Saturday, September 7, 2013
Friday, September 6, 2013
Article: 5 Great Colleges for Women (Sorry, guys)
I really enjoyed reading this article by Tom Kleese, an independent college planning consultant, “5 Great Colleges for Women (Sorry, guys).”
Tom begins his article with the following:
"March is Women’s History Month. In celebration, I offer this list of 5 great colleges for women…and women only. Single-sex education may seem like a remnant of the past, but according to research conducted by the National Survey of Student Engagement and published by the Women’s College Coalition, “women who attend a women’s college are significantly advantaged in terms of the nature and frequency with which they engage in educationally purposeful activities and in the progress they make in a variety of desirable outcomes of college”. Put simply, it works."
And concludes with:
"Finding the best fit colleges (emphasis on the plural) is not about going where you think you should go, or where you heard you should go, or where they said you should go – it’s about going to a place called the University of You, which for thousands of bright, talented, ambitious young minds happens to be a women’s college."
Learn more about Tom’s college planning services via his Web site, OnCampus College Planning.
Tom begins his article with the following:
"March is Women’s History Month. In celebration, I offer this list of 5 great colleges for women…and women only. Single-sex education may seem like a remnant of the past, but according to research conducted by the National Survey of Student Engagement and published by the Women’s College Coalition, “women who attend a women’s college are significantly advantaged in terms of the nature and frequency with which they engage in educationally purposeful activities and in the progress they make in a variety of desirable outcomes of college”. Put simply, it works."
And concludes with:
"Finding the best fit colleges (emphasis on the plural) is not about going where you think you should go, or where you heard you should go, or where they said you should go – it’s about going to a place called the University of You, which for thousands of bright, talented, ambitious young minds happens to be a women’s college."
Learn more about Tom’s college planning services via his Web site, OnCampus College Planning.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Bryn Mawr Welcomes the Class of 2017
Last week, Bryn Mawr College welcomed the Class of 2017. It was a rainy week in this are of the country. Interim President Kim Cassidy welcomed the new students by saying, “People always say that when it rains on your wedding day, it’s good luck. So for you, Class of 2017, I want to tell you that the rain means that in four years when you leave Bryn Mawr, you will each be accepted into the graduate school of your choice, your parents will be happy to know you will receive multiple offers of employment, and the world will be yours to explore.”
Follow the link to read the blog post plus view many great move-in photos, for soon you too will be going to college.
From Wikipedia - "Bryn Mawr College is a women's liberal arts college in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion Township, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, ten miles west of Philadelphia. The phrase bryn mawr means "big hill" in Welsh."
Learn more about the college or the academics, including the many fields of studies: Africana Studies, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Asian Studies, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Child and Family Studies, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Creative Writing , Dance, East Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Film Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Geology, German, Greek, Latin and Classical Studies, Growth and Structure of Cities, Hebrew and Judaic Studies, Latin American, Latino and Iberian Peoples and Cultures, History, History of Art, International Studies, Italian and Italian Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics, Middle East Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Peace, Conflict, and Social Justice Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Romance Languages, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Theater, Urban Studies, and Women's Studies.
Follow the link to read the blog post plus view many great move-in photos, for soon you too will be going to college.
From Wikipedia - "Bryn Mawr College is a women's liberal arts college in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion Township, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, ten miles west of Philadelphia. The phrase bryn mawr means "big hill" in Welsh."
Learn more about the college or the academics, including the many fields of studies: Africana Studies, Anthropology, Arabic, Archaeology, Architecture, Art History, Asian Studies, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Child and Family Studies, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Creative Writing , Dance, East Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Film Studies, French and Francophone Studies, Gender and Sexuality, Geology, German, Greek, Latin and Classical Studies, Growth and Structure of Cities, Hebrew and Judaic Studies, Latin American, Latino and Iberian Peoples and Cultures, History, History of Art, International Studies, Italian and Italian Studies, Linguistics, Mathematics, Middle East Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Peace, Conflict, and Social Justice Studies, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Romance Languages, Russian, Sociology, Spanish, Theater, Urban Studies, and Women's Studies.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Basketball and Smith College
Big congratulations go out to Devon Quattrocchi '13, who recently signed a professional basketball contract in Denmark. Gratuating from Smith College, Devon is excited and looking forward to playing internationally, "With my basketball commitments, I did not go abroad while I was a student, but now I have been given a chance to do so, and also to continue to play a game that I love."
But did you know that women's college basketball began at Smith College?
From Wikipedia:
"Women's basketball began in the winter of 1892 at Smith College. Senda Berenson, an instructor at Smith, taught basketball to her students, hoping the activity would improve their physical health. Basketball's early adherents were affiliated with YMCAs and colleges throughout the United States, and the game quickly spread throughout the country.
However, Berenson was taking risks simply in teaching the game to women. She worried a little about the women suffering from "nervous fatigue" if games were too strenuous for them. And, in order to keep it "acceptable" for women to play at all, she taught modified rules. These included a court divided into three areas and nine players per team. Three players were assigned to each area (guard, center, forward) and could not cross the line into another area. The ball was moved from section to section by passing or dribbling. Players were limited to three dribbles and could hold the ball for three seconds. No snatching or batting the ball away from a player was allowed. A center jump was required after each score. Peach baskets and the soccer ball were the equipment. Variations of Berenson’s rules spread across the country via YMCAs and colleges."
Smith College is located in Northampton, MA. Academics at Smith are world-class as well as academic life:
"Experience a living tradition of intellectual rigor and scope. Take a risk on an untested concept. Develop the acuity to frame an argument, and the eloquence to persuade others of its merit. Take an art class even though your major is engineering. Work with a faculty of scholars who respect their students enough to expect the highest standards of academic achievement."
"A Smith education is about thinking for yourself instead of figuring out what a teacher wants you to say or echoing what your classmates believe. For every nine students, there’s a Smith professor to help you discover new information and reconsider theories and opinions you once took for granted.
There’s much more to Smith teaching than the "chalk and talk" approach you may be used to in high school. Smith professors expect students to speak up in class, contribute original ideas, question assumptions, even challenge their teachers’ views. The lively intellectual exchanges taking place in Smith classrooms (and student houses, snack bars and study lounges) prove that great minds don’t necessarily think alike.
Many institutions talk about employing teacher-scholars, but not every college lives up to that ideal. Smith's faculty members are truly dedicated teachers and active researchers, performers and writers. Our professors belong to top organizations like the National Academy of Sciences, lead national academic groups and are regularly recognized for their scholarly contributions. Ninety-six percent have doctoral degrees. Nearly half of Smith’s professors are women, and many of them serve as mentors and role models as well as teachers and advisers."
Learn why Smith College is a women's college. Learn about Smith's notable alumnae or the history of the college. Visit Smith College and see if Smith is for YOU!
But did you know that women's college basketball began at Smith College?
From Wikipedia:
"Women's basketball began in the winter of 1892 at Smith College. Senda Berenson, an instructor at Smith, taught basketball to her students, hoping the activity would improve their physical health. Basketball's early adherents were affiliated with YMCAs and colleges throughout the United States, and the game quickly spread throughout the country.
However, Berenson was taking risks simply in teaching the game to women. She worried a little about the women suffering from "nervous fatigue" if games were too strenuous for them. And, in order to keep it "acceptable" for women to play at all, she taught modified rules. These included a court divided into three areas and nine players per team. Three players were assigned to each area (guard, center, forward) and could not cross the line into another area. The ball was moved from section to section by passing or dribbling. Players were limited to three dribbles and could hold the ball for three seconds. No snatching or batting the ball away from a player was allowed. A center jump was required after each score. Peach baskets and the soccer ball were the equipment. Variations of Berenson’s rules spread across the country via YMCAs and colleges."
"Experience a living tradition of intellectual rigor and scope. Take a risk on an untested concept. Develop the acuity to frame an argument, and the eloquence to persuade others of its merit. Take an art class even though your major is engineering. Work with a faculty of scholars who respect their students enough to expect the highest standards of academic achievement."
"A Smith education is about thinking for yourself instead of figuring out what a teacher wants you to say or echoing what your classmates believe. For every nine students, there’s a Smith professor to help you discover new information and reconsider theories and opinions you once took for granted.
There’s much more to Smith teaching than the "chalk and talk" approach you may be used to in high school. Smith professors expect students to speak up in class, contribute original ideas, question assumptions, even challenge their teachers’ views. The lively intellectual exchanges taking place in Smith classrooms (and student houses, snack bars and study lounges) prove that great minds don’t necessarily think alike.
Many institutions talk about employing teacher-scholars, but not every college lives up to that ideal. Smith's faculty members are truly dedicated teachers and active researchers, performers and writers. Our professors belong to top organizations like the National Academy of Sciences, lead national academic groups and are regularly recognized for their scholarly contributions. Ninety-six percent have doctoral degrees. Nearly half of Smith’s professors are women, and many of them serve as mentors and role models as well as teachers and advisers."
