careersand social activities. Just minutes from campus arethe country’slargest waterparks,scenic Delaware WaterGap National Recreation Area,Appalachian Trail andother opportunities for recreational fun.
Thebest waytoexperience all that ESU offersistovisit andcheck out our campus, meet our students and faculty andsee foryourself whyESU is WhereWarriorsBelong. Don’t wait! Register foranupcoming event at ESU.edu/visit.
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College should be affordable, availableand accessible. That’s howwedoitatESU.
Joinusfor acampusvisit event andfind outhow we supportsuccess with degree programs, career training,studentservices, scholarships andmore— here in thePoconos.
At Drew,weemphasize connections, experiences, and opportunities, while building asense of community.
Small community. Big opportunities.
Drew University offers the best of all worlds. Our prime location in Madison, New Jersey, provides the comfort and security of living in one of the safest college towns in the country, on a gorgeous, tree-filled campus. Plus, students have easy access to aworld of exciting learning opportunities on campus, in New York City, and beyond.
Our seven New York Semesters bring students into the Big Apple to explore and make meaningful connections with industry professionals and guest speakers. Students immerse themselves in these one-of-a-kind programs on Wall Street, the United Nations, contemporary art, New York theatre, communications and media, social impact, and museums and cultural management.
Don’t be fooled by small classes and a tight-knit community—big things can come from small packages.
Don’t just take our word for it…
Drew just welcomed an historically-large first-year class of more than 400 students
and set aschool record for new transfer students.
And it’s not just students who are noticing Drew. It’s rankings season, and the accolades are pouring in:
•Drew leapt into the top 100 liberal arts schools in U.S. News &World Report’s2023 rankings, one of the largest jumps in the nation.
• U.S. News also ranked Drew among the country’s top 10 for social mobility, measured by aschool’s ability to enroll and graduate a significant number of Pell-eligible students.
• Washington Monthly moved Drew up 26 spots to number 73 in their annual rankings of top liberal arts schools.
•Drew once again made The Princeton Review’sBest 389 Colleges list, receiving top 25 marks for Best College Theater and Lots of Race/ Class Interaction. Earlier in the year, the outlet named Drew as aBest Value School for the fifth straight year.
No matter where you go to college, these years are going to be big. But if you choose Drew, they will be so
much more, and they will happen at a nationally-ranked school that prepares you for great things.
One of the reasons for Drew’s huge jump in U.S. News’ latest rankings? Their methodology put more weight on student outcomes this year, priming Drew for a major boost.
We know college is the launchpad to a student’s future. For all the big things that undergrads will do as students, nothing is as exciting as what they’ll do after Drew, and we help prepare them for that future.
Our students are routinely admitted to the most prestigious graduate schools in the country, like Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Princeton. They land jobs at global powerhouses like Amazon, Apple, Disney, and Google.
Drew also makes it easier on our students to land at top grad schools through our 19 Dual-Degree programs with schools like Columbia, Duke, and NYU, in fields like business, cybersecurity, engineering, law, and medicine.
Juniata College’scampusisinthe heartofCentral Pennsylvania, and its community and impact span theglobe.Students are empowered to develop theskills, knowledge, andvalues that leadtoa fulfilling life of service and ethical leadershipwhereverlife takes them.
Lessons in leadership begin as soon as students arriveoncampusastheylead in designing their education. Juniata’s distinctiveeducational experience means students are neverasked to choose amajor—there are no majors. Instead, students work with their two faculty advisers to shape their Program of Emphasis or POE. The flexibility of the POE encourages studentstopursue their unique interests and talents.
More than90% of students actively engagewith high-impact educational practices, including internships, study abroad, and undergraduate research. Throughcommunity-engaged learning, students learn to transform the conceptual knowledge acquired in theclassroom into practical, real-world applications, fosteringadeeper understandingofthe subjectmatter and cultivating essential skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy.
