“ . . . the women’s college experience isn’t about isolating yourself from men as much as it is about really working on female relationships and women-based communities– something I think we could use a lot more of in this society. Young women today are encouraged to completely tear apart other girls. We’re told we must compare ourselves to other girls constantly and compete with them – the effects of which are none too healthy. But at a women’s college, that sense of competition is slowly stripped away. Female friendships are more authentic and we’re free to be ourselves and explore who we really are, the effects of which last a lifetime, even when we’re back in a co-ed world. As for the sexuality point, my sexuality did not factor into my decision to attend a women’s college in any way (nor did it for any of my friends here, as far as I know). I attend school with women who are straight, gay, bisexual and undecided. But I’m pretty sure that’s the case at any college in this country.”
Continue reading Julie’s blog post here.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Attending a Women’s College Won’t Hinder Your Dating Life
Randi C. Heathman is an independent educational consultant and assists equestrian students find their right-fit college. Her consulting practice is named The Equestrian College Advisor and is based in southern Michigan. Ms. Heathman is the only practicing independent educational consultant who has both enrollment and intercollegiate equestrian program experience. She works with students from all over the United States.
In a recent blog post she explains why attending a women’s college won’t hinder your dating life (and I totally agree).
Read Ms. Heathman's blog post here or learn more about her college advising services here.
In a recent blog post she explains why attending a women’s college won’t hinder your dating life (and I totally agree).
Read Ms. Heathman's blog post here or learn more about her college advising services here.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Expert Advice From a Women's College Alumna About Seeking a Career In Marine Biology
If you're thinking about a career as a marine biologist, I think you'll enjoy my Huffington Post blog post from last week, "Expert Advice From a Women's College Alumna About Seeking a Career In Marine Biology."
I spoke with Dr. Naomi Rose and she offered expert advice for selecting a major.
Dr. Rose received her Ph.D. in biology from the University of California at Santa Cruz where she studied the social dynamics of wild orcas. For the past 20 years, Dr. Rose has been advocating on behalf of marine mammals; she is currently a marine mammal scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute.Dr. Rose graduated from Mount Holyoke College (MHC), a highly selective liberal arts college for women in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Read my blog post here.
I spoke with Dr. Naomi Rose and she offered expert advice for selecting a major.
Dr. Rose received her Ph.D. in biology from the University of California at Santa Cruz where she studied the social dynamics of wild orcas. For the past 20 years, Dr. Rose has been advocating on behalf of marine mammals; she is currently a marine mammal scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute.Dr. Rose graduated from Mount Holyoke College (MHC), a highly selective liberal arts college for women in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Read my blog post here.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Her College Story: A Family Tradition - Wesleyan College
By Auburn DavidsonWesleyan College
Class of 2017
Double Major: Psychology and Neuroscience
Growing up, I spent hours pouring over my mom’s Wesleyan College yearbooks. Looking at all the traditions, sisterhood, and best friends excited me more and more as I got older. When it came time to apply to colleges, Wesleyan was my first choice, although I was hesitant about the lack of boys. But, my mother and grandmother having gone there, it just made sense.
From my first contact with my admissions counselor to now, finishing up my first year, Wesleyan has completely captured my heart…and I hardly notice the lack of boys.
You can ask almost anyone I know, I have changed in remarkable ways since entering Wesleyan. I am more confident, more intelligent, and happier than I ever have been. The diversity of backgrounds of the women who have become my sisters has opened my eyes to many different ways of thinking. I am a much better advocate for myself, and I don’t find myself constantly wondering if I look good enough.
After I accepted my scholarship, people joked with me that I was going there so I wouldn’t be distracted by guys, and I thought it was funny, but now, I see that it is completely true. I actually pay attention in classes instead of wondering if the football player two seats over thinks I’m cute. I truly believe that if I had not come to a women’s college, I would be self-conscious and caught up in the same drama I had in high school.
However, because I am at Wesleyan, the First for Women, I am a much stronger, happier, and healthier woman. If I could go back and tell senior-in-high-school me anything, it would be to get ready, because Wesleyan and all of the strong women that come along with it are going to rock your world!
© 2014 - Auburn Davidson
Monday, March 24, 2014
Women's College Happy - Pharrell Style
Here's a GREAT video to get your week off to a Great start! Bennett College is Happy! Enjoy!
Bennett College is an all-women historically black college and is located in Greensboro, NC. To learn more about the college, visit their Web site.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Waiting for Your College Acceptance Letter . . . Flashback to1933
To learn more about Smith College, visit the college Web site.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
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Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Check Out Yet Another Excellent Women’s College
This March 11, 2014 newspaper article, written by Christine Fonville, is about a 125-year old women’s college: Agnes Scott College. In Christine’s article, “GREAT SCOTT 125 year old college still a leader in women’s education" you’ll also discover how the college was named.