Learn why Smith College is a women's college. Learn about Smith's notable alumnae or the history of the college. Visit Smith College and see if Smith is for YOU!
Monday, September 2, 2013
Why I Chose a Women's College
I'm now blogging over at The Huffington Post and wanted to share with you my first blog post, "Why I Chose a Women's College." In this blog post, I connected with several first-year students to understand why they decided to attend a women's college.
Highlights:
"Even though women's colleges provide an amazing environment where young women thrive, these colleges are often overlooked for one of two reasons. Sometimes, college-bound high school girls don't realize that a single-sex college option exists; and when they do, many buy into the various myths about women's colleges that ensure these colleges remain on their "do-not-consider list."
Although a women's college is not for everyone, I simply can't accept the myth that women's colleges are no longer relevant or that young girls are not interested in attending one. Having graduated from a women's college many years ago, I thought I might be out of touch with today's high school girls, so I decided to contact incoming college students to see why they decided to attend one. Their response was overwhelming. And my hunch is correct. Teenage girls are passionate, excited, and thrilled about choosing a women's college for their higher education."
Consider Jenni Miller. She selected Stephens College, and here is why she chose a women's college:
"I learned about my college, Stephens, before I really looked into women's colleges. I knew they existed but never thought about going to one. When I began considering them, I was more worried what my classmates would say about me choosing an "all girls school" than I was actually attending one. It was when I started looking into what Stephens offered that I realized I wouldn't be attending an all girls school but a women's college. Where I'm going, women are strong and opinionated, and that's okay."
"On the first visit I could already feel the support being given. The students at a women's college don't care about what you're wearing or what state you're from; they care about who you are as a person and intellectual. I've never felt judged while walking around campus, and I've never had to worry that I won't fit in. My friends like to joke that I'll never see boys and that I'll become a crazy feminist, but I'm not worried about any of that. Education is something I value, and I know that by choosing a women's college I won't be pushed to the back burner for leadership opportunities and that when I graduate I will be standing alongside some of the strongest and most driven women in the country. The bottom line is that I wanted an institution that would give me the chance to focus on my education and future career, and Stephens does just that."
Read the entire blog post to see why additional first-year students are attending women's colleges.
Highlights:
"Even though women's colleges provide an amazing environment where young women thrive, these colleges are often overlooked for one of two reasons. Sometimes, college-bound high school girls don't realize that a single-sex college option exists; and when they do, many buy into the various myths about women's colleges that ensure these colleges remain on their "do-not-consider list."
Although a women's college is not for everyone, I simply can't accept the myth that women's colleges are no longer relevant or that young girls are not interested in attending one. Having graduated from a women's college many years ago, I thought I might be out of touch with today's high school girls, so I decided to contact incoming college students to see why they decided to attend one. Their response was overwhelming. And my hunch is correct. Teenage girls are passionate, excited, and thrilled about choosing a women's college for their higher education."
Consider Jenni Miller. She selected Stephens College, and here is why she chose a women's college:
"I learned about my college, Stephens, before I really looked into women's colleges. I knew they existed but never thought about going to one. When I began considering them, I was more worried what my classmates would say about me choosing an "all girls school" than I was actually attending one. It was when I started looking into what Stephens offered that I realized I wouldn't be attending an all girls school but a women's college. Where I'm going, women are strong and opinionated, and that's okay."
"On the first visit I could already feel the support being given. The students at a women's college don't care about what you're wearing or what state you're from; they care about who you are as a person and intellectual. I've never felt judged while walking around campus, and I've never had to worry that I won't fit in. My friends like to joke that I'll never see boys and that I'll become a crazy feminist, but I'm not worried about any of that. Education is something I value, and I know that by choosing a women's college I won't be pushed to the back burner for leadership opportunities and that when I graduate I will be standing alongside some of the strongest and most driven women in the country. The bottom line is that I wanted an institution that would give me the chance to focus on my education and future career, and Stephens does just that."
Read the entire blog post to see why additional first-year students are attending women's colleges.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Friday, August 30, 2013
Thursday, August 29, 2013
STEM Programs at Scripps College
Women’s colleges have excelled at educating women in mathematics and
science for over 100-years, adding STEM programs along the way. Women’s
colleges are known for preparing students to start a STEM career or to
obtain an advanced degree.
Here’s a short video from biology major at Scripps College, Jacqueline Humphries '13 about the role women’s college play for getting women into STEM careers.
This connection between women’s colleges and STEM careers is one I continue to share with the world!
“Scripps College, begun in 1926, is a progressive liberal arts women's college in Claremont, California, United States. It is a member of the Claremont Colleges.”
Learn more about Scripps' biology program or other STEM programs.
Here’s a short video from biology major at Scripps College, Jacqueline Humphries '13 about the role women’s college play for getting women into STEM careers.
This connection between women’s colleges and STEM careers is one I continue to share with the world!
“Scripps College, begun in 1926, is a progressive liberal arts women's college in Claremont, California, United States. It is a member of the Claremont Colleges.”
Learn more about Scripps' biology program or other STEM programs.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Five Reasons to Consider a Women's College
Last week the President of Simmons College, Helen Drinan, blogged about the 5 reasons to consider a women’s college.
I enjoyed her blog post as well as many of the comments including:
“As a "non-traditional" student who graduated from Russell Sage College for Women I can tell you that not only is a college for women a good choice for recent high school graduates, but also for women who are attending college later in life. It was a great experience to learn along side younger women who were focused on their studies and leadership roles throughout the college. In addition, I often found myself as a mentor and role model to the younger women. The spirit at a women's college is not one of "We can do it," it is a spirit of "We WILL do it."”
“My four years at Agnes Scott College were the best and most constructive years of my life. Everyone I knew there was thoughtful, smart, compassionate, and involved. The classes were hard - every course is taught at honors level. The faculty were the perfect combination of tough and caring. While I would never force her to, I hope my future daughters consider a women's college, too.”
“I am a graduate of Scripps College (The Women's College at Claremont) and I am incredibly grateful for the education and intellectual identity I received there. I was raised by my dad and I always felt more comfortable around men--girl code was a mystery to me (think Lindsey Lohan, pre-plastics in Mean Girls) -- until I went to a women's college. It created an environment of sisterhood rather than the competitive one I had previously encountered in an all women's sports environment.
There is no hiding from leadership responsibilities-- women must lead, speak up, and are expected to, another big difference from the "real" world. (If anything, the "real" world still isn't ready for women's college grads!) I loved that I was at Claremont and part of a consortium that was co-ed and would definitely recommend that other young women consider a similar arrangement (think Western Mass, Wellesley-Harvard, Mills in San Fran, etc.) where you can take classes in an all-women's setting or cross-register at co-ed campuses. In regards to achievement post-graduation, I am more than 10 years out and almost all of my college friends have advanced degrees and have attributed their Scripps experience to making them leaders in their respective fields. I can't say enough good things about my experience; I'm grateful that my dad and other adults in my life encouraged me to consider a women's college (and in particular, Scripps!!).”
"I wouldn't trade my experience at Converse College for anything. I only considered it primarily because they offered me a full-tuition scholarship, but my visit to the campus cemented it for me. Warm, cozy, and supportive. I went from that little school in SC to Columbia University in NYC where I got my MSW, and I am quite successful in my career track. I came in as a timid, insecure young woman and graduated an outspoken, confident leader."
Women's colleges have much to offer! Find out for yourself if they are a perfect match for YOU! Schedule a campus visit with several women's colleges today!
I enjoyed her blog post as well as many of the comments including:
“As a "non-traditional" student who graduated from Russell Sage College for Women I can tell you that not only is a college for women a good choice for recent high school graduates, but also for women who are attending college later in life. It was a great experience to learn along side younger women who were focused on their studies and leadership roles throughout the college. In addition, I often found myself as a mentor and role model to the younger women. The spirit at a women's college is not one of "We can do it," it is a spirit of "We WILL do it."”
“My four years at Agnes Scott College were the best and most constructive years of my life. Everyone I knew there was thoughtful, smart, compassionate, and involved. The classes were hard - every course is taught at honors level. The faculty were the perfect combination of tough and caring. While I would never force her to, I hope my future daughters consider a women's college, too.”
“I am a graduate of Scripps College (The Women's College at Claremont) and I am incredibly grateful for the education and intellectual identity I received there. I was raised by my dad and I always felt more comfortable around men--girl code was a mystery to me (think Lindsey Lohan, pre-plastics in Mean Girls) -- until I went to a women's college. It created an environment of sisterhood rather than the competitive one I had previously encountered in an all women's sports environment.
