Prospective college students and their parents have been relying on Loren Pope's expertise since 1995, when he published the first edition of this indispensable guide. This new edition profiles 41 colleges—all of which outdo the Ivies and research universities in producing performers, not only among A students but also among those who get Bs and Cs. Contents include: Evaluations of each school's program and "personality" Candid assessments by students, professors, and deans Information on the progress of graduates This new edition not only revisits schools listed in previous volumes to give readers a comprehensive assessment, it also addresses such issues as homeschooling, learning disabilities, and single-sex education.
In the aftermath of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor and the systematic exile and incarceration of thousands of Japanese Americans, the National Japanese American Student Relocation Council was born. Created to facilitate the movement of Japanese American college students from concentration camps to colleges away from the West Coast, this privately organized and funded agency helped more than 4,000 incarcerated students pursue higher education at more than 600 schools during WWII. Austin argues that the resettled students transformed the attempts at assimilation to create their own meanings and suit their own purposes, and succeeded in reintegrating themselves into the wider American society without sacrificing their connections to community and their Japanese cultural heritage.
India, bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the North and edged by an endless stretch of golden beaches, is the land of hoary tradition and cultural diversity. A vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, glorious historical sites and royal cities, misty mountain hideaways, colourful people, rich civilizations and festivities craft India Incredible. Recent years have witnessed the educational scene, especially the higher education sector in the State undergoing a sea change in respect of quality, diversity and accessibility in tune with the global trends. Kerala’s surge in the educational front is to be viewed in the backdrop of the country’s great legacy in education. India has been a major seat of learning for thousands of years. The country was home to Takshashila, the first university in the world and Aryabhama, the inventor of the digit Zero. In fact, education in Kerala has now become more value-added and affordable, thanks to the proactive initiatives of the State Government and the active involvement of the private sector. Moreover, in the higher education market, Kerala has a significant edge in respect of cost which means that there would be a growing influx of candidates into the state from outside the state for better and affordable professional education in the days to come. With the most sought-after professionals and an excellent network of institutes, Kerala is becoming the very preferred educational destination in the world. And, we are equipped for you with some elucidations which step-up her significance on the educational map. In Campus Plus, we propose some valuable information along with a number of educational institutes in the State which will be useful for the students and parents in the higher education scenario.
Collection of essays written by early Pomona College graduates about the early history of Pomona College and their accomplishments in the years after college.
