March 17, 2021
Published by Stuart Nachbar at March 17, 2021
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Getting To Know Lawrence University (WI)

Lawrence University (WI) is the next of the Colleges That Change Lives that I will review. It’s a shame that I had to do a virtual review instead of coming to campus. Lawrence University has a beautiful riverfront campus located in Appleton, Wisconsin, a very nice town. I gathered a […]
March 5, 2021
Published by Stuart Nachbar at March 5, 2021
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Getting to Know Agnes Scott College (GA)

From a virtual distance Agnes Scott College, one of the Colleges That Change Lives, reminds me of Bryn Mawr, another women’s college closer to  home. It’s small (less than 1,000 undergrads) and close to a large city (Atlanta) that has many other colleges. Both campuses are quite attractive. Agnes Scott’s […]
February 23, 2021
Published by Stuart Nachbar at February 23, 2021
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Getting To Know St. John’s College (MD and NM)

St.John’s College has more in common with colleges of the distant past than other modern college. The curriculum is taught around The Great Books, famous works of mathematics, science, philosophy, literature, music, politics, and more. Courses are taught by professors, aka ‘tutors’, in seminar rooms, much like a college education over […]
February 4, 2021
Published by Stuart Nachbar at February 4, 2021
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Meet A Student Panel From Centre College (KY)

A short time ago I did a post about Centre College (NY), one of the Colleges That Change Lives. That post featured an interview with Pam Baughman, the College’s Assistant Dean for Admission and Financial Aid. Pam is not only a senior administrator. She is also an alumnus as well […]
January 13, 2021
Published by Stuart Nachbar at January 13, 2021
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Beloit College Is Proactive-And Might Be Affordable, Too

The oldest college in Wisconsin, Beloit College is one of the Colleges That Change Lives. It has been so for nearly 30 years. I hope that you will listen to my conversation with Erin Guth, Director of Recruitment to learn more. Beloit College is a small school with less than […]
December 14, 2020
Published by Stuart Nachbar at December 14, 2020
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Cornell College Teaches ‘Round The Blocks’

At the start of the pandemic I wrote about creative colleges that use a block plan. Cornell College, a liberal arts college located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, has operated on a block plan for over four decades. The college has a nice collection of YouTube productions on the campus, the […]
December 1, 2020
Published by Stuart Nachbar at December 1, 2020
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Centre College (KY) Does All A Liberal Arts College Should Do

If you visit Educated Quest, you probably know that I try to write about colleges that are good values. Centre College, based in Danville, Kentucky, has been on my radar for several years. I have not had the opportunity to visit, but I have tried to do the next best […]
August 10, 2020
Published by Stuart Nachbar at August 10, 2020
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Small Colleges and Pre-Professional Degree Programs

When it comes to academics, college students face two concerns, regardless of their major. The first is classroom size, the second is how well major will prepare them for life after college. Students may be tempted to try to find the best of both worlds by choosing from among the […]
August 5, 2020
Published by Stuart Nachbar at August 5, 2020
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I’ve Come to Appreciate Liberal Arts Colleges

My college education, as well as graduate school, took place at big public universities. Although I did get into some private schools when I was pursuing advanced degrees, I went with the publics. They were the financially feasible option at the time. I never gave the small liberal arts colleges a […]
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