There is no hiding from leadership responsibilities-- women must lead, speak up, and are expected to, another big difference from the "real" world. (If anything, the "real" world still isn't ready for women's college grads!) I loved that I was at Claremont and part of a consortium that was co-ed and would definitely recommend that other young women consider a similar arrangement (think Western Mass, Wellesley-Harvard, Mills in San Fran, etc.) where you can take classes in an all-women's setting or cross-register at co-ed campuses. In regards to achievement post-graduation, I am more than 10 years out and almost all of my college friends have advanced degrees and have attributed their Scripps experience to making them leaders in their respective fields. I can't say enough good things about my experience; I'm grateful that my dad and other adults in my life encouraged me to consider a women's college (and in particular, Scripps!!).”
"I wouldn't trade my experience at Converse College for anything. I only considered it primarily because they offered me a full-tuition scholarship, but my visit to the campus cemented it for me. Warm, cozy, and supportive. I went from that little school in SC to Columbia University in NYC where I got my MSW, and I am quite successful in my career track. I came in as a timid, insecure young woman and graduated an outspoken, confident leader."
Women's colleges have much to offer! Find out for yourself if they are a perfect match for YOU! Schedule a campus visit with several women's colleges today!
Monday, August 26, 2013
Celebrating the Women of The Women’s Suffrage Movement
The right to vote -- It’s something many still take for granted today.
I honor these brave women who made this possible. I can’t imagine the struggle and hardship they endured.
While I’m thrilled for their success, it's important to know that a gender gap still exists and there is much more work for us gals to accomplish.
In celebration of the brave women who came before me. As we celebrate their accomplishment and thank then for their sacrifices, consider attending a women’s college. It’s an environment where you can find your voice and become the leader you dream about.
The world needs more strong, confident, and insightful women!
Learn what the new president of Smith College says to incoming firs-year students, in her article, “Smith President’s Advice To College Freshmen: Don’t Lean Back.”
“The world is not gender-equal, but college is strong preparation for making it so, writes Smith College President Kathleen McCartney. Her advice for how young women can lean into their college years.”
MS. Foundation for Women, says Gender Discrimination in the Workplace is Real, Not an "Urban Legend"
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Friday, August 23, 2013
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Women’s College Student Successful at Swimming the English Channel
I just learned that Wellesley College's Ika Kovacikova '14 was successful in her goal of swimming the English Channel. Her time was 11 hours and 28 minutes.
I'm impressed!
There's no stopping gals who attend a women's college!
Wellesley College is located in Wellesley, MA.
"The mission of Wellesley College is to provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world."
I'm impressed!
There's no stopping gals who attend a women's college!
Wellesley College is located in Wellesley, MA.
"The mission of Wellesley College is to provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world."
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Learn More About Women's Colleges - Meet New Admissions Representatives
Interested in learning more about a women’s college? Meet two new admissions professionals; Brittany Hall and Anna Ralston. If you’re considering attending Judson College these are the gals to contact!
Or learn more about the college via student blogs!
Judson College was founded in 1838 and is located in Marion, AL.
“Judson College is a 4-year liberal arts and sciences college dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered environment. Judson is one of only two institutions in the state of Alabama to offer a competitive intercollegiate equestrian team. In 2010, Judson became the only college in the state of offer a full major in Equine Studies. Other popular programs include music, biology, social work, religious studies, and equine-facilitated mental health. The college most recently added an Associate's Degree of Nursing Program, which has a special emphasis on rural healthcare.”
Or learn more about the college via student blogs!
Judson College was founded in 1838 and is located in Marion, AL.
“Judson College is a 4-year liberal arts and sciences college dedicated to educating young women in a Christ-centered environment. Judson is one of only two institutions in the state of Alabama to offer a competitive intercollegiate equestrian team. In 2010, Judson became the only college in the state of offer a full major in Equine Studies. Other popular programs include music, biology, social work, religious studies, and equine-facilitated mental health. The college most recently added an Associate's Degree of Nursing Program, which has a special emphasis on rural healthcare.”
Monday, August 19, 2013
Women's College Going Strong
This past weekend was Move-In Day at Meredith College. The Class of 2017 includes 420 students!
Check out the video!
"Members of this class come from 19 states and 18 countries, including Afghanistan, Argentina, Bermuda, Canada, China, Congo, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Honduras, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
The Class of 2017 includes 40 honors scholars, and more than 180 students in the IMPACT Raleigh program, which includes students from Wake County and out-of-state students who provide service and work each semester in their new home of Raleigh.
Meredith is also welcoming 33 students who will be in the second class of Meredith College Teaching Fellows. After participating in the NC Teaching Fellows program since 1987, Meredith launched its own program in 2012 after the statewide program was phased out."
About Meredith
"Courtyard Fountain Located near downtown Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park, Meredith College is a premiere women’s college for undergraduate students and a high-quality provider of co-educational graduate programs.
Meredith’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its strong rankings. Meredith ranks 3rd among colleges in the South and 9th for "Best Value" among colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report. It has also been named one of the “Best Colleges in the Southeast” according to Princeton Review.
Meredith students are mentored by committed professors, with an average undergraduate class size of 17 and graduate class size of 18. Experiential learning is an essential component of a Meredith education—97% of undergraduate students participate in internships, undergraduate research or another kind of hands-on learning.
Students’ high standards of truth and integrity are reinforced by Meredith’s honor code, and they develop and refine their leadership skills by serving more than 600 leadership positions.
Both undergraduate and graduate students travel the world, becoming global citizens with a better understanding of themselves and others. They hold diverse views that have been shaped by students and faculty from 31 states and 41 countries."
Check out the video!
"Members of this class come from 19 states and 18 countries, including Afghanistan, Argentina, Bermuda, Canada, China, Congo, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Honduras, Kenya, Korea, Laos, Mexico, Nepal, Peru, Saudi Arabia, Thailand and the United Kingdom.
The Class of 2017 includes 40 honors scholars, and more than 180 students in the IMPACT Raleigh program, which includes students from Wake County and out-of-state students who provide service and work each semester in their new home of Raleigh.
Meredith is also welcoming 33 students who will be in the second class of Meredith College Teaching Fellows. After participating in the NC Teaching Fellows program since 1987, Meredith launched its own program in 2012 after the statewide program was phased out."
"Courtyard Fountain Located near downtown Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park, Meredith College is a premiere women’s college for undergraduate students and a high-quality provider of co-educational graduate programs.
Meredith’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its strong rankings. Meredith ranks 3rd among colleges in the South and 9th for "Best Value" among colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report. It has also been named one of the “Best Colleges in the Southeast” according to Princeton Review.
Meredith students are mentored by committed professors, with an average undergraduate class size of 17 and graduate class size of 18. Experiential learning is an essential component of a Meredith education—97% of undergraduate students participate in internships, undergraduate research or another kind of hands-on learning.
Students’ high standards of truth and integrity are reinforced by Meredith’s honor code, and they develop and refine their leadership skills by serving more than 600 leadership positions.
Both undergraduate and graduate students travel the world, becoming global citizens with a better understanding of themselves and others. They hold diverse views that have been shaped by students and faculty from 31 states and 41 countries."
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
Fun Women’s College Facts
A women’s college, located in Sweet Briar, VA is situated on 3,250 acres. This beautiful campus is home to Sweet Briar College.
In addition to providing an exceptional learning environment for women, the college also is known for its architectural beauty. Many of the academic buildings, 21 in total are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Check out the campus via a map or visit.
Naturally with so much acreage, horses are a natural.
And don’t forget to check out their academic programs.
In addition to providing an exceptional learning environment for women, the college also is known for its architectural beauty. Many of the academic buildings, 21 in total are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Check out the campus via a map or visit.
Naturally with so much acreage, horses are a natural.
And don’t forget to check out their academic programs.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Dorm Life at a Women’s College
Women’s colleges are great environment for learning as well as having fun!
In today’s blog post, I’ll share with you what Kelsie Kirchartz says about starting college and what to expect concerning dorm life. Kelsie is a Resident Assistant (RA) at Ursuline College.
“Bring a positive attitude! Our goal in the halls is to have fun!”
To learn what other RA suggests, visit the college blog.
“Ursuline College is the leading women’s college in Ohio. Ursuline helps students to achieve their educational and career goals by emphasizing the whole person and providing personalized attention within a liberal arts higher educational environment. Ursuline offers more than 30 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs. For more information about Ursuline, visit ursuline.edu.”
In today’s blog post, I’ll share with you what Kelsie Kirchartz says about starting college and what to expect concerning dorm life. Kelsie is a Resident Assistant (RA) at Ursuline College.
“Bring a positive attitude! Our goal in the halls is to have fun!”
To learn what other RA suggests, visit the college blog.
“Ursuline College is the leading women’s college in Ohio. Ursuline helps students to achieve their educational and career goals by emphasizing the whole person and providing personalized attention within a liberal arts higher educational environment. Ursuline offers more than 30 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs. For more information about Ursuline, visit ursuline.edu.”
Monday, August 12, 2013
International Students – Consider Studying at a Women’s College
Carrie Loewenthal Massey, New York City-based freelance writer, wrote this article, “Young women thrive at women’s colleges across the United States.”
