Liberal Arts College
Define "liberal arts college"
A liberal arts college is a system of higher education that is typically smaller in size and focuses on a well-rounded education.
Define "university"
A university is a system of higher education that is typically larger and offers more specialized studies and research opportunities.
Name both of the American standardized tests that can be required for admissions.
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) or ACT (American College Testing)
Name one major or minor you can select in college.
Basically anything!
Art History, Creative Writing, Biology, Astrophysics, Economics, International Relations, Public Health, Anthropology, etc.
Name two liberal arts colleges in the U.S.
Amherst College, Macalaster College, Knox College, Mount Holyoke College, Carleton College, and many more!
Name two universities in the U.S.
Washington and Lee University, University of Richmond, Brandeis University, and many more!
Name one pro and one con of studying in the U.S.
Pro: It offers flexibility in your studies, a wide range of academic programs, a vibrant student life, and generous scholarships (among many others!).
Con: It's very far from home for international students, it's very expensive, it can be very demanding as you are expected to be involved inside and outside of the classroom.
Which 3 academic pathways are very limited and difficult for international students in the U.S.?
Medicine, law, architecture
What is the typical number of students attending a liberal arts college?
1000-3000
Unlike colleges, universities are typically distinguished by offering these types of graduate degrees in addition to undergraduate programs.
Master's and/or doctoral degrees
What is a key difference between the U.S. and Greece educational system?
The U.S. is known to be much more flexible and offer more opportunities outside of the classroom (internships, jobs, etc.).
True or False: You must major in "Law" to become a lawyer in the U.S.
False! There is typically no "Law" major. Common majors for future lawyers are Political Science, Economics, History, Philosophy, etc.
Name one pro and one con of attending a small college.
Pros 😍: Being a “big fish in a small pond,” knowing a lot of the other students and your professors, smaller class sizes
Cons 😤: Fewer academic offerings, smaller alumni network, limited extracurricular offerings
Name one pro and one con of the university system in the U.S.
Pros 😍: Wide range of majors and specialities, state-of-the-art research opportunities and resources, graduate programs, many extracurricular offerings
Cons 😤: Larger class sizes and student-to-faculty ratio, highly competitive academic environment, less opportunities to interact with professors
Academics, extracurriculars, volunteering, test scores, personal statements, essays, letters of recommendation, etc.
Name 2 majors that could be useful in pursuing a career in medical research.
Biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, psychology, public health, chemistry, physics, neuroscience, etc.
Which college did Ms. Lucy attend?
Grinnell College
Which university did Ms. Colleen attend?
About how much is the total cost of attendance for college/university in the U.S.?
It depends...
Yale University: $90,975
Davidson College: $84,260
University of Richmond: $85,460
Knox College: $72,091
What did Ms. Colleen and Ms. Lucy study in college/university?
Colleen majored in Community and Regional Development and minored in Asian American Studies and Education
Lucy majored in Classics