The University of North Carolina Wilmington is a public university on the North Carolina coast known for its strong marine science program and proximity to the beach. I visited UNCW on March 11, 2026, and came away with a great appreciation for what this coastal university offers students.

The largest institution in the University of North Carolina system is urban yet green, large yet friendly, and academically strong yet filled with opportunities for fun.

This Virginia public liberal arts college has small classes, a beautiful campus, and gives out merit scholarships to 25% of its students.

Stanford University - officially named Leland Stanford Junior University but known as “the Farm” - opened its doors in 1891.

The University of San Francisco is a midsized Jesuit Catholic college with approximately 6000 undergraduate and 4000 graduate students.