Hope College in Holland, Michigan, is a small liberal arts college of about 3,000 students on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Its strong Christian identity and strong academics make it a good choice for the right student.
Continue readingFor those seeking a medium sized college campus in an urban environment may find that Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, is a great option. Known for its programs in the sciences and engineering, Case has a beautiful urban campus–even though it is bisected by a very busy thoroughfare.
Case also is contiguous with some of the greatest artistic and cultural facilities in the world, including the Cleveland Institute of Music (where you can do a joint degree at Case), Severance Hall (home of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra), and the Institute of Art.
So if you are interested in high culture and want an urban environment, Case is hard to beat. CWRU is also trying hard to lure liberal arts students to the campus to round out its student body.
Students often overlook the Bible. And I’m not talking about Scripture. I’m talking about the college catalog. You gotta get a copy!
Continue readingOn the campus one of the largest universities in the US, Mark discusses the pros and cons of attending a large university.
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Concerned about campus safety? You should be. But don’t think the “blue lights” are so special. They’re not.
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Where’s Mark now? Are you looking for a beautiful, Ivy-covered campus on a hill, with harmonious, Georgian architecture, wonderful facilities, and offering a top-notch education? Watch this!
Continue readingMark Montgomery will deliver a presentation on college admissions to the American business community in Hong Kong.
Continue readingIf you want to attend a top American university, which is better, a Chinese mom or an American mom?
Continue readingThe Chinese are discovering liberal arts colleges…finally. Most Chinese have never heard of Williams, and have little idea about what the liberal arts are all about. But things are changing.
Continue readingIn researching notable Chinese people who have attended liberal arts colleges in the United States, I came across this honors term project written in 1993 by a student at Beloit College, entitled (appropriately enough Chinese Students and Beloit College. Written by Xinwei Cai, this article is thorough study of Beloit’s history of interaction with China, as well as a look at the reasons why Chinese students have chosen to study at Beloit over the years.
I recommend this article to any Chinese student who is interested in studying in the United States, and who may be considering a strong, academically rigorous liberal arts education in a community that is warm and welcoming of its Chinese students.
Mark Montgomery
Educational Consultant to Chinese Students Studying in the USA
