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Which colleges have the most wooded campuses?

Hello all, I'm a high school junior trying to figure out my college list. Nature is incredibly important to me and I'd like to attend a college that's surrounded by trees and woods. Can anyone suggest colleges that are particularly known for having wooded campuses?

a year ago

Absolutely, there are several colleges that are particularly known for their wooded campuses or proximity to natural areas.

1. Middlebury College is nestled in a beautiful, rural Vermont setting, with a campus that spans 350 acres of quadrangles and buildings amidst over 3,000 acres of woods, farmlands, and wetlands.

2. Dartmouth College is another great outdoorsy school, sitting on a scenic 269-acre campus in Hanover, New Hampshire, with a backdrop of forests, mountains, and the Connecticut River.

3. Reed College in Oregon has a 116-acre campus that includes a forested canyon nature preserve in the heart of campus dedicated to conservation and research.

4. Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania is renowned for its 425-acre arboretum campus, making it an excellent choice if you're seeking a wooded setting.

5. Evergreen State College in Washington State is also famous for its presence amidst natural beauty, with a 1,000-acre campus in an evergreen forest, bordered by beaches on Eld Inlet.

6. UC Santa Cruz, located in California, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and academic rigor. The campus spans over 2,000 acres in the beautiful redwood forests just minutes from the ocean.

These are just a few examples. When you're researching schools, I recommend checking out each school's website, where there's often a section devoted to showing off the campus and surroundings.

Also keep in mind that while a beautiful, wooded campus can provide a great atmosphere, it's also crucial to consider factors like academic programs, campus culture, financial aid, and the sort of extracurricular activities offered.

a year ago

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