Article Highlights Include:
“ . . . It is the single-sex undergraduate environment that makes the difference for the attendees, however. According to a recent Forbes article titled “What’s in a Women’s College?” females are driven to tackle traditionally male-dominated areas in academics and clubs when they attend a women’s college. “Choosing to attend a women’s school is the opposite of ‘comfortable’ because it challenges students to step outside of gender norms and engage in new leadership roles,” says the article.”
Article Highlights Include:
“ . . . It is the single-sex undergraduate environment that makes the difference for the attendees, however. According to a recent Forbes article titled “What’s in a Women’s College?” females are driven to tackle traditionally male-dominated areas in academics and clubs when they attend a women’s college. “Choosing to attend a women’s school is the opposite of ‘comfortable’ because it challenges students to step outside of gender norms and engage in new leadership roles,” says the article.”
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
Top Five Reasons to Choose a Women's College
Last week on The Huffington Post, the President of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Dottie L. King shared her insights into women’s colleges, via her blog post entitled, “Top Five Reasons to Choose a Women's College.”
Highlights include:
“ . . . And, in my ten years of teaching women's programs, I have found that not only is a women's college relevant; it is a game-changer for the students who choose it over other co-educational institutions -- changing their lives and giving them a voice. I often tell parents and prospective students that although not a women's college graduate myself, after working in both co-ed and single gender mathematics classrooms throughout my career, I have witnessed the difference in my own students and have come to be a huge proponent for women's colleges today.”
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is located in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN and offers stellar academics with more than 25 majors. Having earned my degree in biology from a women’s college, I’m always interested in STEM programs. And if you are a horsewomen, check out their Equine Program. Lots of other great programs and departments as well. I can easily understand why The U.S. News and World Report identifies this college one of the “Best in the Midwest” for five-years in a row no less!
Highlights include:
“ . . . And, in my ten years of teaching women's programs, I have found that not only is a women's college relevant; it is a game-changer for the students who choose it over other co-educational institutions -- changing their lives and giving them a voice. I often tell parents and prospective students that although not a women's college graduate myself, after working in both co-ed and single gender mathematics classrooms throughout my career, I have witnessed the difference in my own students and have come to be a huge proponent for women's colleges today.”
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is located in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN and offers stellar academics with more than 25 majors. Having earned my degree in biology from a women’s college, I’m always interested in STEM programs. And if you are a horsewomen, check out their Equine Program. Lots of other great programs and departments as well. I can easily understand why The U.S. News and World Report identifies this college one of the “Best in the Midwest” for five-years in a row no less!
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Quote: Women's Colleges, Fostering Brilliant Women
Claire from Patchogue, NY writes: “I would not be the woman I am today without 4 solid years of Bryn Mawr College behind me. Women's colleges are few and far between but they play an enormous role in fostering the brilliant women we need as tomorrow's leaders. As a society we cannot afford to lose a single one.”
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Expect More, Get More from a Women’s College
Janice from Newport, PA writes: “When I attended a women’s college from 2001-03 as a transfer student, I felt the atmosphere of the college was significantly supportive of my education because it was a group of driven women. Some elements that exist on co-ed campuses that hinder a focus on education simply did not exist. The small class sizes and one-on-one discourse between faculty and students is the number one thing I valued as a student, and now value as an adult. Whenever anyone asks me about my unique college experience the first thing I mention is the fact that the college was all women and every woman counted and was pushed to bring their very best. Expect more, get more.”
Monday, August 5, 2013
Research Study: Women Students at Coeducational and Women’s Colleges: How Do Their Experiences Compare
In 2007 a study at Indiana University’s Center for Postsecondary Research was conducted: “Women Students at Coeducational and Women’s Colleges: How Do Their Experiences Compare.” The data was compiled in the 2007 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and is based on data from first-year and senior students at 26 women’s colleges and 264 other four-year institutions. Below is the conclusion of the study. Also available is the 21-page research paper.
Highlights From the Study Include the Conclusion:
Conclusion
"As Geraldine Clifford (1993, p. 142), observed, “gender . . . is one of the most potent forces in shaping human institutions, including education.” For more than two decades, proponents of women’s colleges have asserted that such institutions offer female students a more equitable, and therefore a higher quality, developmentally powerful learning environment (Langdon, 2001; Sharp, 1991; Neff & Harwood, 1991, Conway, 1985; Women’s College Coalition, 1981). Our findings support this claim and plainly indicate that single-sex colleges are not an anachronistic postsecondary option for women. On the contrary, in many respects they are models of effective educational practice, institutions that have much to teach other types of colleges and universities that aspire to providing a challenging yet supportive educational environment for all their students."
Highlights From the Study Include the Conclusion:
Conclusion
"As Geraldine Clifford (1993, p. 142), observed, “gender . . . is one of the most potent forces in shaping human institutions, including education.” For more than two decades, proponents of women’s colleges have asserted that such institutions offer female students a more equitable, and therefore a higher quality, developmentally powerful learning environment (Langdon, 2001; Sharp, 1991; Neff & Harwood, 1991, Conway, 1985; Women’s College Coalition, 1981). Our findings support this claim and plainly indicate that single-sex colleges are not an anachronistic postsecondary option for women. On the contrary, in many respects they are models of effective educational practice, institutions that have much to teach other types of colleges and universities that aspire to providing a challenging yet supportive educational environment for all their students."
Friday, August 2, 2013
Girls in STEM: A New Generation of Women in Science
Women's colleges are more than perfect, simply because the environment found at a women's college is one where you can THRIVE -- even in male-dominated fields like computer science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Exceptional Student Selects Women’s College
Meet Lea Marlowe. Finishing 9th-grade earlier this spring, come the fall semester, Lea will be attending a Virginia-based women's college; Mary Baldwin College (MBC) and is enrolled in the college’s Exceptionally Gifted program. What's even more amazing is that since kindergarten Lea has been a straight-A student. How cool is that???!!!!
Interested in human behavior, Lea has her sight set on a PhD in psychology.
"“There was this show that my mom and I used to watch, called “Criminal Minds.” It was all about why people do what the do, how they react to things, and I enjoyed it,” Lea said.
She said she might see herself as a behavioral analyst/profiler on a crime-solving team like the show’s someday, but then again might operate a private psychiatric practice for the general public. At 15, she’s keeping all her options open as she heads into her college freshman year. At Mary Baldwin, she will immediately begin regular college freshman course, attending those with people her own age and older, although she’ll live with people her own age."
Learn more about the incredible 15-year old girl via this article, “MHS freshman skips forward to college.”
Here’s an overview of the program at Mary Baldwin College, “The Program for the Exceptionally Gifted, established in 1985, offers an opportunity for bright and accomplished young women between the ages of 13 and 15 to bypass all or some of their high school grades to pursue an undergraduate degree. PEG students live in a fully supervised, state-of-the-art residence hall with their true peers on the beautiful campus of Mary Baldwin College.” To learn more about this program, visit the college online.
MBC also has an early college program for gifted female students, ages 16 to 17, who can complete their high school degree requirements in tandem with college courses. This program is called, Early College Academy.
More about Mary Baldwin College
Mary Baldwin College (MBC) is a women’s college located in Staunton, Virginia offering undergraduate degrees in more than 50 majors and minors. To learn more about the college visit their Web site or learn about the MBC family by visiting their "Baldwin Voices and Stories" page. -- Unique opportunities exist at MBC as well as first-of-their-kind programs and I encourage you to learn more via their “Only At Baldwin” page.
Interested in human behavior, Lea has her sight set on a PhD in psychology.
"“There was this show that my mom and I used to watch, called “Criminal Minds.” It was all about why people do what the do, how they react to things, and I enjoyed it,” Lea said.
She said she might see herself as a behavioral analyst/profiler on a crime-solving team like the show’s someday, but then again might operate a private psychiatric practice for the general public. At 15, she’s keeping all her options open as she heads into her college freshman year. At Mary Baldwin, she will immediately begin regular college freshman course, attending those with people her own age and older, although she’ll live with people her own age."
Learn more about the incredible 15-year old girl via this article, “MHS freshman skips forward to college.”
Here’s an overview of the program at Mary Baldwin College, “The Program for the Exceptionally Gifted, established in 1985, offers an opportunity for bright and accomplished young women between the ages of 13 and 15 to bypass all or some of their high school grades to pursue an undergraduate degree. PEG students live in a fully supervised, state-of-the-art residence hall with their true peers on the beautiful campus of Mary Baldwin College.” To learn more about this program, visit the college online.
MBC also has an early college program for gifted female students, ages 16 to 17, who can complete their high school degree requirements in tandem with college courses. This program is called, Early College Academy.
