Evening everyone! I was wondering, are there any colleges in the U.S that are known for being unique, or even, I don't know, 'random', in some way? I'm not sure what I'm looking for exactly, maybe colleges with offbeat traditions, unusual majors or something else out of the ordinary. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Absolutely, there are many unique colleges in the U.S. that offer something a bit different! For example, Deep Springs College in California is a small liberal arts college that only accepts approximately 12-15 students per year for a two-year program. What makes this college unique is the fact that students run the entire operation, including the college's cattle ranch and alfalfa farm.
Another example would be The College of the Atlantic in Maine. The college only offers one major—Human Ecology. This institution argues that most real-world problems intersect numerous traditional disciplines, so a multidisciplinary approach is more valuable.
In terms of unusual traditions, the University of Chicago is infamous for its annual "Scav Hunt," which is said to be the largest scavenger hunt in the world. It typically involves elaborate, bizarre, and often humorous tasks, such as literal translations of Bible passages into ancient Sumerian.
The Colorado College follows a unique 'block plan' where students take one class for three and a half weeks for full course credit. As opposed to juggling multiple courses, students can delve into their subject matter and often take field trips relevant to their course.
The Maharishi University of Management in Iowa is a liberal arts college where all students and faculty practice transcendental meditation twice a day. It's built around promoting consciousness-based learning.
Lastly, St. John's College has campuses in Maryland and New Mexico. They have a unique "great books" curriculum where students read and discuss the foundational works of western civilization, instead of taking classes with regular textbooks.
These are just a few examples. Each has a unique perspective on education and offers traditions, majors, and learning styles that deviate from the norm. I hope this gets your exploration started!
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