Oneofthe nation’s best liberalartscolleges is closer thanyou think.
Nestled in nature, Juniata College students learn in theclassroomand in thefield.
Learn more about Juniata at juniata.edu.
Cherished campustraditions celebrate the inimitable Juniata spirit—from Mountain Day, when classes are canceled fora dayoffall funspentonthe banks of Raystown Lake, to Liberal Arts Symposium, aday set aside to celebrate the liberalartsand all that students have accomplished. These traditions, along with Lobsterfest, Storming of the Arch, Madrigal, and theBailey Oratorical, connect Juniatians across generations.
Juniataisconsistently ranked among the nation’s top collegesdue to its unique educational approach, accessible faculty, and value. Facilities like Statton Learning Commons, which fosters modern teaching, collaborative learning, and scholarly innovation,and the Raystown Field Station, which provides one of thenation’s most distinctiveopportunities in environmental science, create an atmosphere conducivetogrowth and exploration.
Asupportive
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community of faculty educatestudents who graduate prepared for theworld.
KutztownUniversity students aresuccess stories in the making. Theyare part of acaring campus community thatfeels likehome, and KU offersall the opportunities and resourcesofa large university.
KU supports students’academic and personal achievement by providing high-quality services thathelp them makethe most of their time at KU.Whether students need atutor fora challenging class or want help writing their firstresume, KU offersthe support theyneed.
KU alsounderstands the financial commitment of higher education and is dedicated to helping students and families
achieve their goals. About 80% of Kutztownstudents receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans or student employment.
Whether KU students want to playasport, take aday trip,shop downtownorjoin aclub,theycan find ways to connect and grow. As amember of the State System of Higher Education, KU enrolls about 7,500 undergraduate and graduate students. It offersmorethan 200 student organizations, including Greek, academic, religious, cultural, social, athletic and performance-related groups. The university also offersspecific organizations
forstudents transferring from another college or university. At KU,students learn the skills to excelinthe workforce,attend graduate school and achieve success. Theyare making an impact at companies likeAir Products, Lego,Google, Adidas, the Mayo Clinic and manyothers in the Lehigh Valleyand beyond.
12 traditional,
200 clubs
The journeyofpersonal growth starts at KU.When students graduate, they’re capable of accomplishing anygoals theyset forthemselves. At KutztownUniversity,it’sgood to be golden.
Apply todayat
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Caring for patients at St. Luke’swill be Rana Moawad’sloving tribute to her late grandparents. They died prematurely from preventable diseases, in Egypt, due to alackofaffordable health care. Afirst-generation American born at St. Luke’s, Rana and her family were fortunate to receive medical care here, akindness they’ve never forgotten. When she graduates from Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine, Rana vows to carry on the network’smission of providing compassionate care to all regardless of their circumstances. “I chose to come to Temple/St. Luke’ssoIcan give backto the community that cared for my family and me when we were in need.”
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(Did YouKnow?) St. Luke’sisamember of the Association of American Medical Colleges’ prestigious Council of Teaching Hospitals, and our programs aredesigned to promote long-termmentoring relationships between our students and faculty.
Forover adecade, the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University/St. Luke’sUniversity Health Network (Temple/St. Luke’s) has offered adistinctive educational opportunity as the Lehigh Valley’s first and only four-year medical school campus. With only 40 students in each class, Temple/St. Luke’sisdistinguished by an intimate, interactive learning environment and apersonalized educational experience. St. Luke’shas more than 300 faculty members students who are interested get to knowduring their pre-clinical courses and then go on to rotate with manyofthe same faculty during their clerkships.
St. Luke’s University Health Network is proud to be one of the Nation’sTop Teaching hospitals. Here, you’ll find cutting-edge medicine and technologyinafriendly,collegial setting –and the energyand excitement of an innovative program fully grounded in outstanding practices thatcome from decades of experience.