For young college-bound women looking to travel abroad, you’ll be happy to learn: “Plans for future “Scotties” include a four-year leadership development process and increasing the percentage of students who travel abroad from 50 to 100 percent.”
Continue reading here.
From Wikipedia: “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.”
Motto: Educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times. Also on this Web page you can see an impressive list of notable alumnae as well as where movies were filmed.
To learn more about this women's college, visit the Web site of Agnes Scott College.
For young college-bound women looking to travel abroad, you’ll be happy to learn: “Plans for future “Scotties” include a four-year leadership development process and increasing the percentage of students who travel abroad from 50 to 100 percent.”
Continue reading here.
From Wikipedia: “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.”
Motto: Educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times. Also on this Web page you can see an impressive list of notable alumnae as well as where movies were filmed.
To learn more about this women's college, visit the Web site of Agnes Scott College.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Happy St. Patrick's Day from Converse College
Converse College has a Writing Center and today they are celebrating St. Patrick's Day. It’s a great place to hang out as well as have your papers edited/revised. Employers today are always interested in hiring individuals with solid writing skills and women’s colleges, like Converse, go the extra mile for ensuring their students do!
Converse College is a liberal arts women's college in Spartanburg, South Carolina and was founded in 1889.
Check out their undergraduate programs here.
You can learn more about Converse College here or schedule a visit here.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
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Friday, March 14, 2014
What's In A Women's College?
Rachel Hennessy, before graduating from a women’s college, Scripps College, in 2013 with a BA in American Studies and a minor in Fine Arts, wrote an insightful article, “What's In A Women's College?” for Forbes Magazine.
I’ve included the highlights below and encourage you to read the entire article.
Article Highlights:
"By attending a women’s college, females are driven to tackle traditionally male-dominated areas in academics and clubs. The argument that these female students are living in a competition-free oasis that does not represent the “real world” undermines the fact women certainly have one another to compete with! 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." . . .
"A women’s college is not a place where students “hide out to collectively agonize” over gender issues. It’s a place where students encourage one another to be educated about feminist history. It’s a place where students dare to defy gender norms. It’s a place where students come to engage in leadership roles that they may not otherwise have had access to."
Continue reading here.
Currently, Rachel is an Editorial Assistant at Good Housekeeping Magazine.
To learn more about Scripps College, visit the college Web site.
I’ve included the highlights below and encourage you to read the entire article.
Article Highlights:
"By attending a women’s college, females are driven to tackle traditionally male-dominated areas in academics and clubs. The argument that these female students are living in a competition-free oasis that does not represent the “real world” undermines the fact women certainly have one another to compete with! 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." . . .
"A women’s college is not a place where students “hide out to collectively agonize” over gender issues. It’s a place where students encourage one another to be educated about feminist history. It’s a place where students dare to defy gender norms. It’s a place where students come to engage in leadership roles that they may not otherwise have had access to."
Continue reading here.
Currently, Rachel is an Editorial Assistant at Good Housekeeping Magazine.
To learn more about Scripps College, visit the college Web site.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Women's Colleges Provide Empowering Learning Environments
The biggest advantage (and often overlooked) of attending a women's college is the empowering learning environment. This is so important to consider when researching colleges.
Today, I'm sharing an insightful article written by a 2010 graduate of a women’s college, Abbey Stone: "Why Women's Colleges Still Matter, and Attending Barnard Was the Best Decision I Ever Made."
Article highlights:
"I attended Barnard College, the women’s college affiliated with Columbia University, from 2006-2010. And during that time, I learned to trust my instincts, value my intelligence and refuse to be silenced. Before Sheryl Sandberg coined the term “lean in” in her 2010 TED Talk (and reiterated its importance in her commencement address to Barnard’s class of 2011) my friends and fellow students were living it. I was surrounded not only by thousands of challenging, engaging, and inspiring peers, but also by powerful women leaders (65 percent of Barnard’s faculty is female, compared with 38 percent of college faculty nationally). It was impossible not to feel empowered."
Continue reading here.
To learn more about Barnard College, visit their Web site.
Today, I'm sharing an insightful article written by a 2010 graduate of a women’s college, Abbey Stone: "Why Women's Colleges Still Matter, and Attending Barnard Was the Best Decision I Ever Made."
Article highlights:
"I attended Barnard College, the women’s college affiliated with Columbia University, from 2006-2010. And during that time, I learned to trust my instincts, value my intelligence and refuse to be silenced. Before Sheryl Sandberg coined the term “lean in” in her 2010 TED Talk (and reiterated its importance in her commencement address to Barnard’s class of 2011) my friends and fellow students were living it. I was surrounded not only by thousands of challenging, engaging, and inspiring peers, but also by powerful women leaders (65 percent of Barnard’s faculty is female, compared with 38 percent of college faculty nationally). It was impossible not to feel empowered."
