Okay, maybe I'm a bit odd, but I've always liked the idea of being in an isolated place with just me and my thoughts. Also, a place with no roadways sounds super intriguing. So, are there any colleges like this? A little secluded from the rest of the world, so to speak?
There are indeed colleges that fit your description, offering settings that allow students to enjoy a slower pace of life and greater connection with nature. Here are few examples:
1. Deep Springs College: This unique two-year institution is located in the High Desert of Eastern California. With an enrollment of about 26 students, it's a very intimate institution that operates as an educational cooperative; students work on a cattle ranch and farm in addition to their studies.
2. College of the Atlantic in Maine: It's located on an island and is very focused on environmental and ecological studies. The campus is small, overlooking the sea and providing students with a tranquil, isolated environment for studies.
3. Green Mountain College in Vermont: This college also emphasizes environmental, social, and economic sustainability. It's located in rural Vermont, surrounded by farms and forests.
4. Sewanee: The University of the South in Tennessee: Sewanee is on a 13,000-acre campus known as the Domain. It's a place where intellectual inquiry and outdoor exploration go hand in hand.
While these colleges are more isolated than usual, they still offer the amenities and social atmospheres found at other schools. Make sure you research thoroughly to ensure the school offers the academic programs you are interested in alongside the secluded setting. Get in touch with current students or alumni to get a feel for what it's like day-to-day. Remember, college is not only about the location but also about the educational quality and opportunities provided.
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