By Barbara Jolie Transitioning from high school to college can be a daunting experience for anyone, but it can be exceptionally difficult for some home schoolers. Studies show that academically home school children have nothing to worry about since their independent style of learning and studying comes in handy in college. However, since some don’t […]
By Nancy Wood I grew up reading books, studying television shows, and watching movies to learn all about the college experience. Over time, I cultivated a set of preconceived notions and ridiculous assumptions regarding what I could expect from a four-year university based solely on these three art forms. I was homeschooled throughout elementary, junior […]
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a non-denominational Christian university in Phoenix, Arizona.
Are you interested in earning a degree but concerned about secular worldviews, potential cost, or long time commitments? If you are seeking a different kind of education experience, you might be interested in the Verity Institute. Verity is a college-level program that helps you obtain a fully-accredited, debt-free Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from a biblical […]
Regent University is a private coeducational interdenominational Christian university situated on a 70-acre campus in sunny Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school was originally founded by televangelist Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson in 1978 as Christian Broadcasting Network University. In 1990, the name was changed to Regent University. The name refers to a regent, someone who exercises […]
By Caela NBA All-star Weekend The NBA weekend starts with the skills competitions. In the Skills Challenge Tony Parker from the San Antonio Spurs won over Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics, Deron Williams of the New Jersey Nets, John Wall of the Washington Wizards, Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kyrie Irving of […]
Freed-Hardeman is a private Christian university located in the town of Henderson, a rural community in West Tennessee. The school traces its heritage to members of the Churches of Christ who helped build it, and was named in honor of its founders A.G. Freed and N. B. Hardeman. FHU is consistently ranked in the top […]
Christendom College is a small Catholic coeducational liberal arts college in Front Royal, Virginia, which is located in the Shenandoah Valley. The main campus overlooks the Shenandoah River with scenic views of the neighboring Blue Ridge Mountains. Christendom College is committed to both academic and moral excellence. Rules governing student life include a dress code, […]
Natalie Wickham was homeschooled from 4th grade through college alongside her five siblings. After graduating from high school, Natalie continued her education through distance learning. In March 2006, she achieved her goal of becoming a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music. Natalie owns and operates a successful piano studio. In addition to her involvement in […]
With the advance of computer technology, it is no longer necessary for students to live in college dorms and walk the halls of brick and mortar institutions. More and more students are using e-books, multimedia, and the Internet to learn at home. Distance learning is the name attached to a type of study that uses […]
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant university devoted to the advancement of knowledge and education of students in areas that contribute to or prosper in an environment of science and technology. World-renowned for its research in the physical sciences […]
Mitchell College is a private, coeducational institution offering associate and bachelor degree programs in the liberal arts and professional areas. Located in New London, Connecticut, on the former estate of Alfred Mitchell, the college has a unique waterfront campus overlooking the Thames River and Long Island Sound. The descendants of the Alfred Mitchell family have […]
The Master’s College (TMC) is a private, non-denominational Christian college located in Santa Clarita, California, 30 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. For over 80 years, TMC has provided quality, Christian liberal arts education to thousands of students around the world. Ranked 3rd in the West for nine consecutive years by U.S. News & World […]
Simpson University is a private, Christian, fully accredited liberal arts institution in Redding, California. Redding is the largest city in Northern California between Sacramento, California and Eugene, Oregon – and yet it has the ambiance of a small town. Simpson’s beautiful 92-acre rural campus is located within sight of three mountain ranges, but it is […]
By Janice Campbell Now that homeschoolers have proven to be high achievers in both academic and social realms, they are being actively courted by many colleges. However, just as many homeschool parents paused before placing their young children on the big yellow school bus, they are now considering whether the traditional model of sending young […]
College Bound Reading List Colleges That Encourage Character Development: A Resource for Parents, Students, and Educators Recent national studies suggest that the vast majority of Americans share a respect for a common set of core values: honesty, compassion, and personal responsibility. While those positive traits are developed over a lifetime, the college experience is critical […]
Ave Maria University Welcomes Homeschoolers Ave Maria is a private liberal arts university in the Roman Catholic tradition, located in southwest Florida. It was founded in 2003 with a donation of $250 million by Tom Monaghan, Catholic philanthropist and retired owner of Domino’s Pizza. The Barron Collier family donated the land 17 miles east of Naples […]
Bethany Lutheran College is a Christian coeducational college founded in 1927 and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The school is classified as a private, residential, not-for-profit liberal arts college. The campus of Bethany Lutheran overlooks the Minnesota River valley in Mankato, Minnesota, a community of about 40,000. Its state-of-the-art facilities have all been built […]
Patrick Henry College: “For Christ & For Liberty” Patrick Henry College in Purcellville, Virginia (about 50 miles from Washington, DC) is named in honor of the great American patriot and revolutionary war hero who said “I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death.” This […]