Continue reading here.
To learn more about Barnard College, visit their Web site.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Her College Story: Women’s Colleges are Dedicated to You
By Michelle NiewaldStephens College
Class of 2014
Integrated Marketing Major
As a high school student, I never considered attending a women’s college. Every guidance counselor and teacher was quick to tout large state universities, and as I toured these institutions, I found myself less than inspired.
I owe everything to my women’s college. I’ve grown into an amazing woman here at Stephens. The needs of women, in society and the workplace, continue to evolve. There’s no finite way to predict what a woman’s role will be ten years from now, as cultural attitudes change constantly. Attending an institution that values receptiveness, flexibility and change is critical to women entering the job market.
I know how it feels to be a senior in high school considering a women’s college. I also know how it feels to be a member of a unique institution that treats students as more than just numbers. Women’s colleges are dedicated to you.
As a college senior, I have spent many hours reflecting on my experiences here. I have learned many lessons that I know my peers at co-ed institutions may never learn. Real women empower each other. Stephens possesses some of the most cutthroat career paths available: theater, dance, fashion and advertising. Everyone, and I mean everyone, is encouraging.
I cannot possibly describe how proud I am to call myself a Stephens woman. I remember watching my supervisor-a fellow Susie-at an internship in New York City, simply awestruck at her dynamic presence and creativity. She was an incredible boss and support system to me. Most importantly, she never belittled anyone, especially not another woman.
Recently, President Dianne Lynch held a press conference to announce the donation of an unrestricted $15 million. In her address, she described Stephens women as “elegant, graceful, intelligent, articulate, stubborn, opinionated and ambitious,” and this is because of the education that never belittles, insults or attempts to masculinize the qualities of women that make us so amazing.
The women’s college experience is indescribable. The faculty, staff and students inspire others to do better simply for the sake of being all that we can be. After all, one small step for women is one large leap for humankind.
© 2014 - Michelle Niewald
Monday, March 10, 2014
Celebrating Women’s History Month, Stephens College Style
Check out Stephens College’s new Women's History Month Web site!
"Stephens College is committed to women’s education. We believe in giving women the opportunity to develop into confident, self-sufficient, independent leaders.
Located in Columbia, Mo., home of the University of Missouri, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to interact with everyone. On campus, though, you’ll have more opportunities to be a star—and that’s going to give you a better chance of being a star after graduation.
Although graduates of women’s colleges represent only 2 percent of all women graduating from college, 30 percent of rising women stars in corporate America graduated from women’s colleges, and 20 percent of women in Congress graduated from all-women’s colleges. Studies show those graduating from women’s colleges are more successful, earn more money and are happier than their co-ed peers."
Learn more about this women's college by visiting their Web site.
"Stephens College is committed to women’s education. We believe in giving women the opportunity to develop into confident, self-sufficient, independent leaders.
Located in Columbia, Mo., home of the University of Missouri, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to interact with everyone. On campus, though, you’ll have more opportunities to be a star—and that’s going to give you a better chance of being a star after graduation.
Although graduates of women’s colleges represent only 2 percent of all women graduating from college, 30 percent of rising women stars in corporate America graduated from women’s colleges, and 20 percent of women in Congress graduated from all-women’s colleges. Studies show those graduating from women’s colleges are more successful, earn more money and are happier than their co-ed peers."
Learn more about this women's college by visiting their Web site.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
Birthday Wishes for this Women's College
Meredith Celebrates Past and Future on Founders’ Day
"Meredith College celebrated Founders’ Day on February 27, 2014, marking 123 years since the College’s founding in 1891. The College community took this opportunity to celebrate its success and to look toward the future.
“Today marks Meredith’s 123rd birthday, making this an ideal opportunity for faculty, staff, students, alumnae, and community members to gather to honor Meredith’s past, celebrate recent accomplishments and talk about the ways that Meredith College – an institution that is Going Strong -- will become even stronger in the future,” said President Jo Allen. A member of the Class of 1980, Allen is the first alumna to serve as Meredith’s president.
Meredith College has grown from a student body of 200 women when the College’s doors opened into one of the largest and most successful women’s colleges in the nation, with 2,000 students and 19,000 graduates."
Learn more about how Meredith College is Going Strong!
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Her Mom Suggested a Women’s College
"Being the first and only residential college for women that provides students to build their success while uniting women together, Douglass Residential College is a place that Jennifer can call home. Her mother initially convinced her to apply to Douglass, feeling it would be a great idea for Jennifer to surround herself with a community full of strong women.”
