Wednesday, December 15, 2010

UVA - PROS

Academics
  • Echols Scholars program - allows top 200 entering freshmen the chance to pursue academic exploration without the constraints of distribution or major-field requirements
  • Rodman Scholars program (in the School of Engineering and Applied Science)
  • Athletic scholarships and merit awards (including 25-30 highly prized Jefferson Scholarships, given annually by the alumni association and good for full tuition, room, and board)
  • Study abroad/research opportunities - strongly encouraged
  • Standout programs: premedical study, business, politics, architecture, environmental science, and biomedical engineering
  • Ranked #19 - best college library
Student Life
  • Shenandoah Valley - apple-picking at Carter's Mountain, hiking at Humpback Rock, etc.
  • Shenandoah National Park - 30 minutes away
  • Beautiful campus
  • Foreign language houses for those who want to work on their Russian, Spanish, French, or German
  • Charlottesville - perfect college town
  • Hike, bike, ski, and sight-see: nearby Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Popular road trips include Washington D.C. and Richmond
  • Intramurals
  • History/tradition
  • Ranked #11 - best athletic facilities

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