More about Mary Baldwin College
Mary Baldwin College (MBC) is a women’s college located in Staunton, Virginia offering undergraduate degrees in more than 50 majors and minors. To learn more about the college visit their Web site or learn about the MBC family by visiting their "Baldwin Voices and Stories" page. -- Unique opportunities exist at MBC as well as first-of-their-kind programs and I encourage you to learn more via their “Only At Baldwin” page.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Article: Is a Women's College Right for Your Daughter?
Highlights to this article are listed below or read the entire article.
"Over the years, proponents of women’s colleges have claimed that single-sex institutions offer girls a challenging but empowering learning atmosphere. A 2007 study at Indiana University’s Center for Postsecondary Research indicated that females at women’s colleges, in fact, are more engaged in academics and receive higher levels of support from peers and faculty. The study, called “Women Students at Coeducational and Women’s Colleges: How Do Their Experiences Compare,” is based on data from first-year and senior students at 26 women’s colleges and 264 other four-year institutions, compiled in the 2007 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
According to the study, the advantages of women’s colleges include the accessibility of more female mentors among faculty and administration, a higher number of students in math, science, and engineering, and substantial opportunities to become leaders. For example, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and top journalists Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer are all graduates of women’s colleges. The study also reports that, compared to females at coed campuses, students at women’s colleges collaborate on a higher level with peers, interact in a more racially, economically, and socially diverse setting, develop a desire to contribute to their community, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves."
"Over the years, proponents of women’s colleges have claimed that single-sex institutions offer girls a challenging but empowering learning atmosphere. A 2007 study at Indiana University’s Center for Postsecondary Research indicated that females at women’s colleges, in fact, are more engaged in academics and receive higher levels of support from peers and faculty. The study, called “Women Students at Coeducational and Women’s Colleges: How Do Their Experiences Compare,” is based on data from first-year and senior students at 26 women’s colleges and 264 other four-year institutions, compiled in the 2007 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE).
According to the study, the advantages of women’s colleges include the accessibility of more female mentors among faculty and administration, a higher number of students in math, science, and engineering, and substantial opportunities to become leaders. For example, Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, and top journalists Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer are all graduates of women’s colleges. The study also reports that, compared to females at coed campuses, students at women’s colleges collaborate on a higher level with peers, interact in a more racially, economically, and socially diverse setting, develop a desire to contribute to their community, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves."
Monday, July 29, 2013
The Benefit's of Women's Colleges
Evette Dionne's article, “The Benefits of Women’s Colleges,” published by the online magazine, Clutch on June 14, 2013 is one I know you will enjoy! In this blog post, I've included article highlights as well as the above image, but do read the entire article.
Article Highlights Include:
"The imagery is hilarious, but it also highlights how diverse – and sometimes inaccurate – perceptions of women’s colleges are.
I am often asked why I chose to attend and graduate from Bennett College, a historical black institution for women of color. The answer is complex and involves a mixture of CNN, Dr. Julianne Malveaux and scholarships, but the freedom and doubt from which the question is posed is the issue.
The real question should be: Why not?
Women’s colleges are rooted in traditions that promote empowerment, sisterhood, and the intelligence of women. Some might question the relevance of women’s colleges in a society where women are making strides toward gender parity, but statistics show that women’s colleges such as Bennett and Spelman College are responsible for sending over 50 percent of Black women to graduate programs in the sciences.
Women’s colleges encourage students to thrive and excel in leadership positions often reserved for men on co-ed campuses."
Learn more about Bennett College via their Web site.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Sports Minded? Think Women’s Colleges!
And a BIG congratulations to Stavia Taylor for being selected to the NCCSIA All-State Basketball team. Stavia, ’14 is a student at Salem College, a women’s college located in Winston-Salem, NC.
Athletics at Salem College
"The Salem College athletic program is composed of seven intercollegiate sports: basketball, cross country, volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field. Equestrian is offered as a club sport.
Students compete with other colleges in Virginia and North and South Carolina. Salem College is competing in Division III of the NCAA and is a member of the Great South Athletic Conference."
Team Name: Salem Spirits
Learn more about Salem College via their “Fast Facts” page or take a Virtual Tour.
Learn about the advantages of attending a women’s college, like Salem College.
“Although women’s colleges educate only two percent of female college students, they have an uncanny ability to move women to greatness.
Women choose to attend women’s colleges to be focused and independent. The faith in the ability of women enables a high level of participation in and out of the classroom and takes learning to greater heights. The challenge of holding every leadership position allows you active responsibility in supporting the causes in which you believe, including the shaping of your own education. This real life experience builds critical thinking skills and life-long confidence.”
Salem College, Your Place to Shine!
Athletics at Salem College
"The Salem College athletic program is composed of seven intercollegiate sports: basketball, cross country, volleyball, soccer, softball, tennis and track and field. Equestrian is offered as a club sport.
Students compete with other colleges in Virginia and North and South Carolina. Salem College is competing in Division III of the NCAA and is a member of the Great South Athletic Conference."
Team Name: Salem Spirits
Learn more about Salem College via their “Fast Facts” page or take a Virtual Tour.
Learn about the advantages of attending a women’s college, like Salem College.
“Although women’s colleges educate only two percent of female college students, they have an uncanny ability to move women to greatness.
Women choose to attend women’s colleges to be focused and independent. The faith in the ability of women enables a high level of participation in and out of the classroom and takes learning to greater heights. The challenge of holding every leadership position allows you active responsibility in supporting the causes in which you believe, including the shaping of your own education. This real life experience builds critical thinking skills and life-long confidence.”
Salem College, Your Place to Shine!
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Women's Colleges Secure the Best Interships for Their Students
Having over twenty-years as a recruiter, I know firsthand how important internships are and how they enhance your ability to secure employment after college.
Women’s colleges do an outstanding job of arranging internships for their students – take a look at Agnes Scott College and the internship they arranged for Elizabeth Rowe ’15.
Elizabeth is interning in Washington, D.C., this summer at the U.S. Green Building Council. As an international relations major (while minoring in sustainability), Elizabeth feels this internship will be extremely helpful to her and her career. Learn more by reading her blog post.
Agnes Scott College’s motto is "educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times." To learn more, visit their Web site.
Wikipedia reference: "Agnes Scott College is a private liberal arts college in downtown Decatur, Georgia. The college was founded in 1889 as Decatur Female Seminary by Presbyterian minister Frank H. Gaines."
Women’s colleges do an outstanding job of arranging internships for their students – take a look at Agnes Scott College and the internship they arranged for Elizabeth Rowe ’15.
Elizabeth is interning in Washington, D.C., this summer at the U.S. Green Building Council. As an international relations major (while minoring in sustainability), Elizabeth feels this internship will be extremely helpful to her and her career. Learn more by reading her blog post.
Agnes Scott College’s motto is "educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times." To learn more, visit their Web site.
Wikipedia reference: "Agnes Scott College is a private liberal arts college in downtown Decatur, Georgia. The college was founded in 1889 as Decatur Female Seminary by Presbyterian minister Frank H. Gaines."
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Article: US women’s colleges: an excellent option
Peter Davos’ article “US women’s colleges: an excellent option” was published on July 22, 2013.
Article highlights include:
"Women’s colleges are an ideal option for female UAE high school students intent on maintaining social, cultural, and religious values in a female-only setting, while pursuing an excellent education in the United States. As high school juniors compile a list of colleges to apply to this month, UAE women should consider the benefits of applying to women’s-only colleges. Many people are not aware that there are over 45 colleges dedicated to educating only women in the US, most of which offer cross-registration opportunities at nearby colleges and universities. The most famous women’s colleges are the Seven Sisters, a loose association of smaller liberal arts colleges that offer an elite education on the East Coast."
Article highlights include:
"Women’s colleges are an ideal option for female UAE high school students intent on maintaining social, cultural, and religious values in a female-only setting, while pursuing an excellent education in the United States. As high school juniors compile a list of colleges to apply to this month, UAE women should consider the benefits of applying to women’s-only colleges. Many people are not aware that there are over 45 colleges dedicated to educating only women in the US, most of which offer cross-registration opportunities at nearby colleges and universities. The most famous women’s colleges are the Seven Sisters, a loose association of smaller liberal arts colleges that offer an elite education on the East Coast."
Monday, July 22, 2013
Blog Post: Reflecting on the place of single-sex education today, Emily Adams ’14 says ‘I wouldn’t have it any other way’…
Emily Adams, an English major with minors in Russian and Spanish at Bryn Mawr College, class of 2014, recently blogged about single-sex colleges.
Blog Post Highlights:
“. . . Studying at a women’s college means being able to lift weights in the gym without competing with male bodybuilders. It means walking into any class, whether it’s computer science or French literature, and knowing you won’t be the only woman. It means being certain that your peers will not take your gender into account when evaluating the merit of your opinions. It means watching the Vagina Monologues and later discussing at the dinner table which monologue rang true for you. Would these conversations take place at co-ed schools? Possibly. Would they invoke the same levels of pride, honesty, and sincerity? Probably not.
