In mythology, phoenixes burst into flames before being reborn from the ashes. Phoenix–the city–was named for its namesake bird, but not because the temperature regularly climbs into triple digits. Instead, Phoenix’s founders hoped it would rise from the proverbial ashes of its previous civilization. Now, Phoenix is well-known for...
Read MoreSome high school students dream of writing for a living, perhaps pursuing an English major in college, or even attending a creative writing MFA program later on. For other students, creative writing can be useful for school assignments, in English and other subjects, and also for preparing their Common...
Read MoreIf Los Angeles was up for an Academy Award, it would take home Oscars for its world-famous entertainment scene and glorious beaches. Home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Disneyland, and countless film and television studios, Los Angeles is a mecca for students interested in the media or entertainment...
Read MoreHouston–the largest city in Texas and fourth-largest in the United States–is colloquially known as Space City. That’s for good reason, as it houses the Johnson Space Center, NASA’s hub for human spaceflight. (It’s also why Houston’s baseball team changed from the Colt .45s to the Astros.) In addition, Houston...
Read MoreWhile some who major in this highly rigorous discipline will go on to obtain graduate degrees and earn the title of “economist,” most economics majors will parlay their skills into employment opportunities in government, finance, and the business world. Job-seekers and future academicians alike will be in a better...
Read MoreHamilton, Les Misérables, Wicked, Chicago, Sweeney Todd, Cabaret, Mama Mia!, the Phantom of the Opera…if your dream is one day perform on Broadway, training in musical theater will make you a versatile professional who is an expert in acting, singing, and dancing. Of course, not everyone in an undergraduate...
Read MoreDenver–the Mile High City–is perched just east of the Rocky Mountains. Famous for its 300 days a year of sunshine, it’s an outdoor lover’s paradise with enough hiking, biking, and climbing to keep one busy for a lifetime of summers. Within the city itself, one will find multiple museums,...
Read MoreSome majoring in drama wish to be on stage or screen, starring in the next big Broadway or Hollywood hit. Others are seeking behind-the-scenes work as writers, directors, playwrights, or stage managers. No matter your dream, breaking into the entertainment industry is challenging and attending the right undergraduate school...
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