Each completed application receives aholistic review, including avariety of objective and subjective factors. When selecting candidates to interview,the academic record,college attended, MCATscores, recommendations, extracurricular activities, work experience, medically related experience and community activities are all reviewed. The admissions committee does not have anarrowimage of who should be admitted, and Temple/St. Luke’sseeks adiverse student body and accepts many“nontraditional” students.
Students who interested in aprimarycare career and who choose to stay with St. Luke’safter graduation are eligible to receive atuition reimbursement of up to $175,000 –essentially covering their medical school tuition!
Learn more at sluhn.org/SOM
Our reputation for greatnursing goes back 140 years. St. Luke’sSchool of Nursing is proud to provide its students with the most current curriculum and technologyavailable while cherishing its historyasthe nation’soldest, continuously operating nursing school. Since the founding of our diploma-based program, we’ve gone on to graduate 5,000 nurses –manyofwhom have gone on to practice throughout the St. Luke’snetwork.
Our traditional 20-month accelerated diploma program is complemented by anight/weekend option for learners who require more flexibility,and allows graduates to enter the workforce quickly.Our students practice 900 clinical hours across the St. Luke’sNetwork’shospital campuses and use our Clinical Resource Learning Center for “hands-on” simulation of clinical skills. Our NCLEX-RN pass rates are consistently high, placing our graduates in demand. MSN and doctorally prepared faculty,aswell as an academic coach and network of student mentors, provide support throughout your academic journey
The St. Luke’sSchool of Nursing is also affordable and accessible, with grants, scholarships, and loans offered to qualified students to attend nursing school right here in Bethlehem, PA
You’re caring. You’re compassionate. You’re halfway to being agreatnurse. Whatare the next steps?
Start by exploring our entryrequirements at sluhn.org/ son/admissions. Email the admissions office at son.admissions@sluhn.org to verify you are enrolled in or have completed the correct prerequisite courses.
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St. Luke’sUniversity Health Network sponsors 50 graduate medical education programs thatare accredited by
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Commission on Dental Accreditation, Council on Podiatric Medical Education, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and American Board of Physical Therapy Residencyand Fellowship Education. According to external benchmarks, St. Luke’sprovides abetter training and learning environment than most other teaching hospitals nationally.More than 95% of resident and fellowgraduates pass their board exams on the first take. Approximately 33% of St. Luke’sphysician vacancies are filled by resident and fellowgraduates each year,asour Network continues to expand and grow.
From General Surgeryand Orthopedics to Family Medicine and Radiology, St. Luke’seducates tomorrow’sphysicians in avariety of clinical fields. The investment in these programs is awin-win-win for residents, attending physicians and the community
St. Luke’sstate-of-the-art Network Simulation Center provides students, residents, and fellows with outstanding opportunities to develop their clinical and procedural skills. The Network Simulation Center includes both robotic simulators and standardized patients as well as avariety of procedural skills training equipment.
Learners benefitfrom hands-on education with high-fidelity simulators, task trainers, and the experience and skill of expert simulation professionals. St. Luke’sSimulation Center also features aVirtual Anatomy Lab, aSurgical Skills Lab, and a3DPrinting and Innovation Lab. Everything from acode (cardiopulmonaryarrest) to inserting an IV can be honed, practiced, and studied during realistic simulation sessions.
Learn more at stlukessimcenter.org.
Your child is multi-dimensional. So arewe.
Today’sMoravian Academy offers every student ways to become their most authentic and successful self. On the Swain, Historic Downtown, and Merle-Smith Campuses, we give our 3-yearolds through 12th Graders moretoexplore... in school, in their world, and in themselves.
•The Swain Campus offers asecular, project-based curriculum, extensive outdoor experiences, and confidence-building performances on 20 breathtaking acres of green space for students in preschool through grade 8.
•Onthe Historic Downtown Campus,students in preschool through grade 8participate in challenging and transformative academic programs with inclusive Moravian services and traditions, as well as engaging signature programs like Spanish Immersion and Suzuki Strings.
