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Vegan College Report Card: Schools Receiving an "A"!
Vegan food is all the rage these days, and college campuses are no exception. The folks at peta2 (the college arm of PETA) polled colleges and universities as well as students regarding the vegan choices at their schools. They used the results to grade the schools on their vegan offerings, and the ones on this list got an A!
source: Peta2, the youth/university chapter of PETA
The Experts' Choice: Colleges for the Free Spirit
You wear a tutu to school and don't notice (or care) about the funny looks you garner--you're probably a free spirit. Our experts chose schools for students who consider themselves to be unconventional, even eccentric or funky.
source: College Finder Research
The 10 Best Colleges with an Environmental Focus
These colleges are greener than Kermit.
source: The Sierra Club magazine (Shared with permission)
The Experts' Choice: Large Universities That Feel Small
The colleges and universities on this list have a super-supportive faculty and a tight-knit student community. You can't even tell that the student population could fill a small city. FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
Colleges for the Creative Writer
Whether you're a J.K. Rowling or a Stephen King, you'll find your niche at these schools. They have some of the best writing departments in the world...just make sure you're ready for lots of peer reviews!
The Experts' Choice: Colleges for the Aspiring Artist
Institutes of art tend to be very specialized, not to mention endlessly edgy, and that's just not the scene for everyone. We asked college counselors to pick out schools for students who want a great fine or studio arts program in a more traditional university setting. FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
At these schools, going to Belize to build homes is a normal Saturday afternoon. These are colleges included in Making A Difference Colleges by Miriam Weinstein. According to Weinstein, "most or all of the students are actively involved in community service and working to make a better world."
source: Making A Difference College Guide, Sage Works Press (Shared with permission)
The Experts' Choice: Great Honors Colleges
Many large public universities have honors programs for their top students, but these schools are practically a haven for future Nobel Prize winners and Fulbright Scholars. FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
Attendance at Football Games by the Numbers: Top 40 in Division III
At these D-III schools, the crowds flock to the football games. The numbers are the per game attendance in 2012.
source: National Collegiate Athletic Association, 2024-2025
Colleges With Strength in Men's Ice Hockey
The men at these colleges can hit the ice, get hit on the ice, and stay on their own two feet, along with much more.
Colleges and Universities That Are Havens for Hipsters
We asked and you voted. Our users say these schools are "havens for hipsters." So grab your fedora and a copy of "On the Road" and read on.
Think we missed a school? Let us know!
source: CX Student Users
Great Universities in New England for International Students
Interested in traveling to New England for your university journey? This US region is home to a lot of great schools, including the ones on this list!
You really want to save the whales? Then stop protesting and check out these schools. They have strong programs in the study and conservation of coastal, marine, and Great Lakes resources. Many are already members of the National Sea Grant College Program.
source: Sea Grant Colleges, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
These schools aren't impossible to gain admission to, but they're no Slacker University. Maybe you could send the admission office some cookies?
FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
Colleges for the Student Who Wants to Study Speech Pathology
Everyone has something to say...it just might take a little more time to get some people to say it. Speech pathologists know that better than anyone.
Colleges With Strength in Men's Gymnastics
You'll find the next Paul Hamm in these gyms. Or maybe Morgan Hamm, we can't tell the difference.
Others might see you as a crazy person in face paint going shirtless on a snowy day, but we see a true sports fan. A true, very cold sports fan.
source: CX Student Users
Great Colleges and Universities in New England for Transfer Students
Start searching for the best-fit college to transfer to with this list of amazing colleges and universities in New England that make the process a smooth one.
Places to Study Environmental Science
Mother Nature Network is a website devoted to environmental concerns. The following is their list of colleges offering a range of environmental programs in areas such as marine conservation, agriculture, sustainable building, and fisheries.
source: Mother Nature Network
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