A single-sex education means being surrounded by bright, passionate, involved women— not just in classrooms, but at work, at mealtimes, and in the dorms. It means entering into an enormous sisterhood which extends across all fifty states and most nations of the world, which encompasses several generations of intellectual women and will hopefully grow to include several more in the coming years. It means realizing in the middle of a lecture that, one hundred years ago, a young woman just like you was sitting in that same chair — learning just as you are, rediscovering herself in new and fantastic ways like you — and taking a moment to bask in the glory of our collective history.
For that woman, as well as the millions who have come before and after her in the history of women’s education, every day of her college career was a celebration of her femininity. The simple fact of being at a school filled entirely with women was an affirmation of the power of her gender. She greeted every day with the realization that she was surrounded by people who understood and appreciated what it means to be a woman, what it costs to be female in a male world, and what it takes to change that world for the better. And whether all of those women went on to be rocket scientists or mothers or both, they carried that knowledge with them for the rest of their lives. They knew that, just as their gender should never define them, it should also never be forgotten. They never forgot, and neither will we. . . .”
From Wikipedia: "Bryn Mawr College is a women's liberal arts college in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion Township, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, ten miles west of Philadelphia. The phrase bryn mawr means "big hill" in Welsh."
To learn more about Bryn Mawr College, visit their Web site.
Blog Post Highlights:
“. . . Studying at a women’s college means being able to lift weights in the gym without competing with male bodybuilders. It means walking into any class, whether it’s computer science or French literature, and knowing you won’t be the only woman. It means being certain that your peers will not take your gender into account when evaluating the merit of your opinions. It means watching the Vagina Monologues and later discussing at the dinner table which monologue rang true for you. Would these conversations take place at co-ed schools? Possibly. Would they invoke the same levels of pride, honesty, and sincerity? Probably not.
A single-sex education means being surrounded by bright, passionate, involved women— not just in classrooms, but at work, at mealtimes, and in the dorms. It means entering into an enormous sisterhood which extends across all fifty states and most nations of the world, which encompasses several generations of intellectual women and will hopefully grow to include several more in the coming years. It means realizing in the middle of a lecture that, one hundred years ago, a young woman just like you was sitting in that same chair — learning just as you are, rediscovering herself in new and fantastic ways like you — and taking a moment to bask in the glory of our collective history.
For that woman, as well as the millions who have come before and after her in the history of women’s education, every day of her college career was a celebration of her femininity. The simple fact of being at a school filled entirely with women was an affirmation of the power of her gender. She greeted every day with the realization that she was surrounded by people who understood and appreciated what it means to be a woman, what it costs to be female in a male world, and what it takes to change that world for the better. And whether all of those women went on to be rocket scientists or mothers or both, they carried that knowledge with them for the rest of their lives. They knew that, just as their gender should never define them, it should also never be forgotten. They never forgot, and neither will we. . . .”
From Wikipedia: "Bryn Mawr College is a women's liberal arts college in Bryn Mawr, a community in Lower Merion Township, in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, ten miles west of Philadelphia. The phrase bryn mawr means "big hill" in Welsh."
To learn more about Bryn Mawr College, visit their Web site.
Friday, July 19, 2013
Women’s Colleges, Providing the Figuring It Out Space
Several of my friends have daughters in college and now that summer break is here, I hear how some of their daughters are still trying to figure things out.
All of these friend’s daughters attend a coed college and while I have nothing against coed colleges, I wonder how their lives might be different if they attended a women’s college.
What’s so unique about women’s colleges is the environment . . . it’s supportive, nurturing, and empowering. It’s a place where you can simply be who you are without worrying about what anyone else thinks.
It’s a place where you can “figure things out” without feeling pressured.
Coed colleges, no matter how hard they try, can’t provide this environment – simply because as a coed college they serve both men and women; where women come first at a women’s college.
Earlier this year, I quoted a classmate of mine Gretchen Van Ness and wanted to post part of her quote again.
“We live in such a gendered world that it is almost invisible to us, but most would agree that women are still held to very different expectations than men, girls are treated very differently than boys, sexual harassment is prevalent in high school, middle school, and even elementary school, etc. There is virtually no time in a young woman's life when she can just BE -- be herself without having to look pleasing to someone else, be interested in something without worrying whether a boy will think she's weird or too smart, be adventurous without worrying that she's not feminine enough, be a leader without worrying about being called some pretty awful names. Ironically, women's colleges give women perhaps the only chance in their lives to be free of gender expectations and limitations. . . .
Do you know what the best preparation for life is? Knowing yourself. It's just about impossible to grow up in our culture not knowing a lot about boys and men. But it's almost impossible in our culture to grow up knowing everything you are capable of if you are a woman. As long as that remains true, there will be a place for women's colleges.”
As you think about going to college, I encourage you to consider attending a women’s college. Research the many women's colleges available (I have a list on the right navigation bar of this blog), identifying the ones that have the program(s) you are wanting, and then visit several campuses.
If you would like some assistance in the college selection process, contact me and I will connect you with a College Adviser that can assist you.
And after careful consider, if you feel a coed college is right for you, then I say go for it! Only you know which environment is best for YOU!
All of these friend’s daughters attend a coed college and while I have nothing against coed colleges, I wonder how their lives might be different if they attended a women’s college.
What’s so unique about women’s colleges is the environment . . . it’s supportive, nurturing, and empowering. It’s a place where you can simply be who you are without worrying about what anyone else thinks.
It’s a place where you can “figure things out” without feeling pressured.
Coed colleges, no matter how hard they try, can’t provide this environment – simply because as a coed college they serve both men and women; where women come first at a women’s college.
Earlier this year, I quoted a classmate of mine Gretchen Van Ness and wanted to post part of her quote again.
“We live in such a gendered world that it is almost invisible to us, but most would agree that women are still held to very different expectations than men, girls are treated very differently than boys, sexual harassment is prevalent in high school, middle school, and even elementary school, etc. There is virtually no time in a young woman's life when she can just BE -- be herself without having to look pleasing to someone else, be interested in something without worrying whether a boy will think she's weird or too smart, be adventurous without worrying that she's not feminine enough, be a leader without worrying about being called some pretty awful names. Ironically, women's colleges give women perhaps the only chance in their lives to be free of gender expectations and limitations. . . .
Do you know what the best preparation for life is? Knowing yourself. It's just about impossible to grow up in our culture not knowing a lot about boys and men. But it's almost impossible in our culture to grow up knowing everything you are capable of if you are a woman. As long as that remains true, there will be a place for women's colleges.”
As you think about going to college, I encourage you to consider attending a women’s college. Research the many women's colleges available (I have a list on the right navigation bar of this blog), identifying the ones that have the program(s) you are wanting, and then visit several campuses.
If you would like some assistance in the college selection process, contact me and I will connect you with a College Adviser that can assist you.
And after careful consider, if you feel a coed college is right for you, then I say go for it! Only you know which environment is best for YOU!
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Equine College Programs for Women
Women’s colleges offer horsewomen many options. I’ve been meaning to write more about this topic. The good news is I came across an excellent blog post by Randi Heatherman, The Equestrian College Advisor. In her post she talks about Saint Mary-of-the Woods College and their equine program: Equine Business Management, Equine Studies, Equine Science, Equine Training and Instruction, and Equine Assisted Therapy. Check out the college's facilities and faculty. And here's a Equine Quick Facts link.
Blog Post Highlights
“Affectionately known as “The Woods,” the college was founded in 1840 when six nuns traveled to America from France to create a much-needed school for women. Today, the college is still an all-women’s school and focuses on educating female leaders for the future. In fact, the college’s tagline (which accurately describes both the school’s beautiful setting and their mission) is “Send her to the Woods; she’ll find her voice.” . . . The most popular majors at The Woods are human services, education, psychology, biology, medical technology, music therapy, and they also boast a strong equine science and equine studies program. The majority of the majors require an internship prior to graduation and the campus’s career services office conducts frequent workshops on how students can best set themselves up to apply for graduate and professional schools. For equestrian students, The Woods has a tremendous equine major program, a wonderful facility, and several fantastic school horses available for students to use. The most impressive facet of the equine major program is the focus on the hands-on aspect of horse care – notably, every student must learn to drive both a fifth wheel and bumper pull horse trailer and operate a tractor. (In many equine programs, these skills are taught as part of elective courses – even though I never met a professional horse person who didn’t find that to be an essential part of his or her daily work.)”
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is located in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. To learn more about the college, visit their Web site.
To learn more about the services of The Equestrian College Adviser visit her Web site or blog.
From the “About” section of Randi's Web site:
"Today, Heathman is the only practicing independent educational consultant who can include both enrollment and intercollegiate equestrian experience on her resume. She is an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), and travels to many college campuses, educational workshops, and equestrian college fairs each year so that she can be familiar with the unique offerings of a variety of colleges and universities and best assist students in finding their right-fit school.