Douglass is part of Rutgers University (The State University of New Jersey). Both of my sisters graduated from Douglass and loved going to this women’s colleges. Get to know Jennifer Osolinski, a senior at Douglass, to see if Douglass might be right for you!
Blog Post Highlights:
“Leadership and determination is something Jennifer most definitely brings to the table. She is a Douglass woman who brings out the best in her colleagues and is able to take her leadership roles and persistence to encourage many young women across Douglass. Jennifer wants the women of Douglass, as well as across the nation to be fearless and take leadership roles, they should never let society’s perception of their gender get in the way of what they aspire to become.”
Learn more about Douglass College from their Web site.
As referenced on Wikkepedia: "Douglass Residential College, located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is a part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. . . .It offers a community that focuses on developing women's success. Douglass Residential College provides opportunities for women to reside in single-sex residence halls, to participate in women-centered organizations and to develop leadership skills."
Monday, March 3, 2014
Dom Streater Winner of “Project Runway" Gratuated from a Women's College
And if you live in the Philadelphia area, check out the new billboard featuring Dom Streater.
“Beginning this Monday, March 3 and continuing through April 27, 2014 look for billboards promoting Moore’s legacy as the first and only visual arts college for women in the country and featuring alumna Dom Streater '10, winner of “Project Runway.” They will be located southbound on I-95 at State Road, northbound on the Schuylkill Expressway at Maiden Lane, and rotating on a digital billboard on the Vine Expressway/I-676 at 5th Street. Feel free to take photos and share them via your favorite social media.”
Also, if you're thinking about a career as a fashion designer, read my Huffington Post blog post about Dom and her advice for college-bound high school girls interested in a fashion career.
Moore's BFA Program for women offers the following majors: Art Education, Art History, Curatorial Studies, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interactive & Motion Arts, Interior Design, and Photography & Digital Arts. For additional information about Moore College of Art & Design, continue here.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Impressive Memorabilia Collection from a Women’s College
I came upon this site and had to share it! It’s an incredible collection of Mount Holyoke College memorabilia created by a 1983 alumna, Donna Albino. Donna's been collecting memorabilia from her Alma mater for over twenty-years. Visit here.
Donna also wrote a book about Mount Holyoke College.
Learn more about this women’s college here.
Donna also wrote a book about Mount Holyoke College.
Learn more about this women’s college here.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Women’s Colleges Provide the Best Opportunities – Check Out this New Honors Program
Because of a very generous donation from an anonymous donor (a $1 million endowment), Hollins University now offers their students a fantastic honors program.
From Hollins' Web site:
The Hollins honors program will complement the challenges of the Hollins academic program for some of our most talented and motivated students. Open to first- and second-year students, the honors program is designed for the student who is intrigued by the idea of working in depth on interdisciplinary, collaborative, student-initiated projects.
Students in the honors program complete a four-semester sequence of two-credit interdisciplinary seminars, joining a small cohort of fellow scholars. During the first year, students work closely with two faculty members to identify group projects of interest and then plan, execute, communicate, and present results from those projects. During the second year, students focus on individual projects, working closely with faculty.
Examples of possible topics:
• Biology and the Law: How has the law kept up or failed to keep up with ongoing scientific research into genetic identification, gender identity, cloning, and climate change?
• Assessing Social Change: How are social programs evaluated and how do those results affect policy debate?
• Creativity and Trauma: How have artists, musicians, and writers depicted trauma, and how have those depictions affected the individual artists?
• Censorship in America: What types of creative work have been censored in America, and how was that censorship accomplished and opposed?
• From Paints to Pesticides: What impact have human-made chemicals had on the world?
• Global Political Ecology: How are differences between developing and developed countries affecting international agreements on the environment?
Learn more about Hollins Honor Program here.
Learn more about Hollins University, where "Women Who Are Going Places Start at Hollins" here.
From Hollins' Web site:
The Hollins honors program will complement the challenges of the Hollins academic program for some of our most talented and motivated students. Open to first- and second-year students, the honors program is designed for the student who is intrigued by the idea of working in depth on interdisciplinary, collaborative, student-initiated projects.
Students in the honors program complete a four-semester sequence of two-credit interdisciplinary seminars, joining a small cohort of fellow scholars. During the first year, students work closely with two faculty members to identify group projects of interest and then plan, execute, communicate, and present results from those projects. During the second year, students focus on individual projects, working closely with faculty.
Examples of possible topics:
• Biology and the Law: How has the law kept up or failed to keep up with ongoing scientific research into genetic identification, gender identity, cloning, and climate change?
• Assessing Social Change: How are social programs evaluated and how do those results affect policy debate?
• Creativity and Trauma: How have artists, musicians, and writers depicted trauma, and how have those depictions affected the individual artists?