•When students reach Upper School on the Merle-Smith Campus,they’reimmersed in aremarkably college-like environment.
Students in grade 9-12 attend classes in both modernand historic buildings on 120 acres of bucolic green space that resembles an arboretum punctuated by unique tree species. Working closely with faculty advisors, they hone advanced independent thinking and research skills and collaborate in hands-on, real-world projects.
Your child can learndaily in carefully tended historic buildings resounding with our country’s past. They can study,play,and wander on acres of green space. They can master asecond language through our immersion program. They can experiment to their heart’sand mind’s content in well-equipped labs and maker spaces. They can reflectonbig questions about themselves and their world through inclusive chapel services—and/or through secular social and emotional learning programs.
Moravian Academy nurtures the joyful spirit of each learner and empowers inclusive global
citizens to think critically,communicate effectively, lead with integrity,and strive for excellence.
Immersed in acommunity that values creativity, curiosity,love, and understanding, our students seek to answer the questions: Who am Iand who can Ibecome?
From the moment students arrive at Muhlenberg College, the personalized coaching they receive empowers them to take risks, make connections and achieve more than they thought possible. At Muhlenberg, challenge is away of life, support is agiven, success is an expectation —and our innovative coaching program helps students thrive.
The bestperformers, thebest athletes, the best executives —theyhaveone thingin common:greatcoaches.The Muhlenberg College coaching program matchesevery incomingstudent witha team that ensures they maximizetheirpotential and takeadvantageof holistic opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
Providing 360-degree support for every student from the moment they arrive on campus, the coaching program builds on Muhlenberg’s robust academic advising by pairing new students with a career counselor and college life coach in addition to their faculty advisors.
Academicadvisorshelp studentschart their educational journey, starting from the summer before their first semester. College life coaches deepenstudents’ involvement in Muhlenberg activities and smooth theirtransition to the residential college experience. Career coaches introduce first-yearstothe Muhlenberg Action Plan (MAP), aframeworkthatguidesstudents through four phasesofcareer development(explore careers, gain experience, demonstrate expertiseand achieve excellence) during theirMuhlenberg journey
Muhlenberg’s coaching program gives first-year students apreview of what they can expect throughout their time at the college: ahigh level of support from faculty, staff, peers and alumni that allows students to climb higher, to embrace challenge, not to fear the occasional fall.
“I wouldn’t be where IamifIdidn’t go to Muhlenberg,” said Adrienne Ellison’23, a financialanalyst at Goldman Sachs. “Muhlenberg has so many opportunities,it’s almosthard not to takethem.”
For over 50 years, NCC has been providing top quality, affordable education to students of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you’reseeking a two-year degree to land your dream job, specialized training to advance your career,core coursework to transfer to afouryear institution or you’reahigh school student trying to get a head start on college credits we provide the foundation, guidance and support to help you achieve your goals.
With morethan 120 programs to choose from, we offer an extensive range of options to help you pursue your education. We also provide the training needed to enter the workforce and the pathways to transfer
seamlessly to afour-year college or university.Our online, in-person, part-time, full-time and accelerated learning options give you the opportunity to build your education on your terms, and you don’thave to sacrifice quality in the name of flexibility
As one of the most affordable colleges in the region, NCC students can save up to $40,000 while still receiving the quality education we areknown for. Currently,morethan half our students benefitfrom$46 million in financial aid and scholarships, and we’reproud to say that 90% of NCC aid applicants qualify for some form of aid!
Our students areour top priority, and our dedicated team of faculty,
staffand advisors areheretohelp you navigate your educational journey from start to finish. As astudent, you’ll gain access to countless personal, professional, and academic resources like tutoring, academic coaching, advising, counseling, career
services and more! Whoever you areand wherever you choose to study –atone of our three campus locations or online –you’ll join a community built on collaboration, growth and belonging.
Find your path and visit northampton.edu today!
