A Brief History of West Virginia University

Over the past 150 years, West Virginia University has grown from a small agricultural college to the state’s university. With over 28,000 students, WVU is the largest university in the Mountain State and might occupy an even bigger place in the state’s psyche. For example, most people root for the

A Book Lover’s Guide To Chicago

As wonderful as the Kindle and iPad are for reading books on a plane or at the beach, there is something about wandering around a bookstore and flipping through the pages of a book and smelling that “bookstore” smell that can’t be beat. Get ready to grab a warm cup

The Best Art and Design Schools in England

There are few graduate careers that offer you such varied work opportunities as art and design, including photography, animation and furniture design. But first, once your results are in, there’s a huge decision to be made and you need to ensure you’re choosing the right school for you. Find out

The 5 Best Music Conservatories in America

The best music schools are conservatories, but which of all the hundreds of options out there might be the best music conservatory. With that title being thrown around and used by many institutions that probably should name themselves something else (but why not go for the classier option if you

Best Music Schools In The World

Pretty much every aspect of applying to college can be an intimidating experience. There is so much to do, so many places to look for information and advice, and it doesn’t help when most incoming students are already keenly aware of how important it is to get into a program

Places to Go to Film School in New York City

Making the decision to attend film school can be tricky: tuition is often expensive, and actual jobs in the industry for graduates are fairly few. What’s more, there are a multitude of programs, making the question of where to attend just as vexing. Fortunately, students who attend film school in

A Brief History of Columbia University in New York City

Like any New Yorker, Columbia University has worn many hats over the years. (For example, it wasn’t until 1896, 142 years after the institution first opened, that the name Columbia University was even used). Taking a cue from the famous school, class is in session as we share a brief

A Brief History Of Loyola University Chicago

Loyola University Chicago has been well known for a number of different things throughout its history. Some recognize it as the starting point for famous alumnus and comedic actor Bob Newhart, while others still praise it for being the only college in Illinois to win a NCAA basketball championship title