Liberal or Hippie Outfoor Colleges? Answered
I’m interested in more liberal carefree colleges or nature colleges. Does anyone know of any?
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Here are some top picks from the outbound:
1. Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina
2. Berry College in Mount Berry, Georgia
3. Boise State University in Boise, Idaho
4. College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine (personal fav ;)
5. Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont
6. Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana
Hope these help!!!
Warren Wilson College (North Carolina)
Located near Asheville, NC
Offers outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and skiing
Known for environmental sustainability programs
Evergreen State College (Washington)
Located near Olympia, WA
Situated in Pacific Northwest with hiking, kayaking, and skiing
Emphasizes interdisciplinary studies and social justice
College of the Atlantic (Maine)
Located in Bar Harbor, ME
Coast of Maine with sailing, hiking, and wildlife observation
Focuses on human ecology and environmental stewardship
Prescott College (Arizona)
Located in Prescott, AZ
Surrounded by Prescott National Forest with hiking and rock climbing
Known for experiential education and social justice commitment
New College of Florida (Florida)
Located in Sarasota, FL
Offers kayaking, beachcombing, and nature trails
Emphasizes independent study and interdisciplinary learning
Bennington College (Vermont)
Located near Bennington, VT
Rural Vermont with hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation
Known for progressive education and creativity focus
Naropa University (Colorado)
Located in Boulder, CO
Surrounded by Rocky Mountains with hiking and skiing
Emphasizes contemplative education and social activism
Hampshire College (Massachusetts)
Located in Amherst, MA
Scenic Pioneer Valley with hiking and biking
Known for student-centered education and experiential learning
Reed College (Oregon)
Located in Portland, OR
Pacific Northwest with hiking, camping, and outdoor adventures
Emphasizes intellectual inquiry and interdisciplinary study
Oberlin College (Ohio)
Located in Oberlin, OH
Rural setting with hiking and birdwatching
Known for progressive values and arts programs
Definitely check out Lewis and Clark! It’s super gorgeous and outdoorsy and they have these amazing hiking trails on campus. If you are looking for a more alternative school Hampshire college is super hippie and out of the box, they literally don’t even give grades
university of vermont!!!! it's infiltrated with hippes and values nature
One I like that has acres of land and if you study outdoor sciences most of your classes will be outdoors but they also have great academics is sewanee university of the south its in Tennessee
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