Accounts to payfor college or even privatehigh schools can be asmart wayfor parents to preparefor their children’s futures. Not everyaccount is thesame, andcertain savings accounts could affectfinancial aid eligibilityand taxes. It is in parents’ andstudents’ best interests to educatethemselves on thevarious education savings plans available to them —and whichones makethe most sense fortheir families.
Familiesshoulddotheirresearchand workwithprofessionalswhounderstand thesubtletiesofschoolsavingsplans. Forexample,accordingtoCappex.com, acollegeinformationsite,students’ incomeandsavingshavealarger,more negativeimpactontheavailability offinancialaidthantheportionof theirparents’assetsfactoredintothe equation.Studentswithsizeablesavings accountsintheirnamemayendup adverselyaffectingtheirfinancialaid eligibility.Afinancialadvisorandloan expertcanadvisefamiliesonthese confusingfinancialfacts.
•529 College Savings Plan: 529accounts areapopular education savings plan. They operateinasimilar fashion to IRA and401(k) plans in that savings foreducation areearnedtaxfree through investment opportunities. SallieMaesays529 plans areoffered by states or educational institutions under Section 529ofthe Internal Revenue Code. These tax-advantaged plans generally have no income limitations andhigh contribution limits. Theusage of funds in 529accounts aresubject to regulations.
•Coverdell Education Savings Account: Coverdell accounts are versatile in that they enable themoney to be spent forelementarythrough college education, whichisalarger rangethan other plans. This is another tax-freeplan when used forschool purposes. Coverdell contributions arecapped at $2,000 per year, and they’reonly available to families below aspecified income level, says the resource SavingforCollege.com.
•UniformGifts to MinorsAct Account: These accounts arenot traditionally designed foreducation but can be established to offer gift assets tominors. Thecustodian of theaccount can sell theassets forthe child’sbenefit at any time, andoncethe child reaches18or21,
recipients can use thefunds in whatever manner they choose.However, UGMA mayaffectfinancial aid eligibility.
•Roth IRA: Parents can open up a Roth IRA in their child’snameonce thechild begins earningincome. Even though thereare penalties to takingearningsout beforethe ageof 59.5, exceptions include purchasing afirst home or qualified education expenses. ARoth IRA isn’t subjected to legal andadministrativefees that can come with trusts, whichare another savings avenue.
Parents can help finance their children’s educations through various savings plans. Afinancial advisor may shed more light on whichproducts are best forfamilies.
More than 60,000 students attend one of 14 public cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania. While cyber charter schools have grown in popularity, so, too, have the voices of their critics. Many students find success in being able to learn in adifferent way. Let’s break down some of the biggest misconceptions about this education option.
Myth #1: Students in cyber charter schools don’t have opportunities to socialize.
Cyber charter schools offer an array of social activities, both online and in-person. Students interact with peers and teachers in virtual classrooms through discussions and projects. Online clubs allow participants to explore shared interests with peers. Families can mingle in-person at field trips to zoos, museums, and historical sites. Prom and graduation ceremonies mark key milestones and capture traditional aspects of high school.
Myth #2: Cyber charter schools are private, for-profit schools.
Cyber charter schools are, in fact, public schools. The Pennsylvania Department of Education oversees cyber charter schools’
financial reporting and sets their academic and curriculum standards. Like their brick-and-mortar counterparts, cyber charter schools do not charge tuition and are funded by taxes—the primary difference is where the students learn.
Myth #3: Only one type of student attends a cyber charter school.
We often hear the stereotype that cyber charter schools are primarily for students with behavioral issues; however, they support abroad range of learners. Students from all backgrounds enroll in cyber charter school because their previous school wasn’t the right fit for them. Some want more academic challenges. Some need special education support. Some have time-intensive extracurricular activities, such as athletics or creative pursuits, and flexible scheduling enables them to pursue their passion.
