Featured Colleges of the Week

Emory University

• Location: Atlanta, GA (134 miles)
• Enrollment: 15,500
• Programs of Study: 70+
• Cost of Attendance (out of state)
  • Tuition & Fees: $53,804
  • Room & Board: $14,972
• Athletics: NCAA Division III - University Athletic Association 
  • 19 programs
  • Mascot: Eagles
  • Team Colors: Blue, Gold, & White

Freed-Hardeman University

• Location: Henderson, TN (278 miles)
• Enrollment: 2,100
• Programs of Study: 35+
• Cost of Attendance 
  • Tuition & Fees: $22,950
  • Room & Board: $7,950
• Athletics: NAIA - American Midwest Conference 
  • 16 programs
  • Mascot: Lions
  • Team Colors: Black & Gold

Berea College

• Location: Berea, KY (233 miles)
• Enrollment: 1,600
• Programs of Study: 30+
• Cost of Attendance 
  • Tuition & Fees: $44,700
  • Room & Board: $6,966
    
• Athletics: NCAA Division III - USA South 
  • 14 programs
  • Mascot: Mountaineers
  • Team Colors: Blue & White

"My College Experience"

Susan Acuff

• College/University: East Tennessee State University 
• Why did you attend this school: Liked the size and location of the school and I had friends attending that would be my roommates
• Degree/Major: Special Education
• Minor: Elementary Education
• Graduate Schools/Degrees: UTC - School Psychology
• Extracurricular Activities: Alpha Delta Pi sorority; Student Government; Honor Society; work study program
• Favorite college memories: Almost everything :)
• Favorite class/professor and why: Drs. Brown and Caskey- Enjoyed the lectures and topics of study
• What do you know now that you wish you had known then: Study more in high school ;) Take it seriously
• Best piece of advice for our current SDHS seniors: Enjoy the social opportunities but above all ENJOY the LEARNING
  

Kim Hartline

• College/University: UTC
• Why did you attend this school: It was a good financial fit for me.
• Degree/Major: English Education 
• Minor: Theater/Speech Education
• Extracurricular Activities: I was in a sorority.
• Favorite college memories: my English classes. The professors at UTC were great.
• Favorite class/professor and why: Dr. Totten/Composition I. I learned so much about writing from him.
• What do you know now that you wish you had known then: that in order to make good grades you MUST study and apply yourself, much harder than high school
• Best piece of advice for our current SDHS seniors: Take college seriously. Manage your time well. Set time aside just for studying. Learn how to be a good note taker. There is a time for having fun, but passing with good grades is more important. 

Benefits of Living On Campus

1. Complete more credit hours and have higher GPAs
2. Become more involved with the campus community
3. Show greater gains in student development and interpersonal self-esteem
4. Express greater satisfaction with their undergraduate experience
5. Graduate with greater frequency than off-campus students

1. Meet new people and develop lasting friendships
2. Oftentimes cheaper than living off-campus
3. Accessibility to campus facilities, activities, and events
4. Trained staff available when help is needed
5. On-site laundry facilities
6. Minimal transportation costs
7. Easy access to dining services
   

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