A lifelong horsewoman, Heathman is a member of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). Growing up, she competed in a variety of disciplines before concentrating her efforts on dressage. In 2009, she and her Dutch Warmblood gelding Ricochet were named GAIG/USDF Regional Champions at second level in the adult amateur division. She is a USDF bronze medalist and blogs about her training experiences at Barnby Notes.
To keep up with Randi's latest college visits, application tips and advice, and information, follow her on Twitter, like her Facebook page, or visit her consulting blog. She is also contributes educational content to Junior Equestrian Magazine, recruits new bloggers for the Barnby Notes Equestrian Training Notebooks web site, and was a featured speaker at the 2013 College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show in Wellington, FL."
Blog Post Highlights
“Affectionately known as “The Woods,” the college was founded in 1840 when six nuns traveled to America from France to create a much-needed school for women. Today, the college is still an all-women’s school and focuses on educating female leaders for the future. In fact, the college’s tagline (which accurately describes both the school’s beautiful setting and their mission) is “Send her to the Woods; she’ll find her voice.” . . . The most popular majors at The Woods are human services, education, psychology, biology, medical technology, music therapy, and they also boast a strong equine science and equine studies program. The majority of the majors require an internship prior to graduation and the campus’s career services office conducts frequent workshops on how students can best set themselves up to apply for graduate and professional schools. For equestrian students, The Woods has a tremendous equine major program, a wonderful facility, and several fantastic school horses available for students to use. The most impressive facet of the equine major program is the focus on the hands-on aspect of horse care – notably, every student must learn to drive both a fifth wheel and bumper pull horse trailer and operate a tractor. (In many equine programs, these skills are taught as part of elective courses – even though I never met a professional horse person who didn’t find that to be an essential part of his or her daily work.)”
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is located in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. To learn more about the college, visit their Web site.
To learn more about the services of The Equestrian College Adviser visit her Web site or blog.
From the “About” section of Randi's Web site:
"Today, Heathman is the only practicing independent educational consultant who can include both enrollment and intercollegiate equestrian experience on her resume. She is an associate member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA), a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), and travels to many college campuses, educational workshops, and equestrian college fairs each year so that she can be familiar with the unique offerings of a variety of colleges and universities and best assist students in finding their right-fit school.
A lifelong horsewoman, Heathman is a member of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). Growing up, she competed in a variety of disciplines before concentrating her efforts on dressage. In 2009, she and her Dutch Warmblood gelding Ricochet were named GAIG/USDF Regional Champions at second level in the adult amateur division. She is a USDF bronze medalist and blogs about her training experiences at Barnby Notes.
To keep up with Randi's latest college visits, application tips and advice, and information, follow her on Twitter, like her Facebook page, or visit her consulting blog. She is also contributes educational content to Junior Equestrian Magazine, recruits new bloggers for the Barnby Notes Equestrian Training Notebooks web site, and was a featured speaker at the 2013 College Preparatory Invitational Horse Show in Wellington, FL."
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Must View Buzzfeed Post - 29 Signs You Go To A Women’s College
I'm sharing this because it is so spot on! I know you will enjoy this post as much as I did! -- "29 Signs You Go To A Women’s College -- WHERE EVERY NIGHT IS LADIES’ NIGHT"
Monday, July 15, 2013
’01 Sweet Briar Alumnae Named in Article: The Women In Technology Generating The Most Buzz In 2013
Meet Leah Busque, 2001 graduate of Sweet Briar College, a women’s college located in Sweet Briar, VA. Receiving her B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science, she is now Founder and CEO of TaskRabbit.
Once you understand how challenging it is for women to succeed in the world of technology, you’ll share my excitement about her accomplishments. In addition to being top tech talent, she also is the founder of a successful technology company. Check it out for yourself on the TaskRabbit Web site or read the HuffPost article, “The Women In Technology Generating The Most Buzz In 2013”
I’m impressed . . .
From Wikipedia, “Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts women's college in Sweet Briar, Virginia, United States, about 12 miles north of Lynchburg, Virginia. The school's Latin motto translates as: "She who has earned the rose may bear it."”
Below is additional information about Sweet Briar from their Web site:
Sweet Briar College
The life of the mind
"The term liberal arts and sciences comes up a lot during a college search. Typically, this educational tradition is based upon a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum, small, discussion-centered classes with approachable professors, and opportunities to learn inside and outside of the classroom. Even some of the largest universities’ undergraduate programs draw upon these customs.
At Sweet Briar, this philosophy might be better described as limitless advantages. Here, the resources available to each member of the student body — for scholarship, individualization, leadership, competition, friendship, service and interaction on campus, in nearby academic and civic communities, and abroad — are as significant as the futures ahead of them.
Est. 1901
Since our founding in 1901, Sweet Briar has specialized in educating women. It’s an approach that brings personal relevance to every discipline studied here, and opens up insights and understanding between students and faculty that might not be explored in a co-educational environment. Our single-gender tradition also extends leadership opportunities to every student who seeks them out, and cultivates connection, confidence and community, from first-year, day one, through graduation, reunion and beyond.
The Sweet Briar College mission
Sweet Briar College empowers and educates young women to build and reshape their world however their passions lead them."
Once you understand how challenging it is for women to succeed in the world of technology, you’ll share my excitement about her accomplishments. In addition to being top tech talent, she also is the founder of a successful technology company. Check it out for yourself on the TaskRabbit Web site or read the HuffPost article, “The Women In Technology Generating The Most Buzz In 2013”
I’m impressed . . .
From Wikipedia, “Sweet Briar College is a liberal arts women's college in Sweet Briar, Virginia, United States, about 12 miles north of Lynchburg, Virginia. The school's Latin motto translates as: "She who has earned the rose may bear it."”
Below is additional information about Sweet Briar from their Web site:
Sweet Briar College
The life of the mind
"The term liberal arts and sciences comes up a lot during a college search. Typically, this educational tradition is based upon a broad, interdisciplinary curriculum, small, discussion-centered classes with approachable professors, and opportunities to learn inside and outside of the classroom. Even some of the largest universities’ undergraduate programs draw upon these customs.
At Sweet Briar, this philosophy might be better described as limitless advantages. Here, the resources available to each member of the student body — for scholarship, individualization, leadership, competition, friendship, service and interaction on campus, in nearby academic and civic communities, and abroad — are as significant as the futures ahead of them.
Est. 1901
Since our founding in 1901, Sweet Briar has specialized in educating women. It’s an approach that brings personal relevance to every discipline studied here, and opens up insights and understanding between students and faculty that might not be explored in a co-educational environment. Our single-gender tradition also extends leadership opportunities to every student who seeks them out, and cultivates connection, confidence and community, from first-year, day one, through graduation, reunion and beyond.
The Sweet Briar College mission
Sweet Briar College empowers and educates young women to build and reshape their world however their passions lead them."
Friday, July 12, 2013
Students at a Women’s College Establish Society for The First Time
In addition to graduates of women’s colleges being amazing, check out what these two students accomplished.
Brittany Lamon-Paredes '15 and Magister Adeline Lee '16, students at Wellesley College were instrumental in establishing Phi Delta Phi at the college.
Article highlights include:
“This June, Wellesley students successfully chartered a new chapter of Phi Delta Phi, the international legal honors society. Wellesley is the first all-women’s college to start a chapter and one of the first undergraduate institutions to do so.
Phi Delta Phi International was originally founded in 1869 at the University of Michigan to promote “a higher standard of professional ethics” in the legal field, according to its website. The oldest legal society in America, Phi Delta Phi has over 200,000 initiated members throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. President Theodore Roosevelt, Justice Thurgood Marshall, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and Senator Daniel K. Inouye were all initiates.
“As an aspiring attorney, I want to gain knowledge on law school and form camaraderie with other pre-law students,” said Brittany Lamon-Paredes ’15, a political science and anthropology double major and the Magister of the Wellesley chapter. With this motivation, Lamon-Paredes and Vice-Magister Adeline Lee '16 formed an executive board that worked to found Phi Delta Phi at Wellesley College.""
Wellesley College is a women’s college located in Wellesley, MA
“Everything about Wellesley College bespeaks its commitment to women, and to providing them with an unexcelled educational experience that honors and cultivates not only what is best about each of them, and their own potential, but about what women offer our world.”
“Wellesley is known for the excellence of its education, the beauty of its setting, its gifted faculty, and the uniqueness of its campus culture.”
Brittany Lamon-Paredes '15 and Magister Adeline Lee '16, students at Wellesley College were instrumental in establishing Phi Delta Phi at the college.
Article highlights include:
“This June, Wellesley students successfully chartered a new chapter of Phi Delta Phi, the international legal honors society. Wellesley is the first all-women’s college to start a chapter and one of the first undergraduate institutions to do so.