• Censorship in America: What types of creative work have been censored in America, and how was that censorship accomplished and opposed?
• From Paints to Pesticides: What impact have human-made chemicals had on the world?
• Global Political Ecology: How are differences between developing and developed countries affecting international agreements on the environment?
Learn more about Hollins Honor Program here.
Learn more about Hollins University, where "Women Who Are Going Places Start at Hollins" here.
Monday, February 24, 2014
Why this Graphic Designer Loves Her Alma Mater, a College for Women
“Hailing from a small Western Pennsylvania town, I was tired of hearing the word ‘NO’ from my public school. It caused me to react by working harder to guarantee I would succeed. I set high standards for my future. Surrounded by equally determined, like-minded talent and supportive mentors placed me on track to develop my skills professionally, strengthen my weaknesses, and noticeably grow each semester. Moore was the only option for me. At times it was difficult to appreciate the criticism and unfiltered advice from educators and peers. I now realize I learned valuable lessons and have applied them to my professional and personal life. Without the guidance from my professors and friends I could have easily strayed from my original goals. I have remained connected to many of my college friends. I don’t look further than the group of inspiring women I met a little over a decade ago to boost my spirit and allow me to continue on my path. I am fortunate to now be an artist, entrepreneur, designer, wife and mother. I often draw power from the words of my professors: Jill Furst, Frieda Fehrenbacher, Anne Siedman and Tendai Johnson - a few that had an impact on me at Moore. I also know that I am NOT the exception—each graduate has gained the extraordinary education and network available only as Moore College of Art & Design women.” -- Melissa Bourdess Wilt '02, Graphic Design, Moore College of Art & Design
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Additional information about Moore College can be found on their Web site.
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Additional information about Moore College can be found on their Web site.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
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Friday, February 21, 2014
2008 Graduate of a Women’s College Crowned Miss India USA in 2013
Currently a Clinical Research Associate for a biopharmaceutical firm, Monica is from Boston, MA and a 2008 graduate of a women’s college: Agnes Scott College.
Additional information about the contest can be found here and additional information about Agnes Scott College can be found here.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
2013 Graphic Design Alumna Publishes Her Own Magazine
I love sharing alumnae stories from women’s colleges.
This story is about an alumna, Stephanie Price ’13, from Moore College of Art & Design as told via a post from the college’s Web site:
“As a child, Stephanie Price ’13 always wanted to start her own magazine.
She finally got her chance after graduating from Moore with a BFA in Graphic Design.
“I had modeled in the past and was published in a few magazines that were privately owned by people like me,” she said. “I was like – I have skills as a designer, why can’t I do a magazine on my own?”
Today, Price is a freelance designer and also the sole founder, designer and creative director of NUMiNOUS magazine, a bi-monthly publication created by artists for artists and art enthusiasts. The magazine displays artwork from artists around the globe of every medium, from fashion design to photography to illustration.”
Continue reading here.
Here’s what Stephanie Price says about her Alma mater:
“I feel like Moore is definitely always there to help you,” she said. “Someone was always there to support me. Moore does a good job of helping out their students and there are lots of opportunities to take advantage of.”
Moore College of Art & Design is the first and only visual arts college for women in the United States and is located in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about the college here.
This story is about an alumna, Stephanie Price ’13, from Moore College of Art & Design as told via a post from the college’s Web site:
“As a child, Stephanie Price ’13 always wanted to start her own magazine.
She finally got her chance after graduating from Moore with a BFA in Graphic Design.
“I had modeled in the past and was published in a few magazines that were privately owned by people like me,” she said. “I was like – I have skills as a designer, why can’t I do a magazine on my own?”
Today, Price is a freelance designer and also the sole founder, designer and creative director of NUMiNOUS magazine, a bi-monthly publication created by artists for artists and art enthusiasts. The magazine displays artwork from artists around the globe of every medium, from fashion design to photography to illustration.”
Continue reading here.
Here’s what Stephanie Price says about her Alma mater:
“I feel like Moore is definitely always there to help you,” she said. “Someone was always there to support me. Moore does a good job of helping out their students and there are lots of opportunities to take advantage of.”
Moore College of Art & Design is the first and only visual arts college for women in the United States and is located in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about the college here.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Women's College Quiz: The First Woman to Design a US Postage Stamp is a Graduate of Which College?
Answer: In 1934, Esther Richards, a 1921 graduate of Moore College of Art & Design, with a degree in Illustration, designed a US Postage Stamp that was first issued on October 8, 1934. The 10-cent stamp was one in a series of stamps celebrating our National Parks and displayed a view of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Interesting to note, the stamp had the highest value in the series and also was the last stamp of the series with 18,874,300 stamps issued.Learn about other US stamps first issued in 1934 here.
