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Whether you want to join one or just enjoy listening to the sound, university orchestras are often a wonder to behold. All those private lessons and practicing really pays off once you’re around other people who are similarly focused on music. The great thing is that few schools have orchestras that are purely music/performance major …

Knowing the history of your college can make for some intriguing conversations. And of course, the more fascinating the history, the more interesting the conversation. We’ve put together a few more colleges with an interesting history. Be sure to check out Part One of our Colleges with Interesting Histories series, too! Fisk University Located in …

Plenty of people like and appreciate art, and college students are no different. Schools have long retained their own art collections. They are often useful for students in the art programs, but art collections and museums are also a quiet place for students to enjoy the day. If looking at art is your idea of …

If you are looking for a career that will allow you to use your artistic talent and creativity, you may want to consider graphic design programs. Graphic designers are in great demand right now and that shows no signs of abating in the near future. A bachelor’s degree in graphic design will help hone your …

Having college mascots truly ramp up the excitement level at any college. The only thing more exciting is the history behind the choice of mascot. Be sure to check out Part One and Part Two of our Mascots with Interesting Histories series! Saint Louis University – The Billiken There are various stories associated with Saint …

Interested in a career that allows you to spend your time around cars? Here’s our top pick of colleges you should consider: Kettering University Originally launched as General Motors Institute, Kettering University offers degrees in engineering as well as management in the automobile industry. Clemson University Students who attend this university in South Carolina get …

One of the hardest things about college is knowing that you’re going to need a job once you graduate. The job market isn’t the most promising right now: Colleges know this, and they try to help as best they can. Job fairs, alumni networking, internship opportunities-–all these help you to find employment in your field …

Political science, as its name suggests, is about the intricacies and applications of politics. Whether on a global or domestic scale, political science majors study laws, regulations, governments, policies, diplomacy, and history. Interested in political science? Then you should consider applying to the universities listed below. Not only do all of these institutions offer some …

If you are curious about the past and love digging around to know more about life many thousands of years ago, you will find an archaeology program immensely exciting. During the course of an archaeology program, you will study history so you have a solid foundation for future fieldwork. An archaeology curriculum also includes sifting …

The prospect of going abroad or learning about governments and cultures besides those in the USA can be a strong draw for some students. There are plenty of schools that offer great programs. Whether you want to travel the world, help teach languages, do international business, or something else entirely. If you’re interested in majoring …