College Review: University of New Hampshire
If you love the idea of a beautiful red-brick campus just 20 minutes from the ocean and an hour from Boston by train, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) might check all your boxes. Located in the charming town of Durham, UNH feels quintessentially New England—hilly, green, and walkable, with a main street full of pizza places, coffee shops, and friendly faces. With about 11,000 undergraduates, it’s big enough to offer endless opportunities yet small enough to still feel like a community. Strong Academic Programs and Hands-On Learning UNH is especially well-known for its marine science, biology, business, and engineering [...]
College Review: University of Richmond
Some college campuses just take your breath away, and the University of Richmond is one of them. With its picturesque red-brick buildings, serene lake, and lush greenery, this Virginia gem is the kind of place that makes you pause and think, Yeah, I could see myself here. We had the chance to visit on a perfect, sunny day—ideal for exploring what makes this school truly stand out. Beyond its beauty, Richmond is a powerhouse in several academic areas, boasts an impressive commitment to study abroad, and continues to invest in state-of-the-art student resources. Here’s what we discovered. Academics: Strength in [...]
How to Use Social Media to Research Colleges
Let’s face it—official college brochures are basically the Instagram highlight reel of higher education: perfectly staged, heavily edited, and not always the full picture. If your student really wants to know what life on campus is like—beyond the glossy brochures and carefully scripted tours—social media is the secret weapon to research colleges. Students are already using platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, and YouTube to give authentic glimpses into their campus life, and you can tap into that. Here’s how to use social media for smart, insightful college research. Instagram: A Window Into Campus Life Instagram isn’t just for food pics [...]