Goucher College
Study at a small college in Charm City
Quick facts
Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
City size: Large
University type: Liberal Arts college
Climate: Baltimore has four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are warm. Winters are cool with occasional snowfall. Summers are hot and humid.
Cost of living: More expensive than Norwich
Did you know: Baltimore is called Charm City due to its charm and welcoming atmosphere
Be Inspired: Read some Edgar Allen Poe - the legendary writer lived in Baltimore for some years and died under mysterious circumstances in the city. There's an Edgar Allen Poe house and museum to visit.
What's unique: Baltimore is packed with history and has a buzzing arts scene. It's also just an hour on the train from Washington DC.
Why choose Goucher
Goucher College is a selective, private, coed liberal arts college dedicated to providing a multidisciplinary, international education, and it is the first college in the US to make study abroad an undergraduate degree requirement.
The college is especially well-suited to students who are looking for both a challenge and personal attention from professors, are interested in discussing and debating a broad range of important subjects, are ready to develop a global perspective and are eager to attend cultural and professional training activities outside the classroom.
Goucher offers more than 60 student-run clubs to suit just about any interest. Goucher students participate in well-established community-service programmes, undertake wide-ranging internships and compete in 17 NCAA Division II sports.
Goucher is a rare example of a liberal arts college located close to a major metropolitan area. It is a place where smart, diverse and internationally-minded students will naturally thrive. Goucher offers a full range of academic disciplines through its rigorous liberal arts curriculum. Goucher is located in suburban Baltimore on a large wooded grounds with hiking trails and equestrian program right on campus. There are shopping areas including a mall, bars and restaurants, and a movie theatre all within walking distance from campus.
Students can take a free shuttle to downtown Baltimore and the Inner Harbor, a tourist destination with museums, concert venues and more. Baltimore is home to the Ravens NFL team and Orioles MLB team so there are traditional American sports to enjoy. Public transportation is available to Washington, D.C. (1 hour), Philadelphia (1.5 hours) and New York City (3 hours).
Sustainability at Goucher
Goucher College has several sustainability initiatives aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable practices. Here are some key efforts:
Carbon Neutrality: Goucher College aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035.
Solar Panels: The college has installed solar panels to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy
Environmental Sustainability Advisory Council (GESAC): This council works on integrating sustainability throughout the campus, including dining services, recycling, and energy conservation
On Campus garden: The Campus Agricultural Co-op at Goucher College grows food, composts waste, and sells produce to fund future seasons.
For more information on Goucher’s Sustainable Initiatives
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