For a student interested in outdoor opportunities Fort Lewis College is a dream come true. From the mountain views that circle the campus to a major in Adventure Education Fort Lewis is a perfect fit for the outdoor enthusiast. Hiking, kayaking, backpacking, and skiing are all close by and the campus makes it easy to enjoy with the college’s Outdoor Pursuits program that provides resources, maps, and equipment for students. Fort Lewis offers a great variety of majors ranging from biology to public health and business to education.

I have included a few pictures in this post that I took during my visit but for more information about Fort Lewis College check out https://explore.fortlewis.edu/

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During a recent visit to Dartmouth College I spent a little time learning about Dartmouth’s unique “D-plan.” At Dartmouth, the campus operates on a quarter system where students have the opportunity to decide which terms they are on campus and which terms they do an off campus program. During their off-terms students may participate in a study abroad program, internship or any number of valuable educational experiences.

However, one of the interesting parts of this structure is that all students are required to have an on campus term during their sophomore summer. So, even though some students across the country may think that summer school sounds like a drag. Students at Dartmouth actually love the chance to be in Hanover, NH in the summer. There are such a wide variety of outdoor opportunities in the Upper Valley during the summer months.

Students go hiking, swimming in the Connecticut River, visit local farmer’s markets and much more. In addition, with all the sophomores together in summer it gives their class a wonderful chance to bond together. A wide variety of classes are offered to students in the summer, many specifically targeted toward sophomores. So Dartmouth students can make sure they are fulfilling specific prerequisite courses and getting to know their professors well in small classes and in a more relaxed atmosphere.

So, the next time you are thinking that summer classes may not sound like a lot of fun. Think again, and maybe even as you are considering what college to apply to it would be worth looking to see if the college offers classes in the summer.

Cara Ray
Educational Consultant

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