Yeah! The marathon is over. We got to spend a morning in St. Petersburg. This wonderful area has many things to explore--beaches, shops, museums. The Dali Museum was a worthwhile cultural experience.
This is my second visit to Eckerd College. The campus looks very similar. Now there is a new science building under construction and five pet dorms, instead of one.
Marine science is still their strong major. The Eckerd Edge allows recent graduates to come back and take four additional courses at no charge if it will assist them with gaining employment or admission to graduate school. Their freshmen orientation program of three weeks in length has won awards.
Writing portfolios are mandatory for all graduates. General education credits are fulfilled through their prospective groups. Community service learning, study abroad, and green initiatives define this campus. Students are also required to attend 16 program series events. These are a variety of cultural events.
Traveling the campus is done on a yellow bike. Need one, just pick up the closest one that you can find.
Saturday proved to be a good time to visit and see a large student body on campus involved in many activities from a rugby game to waterfront activities. I really liked what I saw and heard on this campus. They have a vision to specialize in undergraduate education with a goal of producing a well-rounded, involved global citizen. They are succeeding quite well! They really do live up to the label of one of the Colleges That Change Lives.
ThinkOUTside is their motto and it is certainly true. The unique large white tented pavilions are used for many things including outdoor dining and recreation.
If you don't need Greek, and you want to have some life-altering educational experiences, consider Eckerd .
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