Phi Delta Phi International was originally founded in 1869 at the University of Michigan to promote “a higher standard of professional ethics” in the legal field, according to its website. The oldest legal society in America, Phi Delta Phi has over 200,000 initiated members throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, and Europe. President Theodore Roosevelt, Justice Thurgood Marshall, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and Senator Daniel K. Inouye were all initiates.
“As an aspiring attorney, I want to gain knowledge on law school and form camaraderie with other pre-law students,” said Brittany Lamon-Paredes ’15, a political science and anthropology double major and the Magister of the Wellesley chapter. With this motivation, Lamon-Paredes and Vice-Magister Adeline Lee '16 formed an executive board that worked to found Phi Delta Phi at Wellesley College.""
Wellesley College is a women’s college located in Wellesley, MA
“Everything about Wellesley College bespeaks its commitment to women, and to providing them with an unexcelled educational experience that honors and cultivates not only what is best about each of them, and their own potential, but about what women offer our world.”
“Wellesley is known for the excellence of its education, the beauty of its setting, its gifted faculty, and the uniqueness of its campus culture.”
Thursday, July 11, 2013
’07 Alumna Founder of Nonprofit, Challah for Hunger
As I continue to learn about women’s colleges and their graduates, I continue to be amazed. Today’s post is about Eli Winkelman. Eli graduated from Scripps College in 2007 and founded a non-profit organization. Learn about her amazing story via this article “Challah for Hunger through the Eyes of a Transitioning Founder” and you will soon discover that the idea for her nonprofit started while attending Scripps.
Article highlights:
“Back in 2004, during my first year at Scripps College, I began baking challah with friends, just for fun. Others joined in, and week after week people came back, complaining that “their friends ate all their challah.” Something clicked: people liked learning to bake challah; others wanted to buy the loaves. And so the first chapter of Challah for Hunger was born.
Since then, we’ve grown, purely by word of mouth, to more than 60 chapters in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Our volunteers bake creatively flavored challah, sell it, and donate the profits to social justice organizations. Chapters give half their proceeds to one shared cause, and each chapter’s volunteers act as a giving circle to allocate the other half. Over the past nine years, we’ve raised nearly half a million dollars for organizations including American Jewish World Service, the Blue Mountain Humane Society, Sharsheret, and Projecto Jardin.
For the last nine years, I’ve had the privilege to serve as Challah Enthusiasm Officer. Many nonprofits declare a vision to put themselves “out of business.” Challah for Hunger is not one of them. Our volunteers practice teamwork, hone skills (from kitchen navigation to tzedakah allocation), build bridges within the Jewish community and beyond, and most importantly to me at this time, make meaningful connections. Why would we ever want to go “out of business”?”
From Wikipedia: “Scripps College, begun in 1926, is a progressive liberal arts women's college in Claremont, California, United States. It is a member of the Claremont Colleges.”
To learn more about Scripps College, visit their Web site.
Article highlights:
“Back in 2004, during my first year at Scripps College, I began baking challah with friends, just for fun. Others joined in, and week after week people came back, complaining that “their friends ate all their challah.” Something clicked: people liked learning to bake challah; others wanted to buy the loaves. And so the first chapter of Challah for Hunger was born.
Since then, we’ve grown, purely by word of mouth, to more than 60 chapters in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Our volunteers bake creatively flavored challah, sell it, and donate the profits to social justice organizations. Chapters give half their proceeds to one shared cause, and each chapter’s volunteers act as a giving circle to allocate the other half. Over the past nine years, we’ve raised nearly half a million dollars for organizations including American Jewish World Service, the Blue Mountain Humane Society, Sharsheret, and Projecto Jardin.
For the last nine years, I’ve had the privilege to serve as Challah Enthusiasm Officer. Many nonprofits declare a vision to put themselves “out of business.” Challah for Hunger is not one of them. Our volunteers practice teamwork, hone skills (from kitchen navigation to tzedakah allocation), build bridges within the Jewish community and beyond, and most importantly to me at this time, make meaningful connections. Why would we ever want to go “out of business”?”
From Wikipedia: “Scripps College, begun in 1926, is a progressive liberal arts women's college in Claremont, California, United States. It is a member of the Claremont Colleges.”
To learn more about Scripps College, visit their Web site.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
How Cool Is This??? -- Graduating Class Mural
Check out the campus mural found at Scripps College. Since 1931 (the first year students graduated from Scripps), graduating students have added to the mural. Or read some of the inscriptions.
Scripps College, founded in 1926, is a private, all-women liberal arts college, located in Claremont, California.
Scripps College, founded in 1926, is a private, all-women liberal arts college, located in Claremont, California.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Article: No Guys, No Problem: Why A Women’s College Should Be An Option (If You’re a Woman)
Sharing this article, entitled, “No Guys, No Problem: Why A Women’s College Should Be An Option (If You’re a Woman)” written by Tonya Garcia and published on August 17th, 2012.
Tonya begins her article with, “There are tons of college options out there: big universities, small colleges, in the city, out of the way on a spacious campus, co-ed, all women…
That last one (applicable if you happen to be a woman), is a no-brainer for many people. I went to a women’s college — Barnard — and was once asked, “Well, what was the point of going to college with no guys around?” That person was (kind of) joking.”
Tonya begins her article with, “There are tons of college options out there: big universities, small colleges, in the city, out of the way on a spacious campus, co-ed, all women…
That last one (applicable if you happen to be a woman), is a no-brainer for many people. I went to a women’s college — Barnard — and was once asked, “Well, what was the point of going to college with no guys around?” That person was (kind of) joking.”
Friday, July 5, 2013
Quote: “That there is no more exhilarating and intellectually fertile place in the academic world today than a woman's college”
Adrienne Cecile Rich was an American poet and essayist. Highly influential, her words spoke volumes . . . ". . . the student sees herself engaged with her teachers in an active, ongoing struggle for real education. But for her to do this, her teachers must be committed to the belief that women's minds and experience are intrinsically valuable and indispensable to any civilization worthy the name; that there is no more exhilarating and intellectually fertile place in the academic world today than a woman's college--if both students and teachers in large enough numbers are trying to fulfill this contract.
The contract is really a pledge of mutual seriousness about women, about language, ideas, methods, and values. It is our shared commitment toward a world in which the inborn potentialities of so many women's minds will no longer be wasted, raveled-away, paralyzed, or denied.”
A fellow classmate of mine Kendal Hopkins responded to these words by writing, “EXACTLY! Those of us who have experienced this phenomenon of women's education (most of us already have under our belts 12 or more years of coeducation) know the power of learning in a community dedicated to educating and responding to women's learning styles and energy. It is sometimes a subtle difference and sometimes so very unique to be life-changing. It was for me!”
In 1951, Ms. Rich received a bachelor’s degree in English from Radcliffe College. One of the original Seven Sisters, Radcliffe College, became fully integrated with Harvard University in 1999.
Learn more about Adrienne Rich from the Academy of American Poets, The Poetry Foundation, and/or The New York Times.
The contract is really a pledge of mutual seriousness about women, about language, ideas, methods, and values. It is our shared commitment toward a world in which the inborn potentialities of so many women's minds will no longer be wasted, raveled-away, paralyzed, or denied.”
A fellow classmate of mine Kendal Hopkins responded to these words by writing, “EXACTLY! Those of us who have experienced this phenomenon of women's education (most of us already have under our belts 12 or more years of coeducation) know the power of learning in a community dedicated to educating and responding to women's learning styles and energy. It is sometimes a subtle difference and sometimes so very unique to be life-changing. It was for me!”
In 1951, Ms. Rich received a bachelor’s degree in English from Radcliffe College. One of the original Seven Sisters, Radcliffe College, became fully integrated with Harvard University in 1999.
Learn more about Adrienne Rich from the Academy of American Poets, The Poetry Foundation, and/or The New York Times.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Vintage Photographs from The Seven Sisters colleges
I discovered this neat Tumblr page that has vintage photographs from the “Seven Sister” Colleges.
If you would like to learn more about the “Seven Sisters” colleges, visit Wikipedia.
If you would like to learn more about the “Seven Sisters” colleges, visit Wikipedia.
Monday, July 1, 2013
A college-readiness program for college-bound high school girl in the greater Los Angeles area
Scripps College Academy, “established in 2002, Scripps College Academy (SCA) is a free year-round college-readiness program for high-achieving young women in the greater Los Angeles area. Through mentorship from Scripps College faculty and staff, participants develop the confidence and skills to be well-prepared college applicants, successful college students, and professionals who create positive, lasting change.”
Scripps College is a women's college and is located in Claremont, CA. Visit their Web site to learn more or watch these two YouTube videos: What are your thoughts about Scripps College? and A Brief History of Scripps College.
Scripps College is a women's college and is located in Claremont, CA. Visit their Web site to learn more or watch these two YouTube videos: What are your thoughts about Scripps College? and A Brief History of Scripps College.
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