Hi all! I'm currently in my junior year and I've started looking for colleges that I'd like to apply to. I'm trying to find some research universities that have a strong liberal arts feel to them. Any suggestions or experiences you could share to help me out? Thanks!
Hi there! My child also wanted a university that had a strong liberal arts focus, and we found a few options that could fit your criteria. Wesleyan University, for instance, is known for its strong liberal arts tradition along with offering various research opportunities. Students at Wesleyan often have close relationships with faculty and a tight-knit community feel. Another option could be Brown University, which provides a unique 'open curriculum' that allows students to explore multiple interests and perform interdisciplinary research. Due to this flexibility, Brown has a reputation for being a research university with a liberal arts atmosphere. Lastly, you might want to check out University of Michigan's Residential College. It's a smaller community within the larger university that emphasizes liberal arts with a focus on social and environmental justice while still offering opportunities to take advantage of UMich's research resources. I hope this helps you in your search!
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