Learn more about Moore College here. Learn more about Moore's Illustration program here.
Monday, February 17, 2014
What Are Women's Colleges Like?
Mark Gathercole is a professional university advisor and for over 18-years, Mark has helped numerous students find their ideal college. Below are Mark's thoughts concerning women's colleges.
"There are lots of advantages to attending a women's college. According to research, women's college graduates achieve at a higher level in their careers, earn more in salary, have longer lasting relationships with classmates, and have a higher level of loyalty to their colleges. There tends to be greater opportunity for women in these colleges, as well; the vast majority of leadership positions in coed colleges are held by men, where obviously 100% of leadership positions in women's colleges are held by women. Equally obviously, 100% of research opportunities at women's colleges are open only to women.
But what about men on campus? While some women's colleges don't have many men on campus, others that are situated near coed schools routinely see men on campus, either taking classes there or just visiting. Besides, can you think of a bigger "guy magnet" than a college full of women?
Even if you've never considered a women's college, keep your mind open to the idea and do some research, including asking questions of current students."
While Mark's practice is based in Cannonsburg, MI, he works with students from all over the world.To learn more about his services, visit his Web site.
"There are lots of advantages to attending a women's college. According to research, women's college graduates achieve at a higher level in their careers, earn more in salary, have longer lasting relationships with classmates, and have a higher level of loyalty to their colleges. There tends to be greater opportunity for women in these colleges, as well; the vast majority of leadership positions in coed colleges are held by men, where obviously 100% of leadership positions in women's colleges are held by women. Equally obviously, 100% of research opportunities at women's colleges are open only to women.
But what about men on campus? While some women's colleges don't have many men on campus, others that are situated near coed schools routinely see men on campus, either taking classes there or just visiting. Besides, can you think of a bigger "guy magnet" than a college full of women?
Even if you've never considered a women's college, keep your mind open to the idea and do some research, including asking questions of current students."
While Mark's practice is based in Cannonsburg, MI, he works with students from all over the world.To learn more about his services, visit his Web site.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
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Thursday, February 13, 2014
Research Findings: Why Women’s Colleges?: Reassessing the Benefits of Single-Sex Higher Education for Women.
Teresa Wisner graduated from Wellesley College in 2013 with her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology. Teresa's Honors Thesis: Why Women’s Colleges?: Reassessing the Benefits of Single-Sex Higher Education for Women is insightful and one I feel you will enjoy reading. Here’s the abstract:
Abstract
"In the United States today, young women have access to virtually all of the country’s best colleges and universities. However, research suggests that single-sex education may still be beneficial to women in ways that co-education is not. Women’s colleges encourage students to pursue non-traditional career paths, offer more female role models and mentoring opportunities, provide more leadership experiences on campus, and cultivate generally supportive campus environments in which students develop social and academic self-confidence. In this study, I examine the experiences of female students at two women’s colleges and two co-educational colleges and find that women’s college students differ from their peers as prospective students in that they are more likely to be seeking academically challenging environments. After arriving on campus, they are more likely to report positive social experiences and interactions with diversity during their first year, though this difference is eliminated in subsequent years. They are also more likely to hold leadership positions and somewhat more likely to switch to and persist in STEM fields. I suggest that women’s colleges still offer real benefits to their students, and that co-educational colleges should look to them as effective models of how to support both male and female students on their campuses."
Continue reading here.
About Wellesley College
Wikipedia Reference:
"Wellesley College is a private women's liberal-arts college in the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States, west of Boston. Founded in 1870, Wellesley is a member of the original Seven Sisters Colleges and is consistently ranked among the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the United States. In 2011, The Best 376 Colleges named Wellesley’s faculty number one in the country.[2] The College enrolls approximately 2,400 students from all 50 states and 75 countries"
To learn more about the college, visit Wellesley’s Web site.
Abstract
"In the United States today, young women have access to virtually all of the country’s best colleges and universities. However, research suggests that single-sex education may still be beneficial to women in ways that co-education is not. Women’s colleges encourage students to pursue non-traditional career paths, offer more female role models and mentoring opportunities, provide more leadership experiences on campus, and cultivate generally supportive campus environments in which students develop social and academic self-confidence. In this study, I examine the experiences of female students at two women’s colleges and two co-educational colleges and find that women’s college students differ from their peers as prospective students in that they are more likely to be seeking academically challenging environments. After arriving on campus, they are more likely to report positive social experiences and interactions with diversity during their first year, though this difference is eliminated in subsequent years. They are also more likely to hold leadership positions and somewhat more likely to switch to and persist in STEM fields. I suggest that women’s colleges still offer real benefits to their students, and that co-educational colleges should look to them as effective models of how to support both male and female students on their campuses."
