Hey, fellow learners. So, I've been researching colleges and I keep seeing the same lists of prestigious schools. I reckon there must be some really cool, unique colleges out there that no one's talking about. What are they? Looking for something different -- wild majors, fascinating traditions or maybe unusual campus lore. I'm just trying to cast a wide net!
Sure, there definitely are some unique colleges with interesting offerings out there! One of the first that comes to mind is called College of the Atlantic in Maine which only offers one major: Human Ecology. Curriculum in this college revolves around this interdisciplinary major which combines various aspects of natural and social sciences, humanities, and the arts.
Then there's Deep Springs College in California, which only admits around 12-15 students per year. What's really unusual is that students don't pay tuition. Instead, they work on the college's cattle ranch and alfalfa farm.
You may also want to look into St. John's College. Their curriculum is based on a "great books" program, where students read and discuss works by authors like Plato and Aristotle, right up to Einstein and Woolf. They have campuses in Annapolis, MD and Santa Fe, NM and do not offer traditional majors.
Finally, Evergreen State College in Washington is known for being experimental. There are no set majors and no grades. Instead, students design their course of study, and receive narrative evaluations from professors at the end of each term.
At the end of the day, the uniqueness of a college can vary widely depending on what kind of unusual characteristic you're interested in. I'd recommend looking into these schools, and see if anything catches your eye. Exploring variety is always a great way to find what truly resonates with you.
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