We are happy to present you with another astrologically guided college list. But before we get into this romantic water sign, we need to make sure we’re on the same page: we do not suggest making astrology a primary factor in your college search. When you create a college list, it helps to begin by focusing on academic viability, program fit, and social/cultural fit. If those 3 categories aren’t helping you narrow down your list, let’s experiment with a fourth category: astrological traits.
Calling all intuitive, sensitive, creative, imaginative dreamers. Are you often referred to as wise beyond your years? Do your effortless charms lead you to incredible adventures? Does your brain feel like an absorbent sponge of the world around you? Pisces, or those who identify with these traits, here are some schools for you to swim through on your college journey.
Vassar
Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley of New York, this small school can support your many academic journeys. Vassar College prioritizes an education of openness and exploration. Between hours spent studying and dreaming with fellow creatives around the scenic campus, dive into an experience of multidisciplinary academics. Spread your passion among their 30 undergraduate programs, from Neuroscience and Behaviour to Greek and Roman Studies. And with their robust dedication to the arts, your creativity will never stagnate.
Kenyon
Another small liberal arts school in Gambier, Ohio, Kenyon College is an intimate campus experience for students to embrace their authentic selves. A place for you to “focus on very big ideas in a small, wide-open place,” Kenyon prioritizes deep dives into interdisciplinary subjects with a focus on writing. Their esteemed English program, amongst many challenging and exciting courses, offers a year of off-campus study called the Kenyon-Exeter Program- where students can study and write at the University of Exeter in Devon, England.
Pomona
Yet another small liberal arts school, Pomona College promises incredible opportunities within a beautiful California environment. After a freshman year dedicated to settling in with general education and Critical Inquiry courses, choose between 48 majors in the arts, humanities, sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. And embrace the proximity to Hollywood in the Media Studies department, where students prepare to create the future of media with workshops, internships, and expert guest lecturers.
UNC Chapel Hill
The first public university in the nation, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill boasts an environment of inquiring minds and innovative academics. Between the College of Arts and Sciences and a diverse array of undergraduate schools from Government to Social Work, the opportunities for growth are boundless. Let your empathetic skills lead you to the School of Nursing, where 97% of graduates were employed within 3 months of graduating last year. Or nurture your future marketing instincts at the Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
UC Berkeley
Situated within the idyllic Bay Area landscape, UC Berkeley is an enriching environment for you to explore your passions. With a campus experience that students call “magical,” UC Berkeley remains the #1 public university in the United States. You will have plenty of paths to choose from within their 184 academic departments and programs. Some of their most esteemed include Communications and Psychology, two fields of study perfect for someone who leads with imagination and intuition.
Carnegie Mellon
A stimulating home for creative thinkers, Carnegie Mellon lives on the cutting edge of arts, science, and hands-on education. At this private university in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, students explore academic intersections with an emphasis on interdisciplinary programs. The College of Fine Arts is known to churn out innovative, groundbreaking works amongst its 5 major concentrations: Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, and Music. For those of you with a strong artistic side, this could be a great fit.
Brown
Brown is the ideal option for our IVY League-qualified students. Intellectual stimuli abound in this community of independent thinkers in charming Providence, RI. With its Open Curriculum, students are given the freedom to design their own education. Between writing your first novel in Literary Arts, developing your own cognitive research in Psychology, or a combination of any of Brown’s 80+ academic concentrations, you are sure to expand your intellect and prepare for a successful career.
Emory
A campus nestled within bustling Atlanta, Georgia, Emory is committed to the flourishing growth of its students. The colleges combine liberal arts and research into a well-rounded academic program. In case your gentle intuition lends itself to a career in nursing, Emory was rated the second-best Nursing Bachelor’s Program in the country. The 5 year, dual degree program combines liberal arts with a Nursing degree, allowing students to graduate with both a BA from the School of Arts and Science and a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN).
University of Michigan
Show off your charming personality at the famously social University of Michigan. This vibrant community is known to work hard and play harder, which might be perfect for those of you with the energy to match. Who says you can’t have fun and network at the same time? Academic life is just as stimulating with a focus in one of their 14 undergraduate schools. Your keen sense of communication and style would thrive in their Marketing program, rated #1 in US News.
CU Boulder
Between the mountainous landscape and innovative professors, inspiration is all around at CU Boulder. A public research university, this big campus is full of exciting challenges. Their nine colleges and schools offer opportunities to learn with Nobel laureates and MacArthur geniuses. The Clinical Psychology Program continues to rank among the top 20 and explores a variety of topics ranging from counseling, medicine, and law.
As a Pisces, or a similarly imaginative, intuitive dreamer, you are as expansive as the waters you swim in. You are nearly undefinable. So, it might be hard to figure out what college experience would suit you. We explored the depths of your possibilities, from intimate liberal arts to big scale social schools. We know you believe in letting fate lead the way, but maybe check out these schools, do some of your own research, and get started on creating your dream list.
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