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About Wellesley College
Wikipedia Reference:
"Wellesley College is a private women's liberal-arts college in the town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States, west of Boston. Founded in 1870, Wellesley is a member of the original Seven Sisters Colleges and is consistently ranked among the top 10 liberal arts colleges in the United States. In 2011, The Best 376 Colleges named Wellesley’s faculty number one in the country.[2] The College enrolls approximately 2,400 students from all 50 states and 75 countries"
To learn more about the college, visit Wellesley’s Web site.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
Women’s Colleges are Where Women Come First
Isn’t it time to consider attending a women’s college?
As an example, let’s take a look at Smith College and why Smith is a college for women. (The following is from Smith's Web site.)
Smith College was founded at a time when there were practically no choices for women who wanted an education equal to that available to men. The idea of such a college was a radical notion in 1871, but its success has been dramatic and undeniable. And for more than 130 years, Smith has stayed true to its mission of providing women with the best education available in the liberal arts and sciences.
Today, of course, women have many options, but we have only become more convinced that, for many women, a women’s college is the best option. Providing the academic challenge, personal attention and wide-ranging opportunities you’d look for in any college are still our most important goals, but, as a women’s college, we think Smith offers some special bonuses.
It’s a fact that students who spend more time with professors do better academically and are more sure of their career choices.
At Smith, women are the focus of all the attention and all the opportunities.
Having a wide variety of female role models tends to boost the aspirations and career achievements of female college students. More than half of the professors at Smith are women as are many top administrators. Our alumnae are leaders in many fields.
At Smith, faculty and alumnae offer outstanding role models.
Leadership experience in college provides training and encouragement for leadership positions in your life, your community and your profession.
At Smith, all of the leaders are women.
Smith offers social and academic exchanges with four nearby colleges, weekend parties and events drawing students from the many colleges in New England and elsewhere and many student organizations, club activities and athletics, all of which makes for a lively life outside of classes.
At Smith, women can have a great social life. (Really!)
At Smith, there are no stereotypes about what women should do, but there are unlimited expectations about what women can do. Smith is a great training ground for careers that might still be considered non-traditional for women.
At Smith, any career choice is an appropriate one.
More than 46,000 Smith alumnae are ready to help students step into internships and careers. Even the Ivies can’t boast a network of thousands of successful women willing to share inside information about their professions with both undergraduates and other alumnae. It’s a lifetime guarantee!
At Smith, the “old boys’ network” becomes an “ageless women’s network.”
Of course, the world is coeducational. But Smith women enter it more confidently than women graduates of coed schools.
After Smith, the future is wide open.
Learn More about Smith College or Continue Reading!
As an example, let’s take a look at Smith College and why Smith is a college for women. (The following is from Smith's Web site.)
Smith College was founded at a time when there were practically no choices for women who wanted an education equal to that available to men. The idea of such a college was a radical notion in 1871, but its success has been dramatic and undeniable. And for more than 130 years, Smith has stayed true to its mission of providing women with the best education available in the liberal arts and sciences.
Today, of course, women have many options, but we have only become more convinced that, for many women, a women’s college is the best option. Providing the academic challenge, personal attention and wide-ranging opportunities you’d look for in any college are still our most important goals, but, as a women’s college, we think Smith offers some special bonuses.
It’s a fact that students who spend more time with professors do better academically and are more sure of their career choices.
At Smith, women are the focus of all the attention and all the opportunities.
Having a wide variety of female role models tends to boost the aspirations and career achievements of female college students. More than half of the professors at Smith are women as are many top administrators. Our alumnae are leaders in many fields.
At Smith, faculty and alumnae offer outstanding role models.
Leadership experience in college provides training and encouragement for leadership positions in your life, your community and your profession.
At Smith, all of the leaders are women.
Smith offers social and academic exchanges with four nearby colleges, weekend parties and events drawing students from the many colleges in New England and elsewhere and many student organizations, club activities and athletics, all of which makes for a lively life outside of classes.
At Smith, women can have a great social life. (Really!)
At Smith, there are no stereotypes about what women should do, but there are unlimited expectations about what women can do. Smith is a great training ground for careers that might still be considered non-traditional for women.
At Smith, any career choice is an appropriate one.
More than 46,000 Smith alumnae are ready to help students step into internships and careers. Even the Ivies can’t boast a network of thousands of successful women willing to share inside information about their professions with both undergraduates and other alumnae. It’s a lifetime guarantee!
At Smith, the “old boys’ network” becomes an “ageless women’s network.”
Of course, the world is coeducational. But Smith women enter it more confidently than women graduates of coed schools.
After Smith, the future is wide open.
Learn More about Smith College or Continue Reading!
