Union College, NY

Founded in 1795, Union College is one of the oldest nondenominational  colleges in the country. The 100 acre campus in the Upstate New York has deep roots in providing a sound liberal arts and engineering education. The school has a "T-shaped" learning model where students are provided with a breadth of knowledge in their first year and a more in depth curriculum following your sophomore year. The most popular majors are political science, math, and mechanical engineering. Students have a senior capstone research seminar, and have the opportunity to study in the summer with many publishing their work in academic journals. The college has an intensive writing course as well as opportunities to study abroad for a whole semester and during the semesters in special classes where the students and teachers take a 3-3.5 week trip abroad. Greek organizations run the social life with 42% of men and women in greek life. Sports are big as well with Ice Hockey being Division 1 while the other sports are Division 3. In all, Union College has a great academic program and is a great option for students who are interested in science/ technology and liberal arts. 

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