Teen Ink Magazine,
September 2007 :
College Articles
Cornell University by Lauren S., Cohasset, MA Ithaca, NY: Established in 1865, Cornell has been hailed “the first American university” because it was founded on the idea of providing higher education to students from all backgrounds ... Continue...
Massachusetts Institute of Technology by Nathan D., Monticello, IL Cambridge, MA: Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s school motto is “Mind and Hand,” which reflects the students’ love of academics and sports. MIT is one of the most prestigious technology schools in the nation ... Continue...
Pomona College by Miriam B., Oak Park, IL Claremont, CA: Both of my parents attended Pomona College. After listening to their stories, I gleaned a good amount of information about the school before even visiting it ... Continue...
Southern Illinois University by Amelia A., Monticello, IL Carbondale, IL: What is a Saluki? It is a kind of dog, and the mascot of Southern Illinois University. Filled with forests, lakes, and fields, SIU is a nature lover’s dream ... Continue...
Vanderbilt University by Danny S., Phoenix, AZ Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University is known as one of the country’s most prestigious universities. Founded in 1873 by Cornelius Vanderbilt, the school remains one of the nation’s most noted research institutions ... Continue...
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