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Friday, February 7, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Check Out this Women's College with 2-year and 4-year Degrees
"At Cottey, we have multiple degree options intended to fit your needs. You can complete a Bachelor of Arts degree in four years with any of the following majors - Business, English, Environmental Studies, International Relations and Business, Liberal Arts or Psychology. Graduates of our BA program are well prepared to enter the world of work and for advanced study in graduate or law school. Additionally, Cottey offers two-year, Associate degree options. You can earn an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts - Art, Associate in Fine Arts - Dance, Associate in Fine Arts - Theater, or Associate in Arts - Music degree. These degree programs are carefully designed to facilitate transfer to a four-year college or university if you want to complete a major in an area other than one of the majors listed above."
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Why a Women’s College?
"Since 1838, Judson College has been a remarkable place for young women. In a time when women could not vote, own property, or gain custody of their own children, a group of visionaries in Marion, Alabama began making plans to build a school for women that would offer an education comparable to that received by men at Harvard and Yale.
Judson’s founders understood that educating women would not only improve the lives of their students, but would also strengthen families, communities, churches, and society as a whole.
Because women have now achieved greater equality in our society, many people are surprised to learn that research demonstrates that women and men still experience college differently. For example, young women are more likely to underestimate their academic ability, more likely to grow through honest dialogue with professors, and more likely to benefit from moving away from home for college than are young men."
Continue reading here.
Judson’s founders understood that educating women would not only improve the lives of their students, but would also strengthen families, communities, churches, and society as a whole.
Because women have now achieved greater equality in our society, many people are surprised to learn that research demonstrates that women and men still experience college differently. For example, young women are more likely to underestimate their academic ability, more likely to grow through honest dialogue with professors, and more likely to benefit from moving away from home for college than are young men."
Continue reading here.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Going Strong at this Women's College . . .
Learn more here.
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Friday, January 31, 2014
“Get Thee to a Nunnery . . .”: My Experience at a Women’s College
On the College Goals blog is a blog post written by Sydney Penny, Mount Holyoke ’12, and I encourage you to read it in its entirety.
Highlights from Sydney’s blog post include:
“My college search, no doubt, resembled that of many of you reading this. A couple “safeties”, a “reach”, and the ones where I had a fighting chance. Good schools, with attractive campuses, dependable financial aid, etc.
Fast-forward a few months, and I’d been waitlisted at Georgetown, Dartmouth and Brown and accepted to three of my eight schools . . . all of them women’s colleges. All of them wonderful places, but I had applied in spite of the gender specifications. Going past the obvious problems it could pose for dating, I had always enjoyed close friendships with boys and my brother, so four years in such a decidedly female environment was not something I was very excited about. Thankfully, the past few years have changed my mind.”
. . . “As far as I’ve been able to make out, the goal of every women’s college is to give you the self confidence and spine to succeed, and if they can provide a rugby team or lab facilities or an excellent library along the way, that’s even better.”
Read more here.
Highlights from Sydney’s blog post include:
“My college search, no doubt, resembled that of many of you reading this. A couple “safeties”, a “reach”, and the ones where I had a fighting chance. Good schools, with attractive campuses, dependable financial aid, etc.
Fast-forward a few months, and I’d been waitlisted at Georgetown, Dartmouth and Brown and accepted to three of my eight schools . . . all of them women’s colleges. All of them wonderful places, but I had applied in spite of the gender specifications. Going past the obvious problems it could pose for dating, I had always enjoyed close friendships with boys and my brother, so four years in such a decidedly female environment was not something I was very excited about. Thankfully, the past few years have changed my mind.”
. . . “As far as I’ve been able to make out, the goal of every women’s college is to give you the self confidence and spine to succeed, and if they can provide a rugby team or lab facilities or an excellent library along the way, that’s even better.”
Read more here.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
First Semester College Reflections
Here's a link to my most recent HuffPost blog post, First Semester College Reflections and this is how the blog post begins: For this blog post, I thought it would be fun to re-visit with first-year students to see how their first semester at college went. Last fall I asked several high school girls why they decided to attend a women's college and shared their reasons in my blog post "Why I Chose a Women's College." During the holiday break I contacted the same students, Jenni Miller, Allison Chi-Tsen Wu, Jocelyn Mosman, and Briana McCall. What follows are their first-semester reflections as well as accompanying college videos.
I think you'll really love their first-semester stories as well as the videos I included, so check out the entire blog post here.
I think you'll really love their first-semester stories as well as the videos I included, so check out the entire blog post here.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
YEA!! You're In! Getting Accepted to a Women's College
Monday, January 27, 2014
College Motto Quiz:“Educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.”
Who knows which women's college has this motto?
“Educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.”
“Educating women to think deeply, live honorably and engage the intellectual and social challenges of their times.”
Sunday, January 26, 2014
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