If your child’s current education situation isn’t working out, perhaps acyber charter school is abetter fit. Learning online isn’t ideal for everyone, and that’s okay. However, gone are the days when education is one-size-fits-all. Visit pacyber.org to learn more.
Applyingtocolleges is exciting formanyhigh schoolstudents. But that excitement is sometimes tempered by anxiety. Thecollege application process can affect students’ lives foryears to come, so it’sunderstandable whysome teenagersmight feel stressed as they apply to college.
The National Center forEducational Statistics says 69 percent of high school graduates in theUnited States enroll in college thefall after graduatingfromhigh school. Many students begin applyingtocollege before enteringtheir senior yearof high school. Students can employ various strategies to makeapplying to college less stressful.
Create an inventoryofstudent experiencesand awards
When completingtheircollege applications, students submit a varietyofmaterials. In addition to students’ trackrecords in theclassroom, schools will be interested in kids’ extracurricular activities, hobbies, volunteer work, andeventhings they do during their free time.
Parents and students can work together to develop amaster list that includes information about what students have accomplished duringhigh school. These may include involvement in certain clubs, participation in sports teams, advanced rankinginscouting programs, or even alist of books
read. Havingthis document handy will makeitthat muchsimpler to fill out college applications.
TheCommon Application began as aniche program forselectprivate liberal arts colleges, but nowhas grownintoanorganization that services more than 750schools. The organization enables students to create an account andcomplete onebasic form that will be accepted by all institutions whoare members. TheCAhelps students streamline thecollege application process and reduceredundancy.Analertsystem also helps applicants manage application deadlines.
Avoid applyingeverywhere Somestudents think that applying to dozens of schools will improve their chancesofbeingadmitted. However, applicants maybewasting theirtimeapplyingtoschools they have no intention of attending, andthat only adds to thestress of meeting deadlines. Narrowdown thepossibilities to ahandful of favoriteschools andgofromthere.
Use theresourcesatyourdisposal Studentswhohaveaccessto guidancecounselors,mentors, collegecenters,oreventeachers whoarewillingtohelpwiththe applicationprocessshouldusethese resourceswisely.Inaddition,iPhone andAndroidappscanhelpstreamline thecollegeapplicationprocess.
Consider scholarships concurrently
Someschools automatically consider applicants forscholarships, grants and work-study programs. But that’snot so with everyschool, so students mayhavetoapply on their ownorrelyonthirdparties for scholarships. Fastwebisa leading onlineresourcetofind scholarships to payfor school.
Advancepreparation can make thecollege application process a lot less stressful forstudents and their parents.
3Traits of acollege that makes you THINK DEEPLY and ACT BOLDLY
With so many colleges to choose from (nearly 250 in Pa. alone), it’simportant to look for acommunity of active learners— somewhereyou can think deeply and act boldly.Hereare three traits of acollege that can help you do so:
1. A21st-Century Academic Offering
Many of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet. Lycoming College prepares students to lead the next generation with customizable, cross-disciplinary programs and thousands of major/minor combinations. Additionally,Lycoming has made investments in programs exploring the century’smost important topics: neuroscience, biochemistry, computer science, entrepreneurship, and astrophysics.
2. High-Impact Experiences
Students who participate in internships, research, or global study aremorelikely to be accepted into graduate programs and find jobs. Lycoming’sCenter for Enhanced
Academic Experiences connects students with hands-on learning locally,nationally, and internationally.Through individualized guidance from acareer advisor in their academic area, students have studied the water quality of urban streams with the College’sClean Water Institute; translated poetry or published articles with faculty; interned at the Smithsonian; and explored the history of mathematics in Greece
3. Big Resources
Acollege’s endowment, when stacked against its studentpopulation, can giveyou agood idea of theresources available. Lycoming’s endowment ranks among thehighest per studentinthe country,enablingthem to award
morethan$35Minfinancial aidannually,invite world-renowned scholarstovisit/teach,and invest in premier facilities/technology.Overthe past severalyears, Lycoming hasadded anew music building, science center,planetarium, biochemistry suite, biology field station, gatewaycenter, and renovated academic centeraspart of its commitmenttoputting advanced learning opportunities at every student’sfingertips.
