College Visits

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Dr. Heinz Linke

College can consume four years of a student's life and tens of thousands of dollars of the family's hard-earned money, so finding the right fit for your child is key. Prospective college students and their parents spend countless hours flipping through brochures and pondering their social and academic wants and needs. But if the gown is important, so is the town. The only way to really get a sense of a school is by visiting it in person.

These college visits need not be dry affairs. They offer the whole family an opportunity to visit and explore wonderful cities. After all, some of the most popular large college towns—Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Atlanta—are also full of attractions for everyone from parents to the littlest brothers and sisters. And there are plenty of smaller college towns with a lot to offer as well. State College, Pennsylvania (Penn State), Bloomington, Indiana (Indiana University), Champaign-Urbana, Illinois (University of Illinois), Iowa City, Iowa (University of Iowa) and College Station, Texas (Texas A&M) are all vibrant towns worth a visit in their own right.

Articles on College Visits

College Visits
Loyola University New Orleans
College Visit Guide: New Orleans
by Ashleigh Nushawg February 4, 2009

It’s been said that New Orleans is a drinking town with a college problem, but there’s a lot more educational learning to be had in the city than its reputation implies.

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College Visits
University of Pennsylvania
College Visit Guide: Philadelphia
by Paula Klein October 13, 2008

Enjoy Philly’s myriad college campuses while taking in some historican sights, terrific art and a requisite cheesesteak.

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College Visits
NYU Graduation
New York City: College Visit Guide
by TravelMuse Editorial September 30, 2008

Learn how to get the most out of your New York City campus visit with a suggested itinerary to cover the major schools in the city, along with recommended attractions and restaurants.

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