Elon

Known for its experiential learning, Elon is currently one of the hottest schools around.  One of the things that makes Elon special is the “Five Experiences”, a requirement that each student must fulfill.  Prior to graduation, each student must participate in:

-an internship,

-a study abroad program,

-research,

-service learning, or leadership program.

In fact, most student participate in multiple experiences.  84% due an internship, 71% study abroad and 87%participate in service learning.  It is also common for students to participate multiple times have in one of the five experience areas.  Not surprisingly this aspect of the Elon education has made their students very marketable.  90% of students have job or are going to grad school w/in 1 year of graduation.     

A second dynamic which distinguishes Elon is it’s strong global focus.  Students are educated to become strong global citizens as evidenced by the fact that there are only three classes which all Elon students must take while at Elon.  One is The Global Experience and examines public responsibility in a global context.  The second class is Contemporary Wellness Issues and covers topics like nutrition, weight control, exercise and drugs.  The last class, Elon 101 integrates academic advising with other academic orientation information.

Elon lis a small - mid -sized school with a student populations of just under 5,000.  Classes are capped at 33 with an average size of 21.  There are no TA’s.  The strongest programs include Business, Communications, Performing Arts and Psychology.