Find aplace that makes you confident in your pursuit of knowledge and bold in its application—a college that prepares you not only for your first job, but for alifetime of professional and personal growth. Visit Lycoming College: www.lycoming.edu.
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Education opens manydoors. Sometimes lifethrowsaperson acurveball and education gets put on the back burner. Even if school plans have been derailed forseveral years,one can explorehow to returnto school as an adult.
Adultstudents areoften described as nontraditional students, while traditional students arethose whoenroll in acollege oruniversityorgoontotrade school immediately after graduatingfromhigh school. Nontraditional students arethose whoreturntoget their degrees as adult learners.According to a2013National Study of ProspectiveAdultStudents by thehigher education marketinggroup STAMATS, students overthe ageof25are thefastestgrowingsegment in higher education.
Forthose people resolving to returntoschool this year,these tips can help them confront anyuncertaintytheymay have about cracking thebooksafter alonglayoff
•Recognizeyou’renever tooold. If youhave the timeand themeans to attend school, you
can likely find aprogram that can benefit you regardless of howold youmay be.
•Rememberthateducationcan help youget out of arut. Nomatteryourage or experience, it’seasytoget stuckinarut.Going backto schoolcanhelpaperson getout of that rut and on apathtosomethingnew.A return to schoolcanhelp professionals earnmore money, updatetheir skillsorlearn anew trade.
•Ask forthe supportoffriends andfamily. Students’ success often depends on astrong supportnetwork.Besuretodiscuss plans to returntoschool with aspouse, family membersorotherswho can lendahelping hand. Schoolingwill taketime out of a schedule andcertain responsibilities you handled mayhavetobetaken on by family members.
•Exploreaccessibility. Nowmorethan ever schools areadaptingtothe changingtimes by offeringanabundanceofclassesonline. Remotelearning becameanecessityin thewakeofthe COVID-19 pandemic,but it maybeanincreasingly popular method of
conductingclasses in thefuture. Foradult learners whoworry about jugglingtime inside of theactual classroom with work and home responsibilities, virtual programs can be the perfectfit.
Goals forthe newyearmay include returning to school. Whether aperson is completing adiploma program, finishing adegree or learningnew skills, there’snowrong timeto continue your education.
Can you do good in the world and earnagood living too? Elizabethtown College students do. They become the influential advocates and changemakers, exceptional communicators, and cause organizers the world needs moreof. You’ll find our ‘Educate for Service’ motto written all across our campus, but you won’tjust read it. You’ll live it. An Etown education is designed to help you become aforce for good. In your education. In your community.Inyour career
Etown combines the most soughtafter professional programs taught by outstanding professor-mentors, guaranteed high-impact experiences like research, internships, and crosscultural study all with a124+ year tradition of learning to think critically, analyze deeply,and communicate effectively.With over 80 majors that can be paired with morethan 100 minors and concentrations, an Etown education will make you exceptional in whatever profession you choose.
Our student body is made up of more than 2,000 students from arange of different racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Nearly every student on our campus receives some level of financial aid with the College offering over $30 million in institutional scholarships and grants in order to provide access to an affordable education.
Etown is also aplace whereyou can express yourself. We offer a wide variety of student clubs and organizations to help you discover your passion and connect with others and our 24 NCAA DIII athletic programs provide you with the chance to compete beyond the classroom. You’ll find that our student-centered cultureis at the heart of everything we do.
Elizabethtown College has something for everyone, but we want you to find that out for yourself. We hope you will visit us and learnwhy so many of our students find our campus so exceptional. Join us for
an upcoming Open House on April 20 or for one of our many other visit opportunities. Register today at etown.edu/visit