How to Tour New England College

Located in beautiful Henniker, New Hampshire, New England College is just 20 minutes from the state's capital in Concord and a short 90-minute ride to Boston. This makes it ideal for the student who loves the serenity New England has to offer, but still wants access to a major city. If you're looking for a liberal arts education, then New England College just may be for you. Read on to learn how to take a tour of New England College.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Take a look at the official website. Here they cover everything from the academics, alumni, athletics and more. While not the most visually stunning site, it is still chock full of information. The first part of any college tour is the virtual tour, so take time to read up.
2. Click on the "Admissions" tab of the site. New England College offers daily tours, open houses, and even overnight programs for prospective students. Because of the changing details from year to year, they suggest that you contact the admissions office at [phone] to schedule your visit.
3. Plan your travel to picturesque Henniker, New Hampshire. New England College suggests taking a flight to Manchester airport, which is the main airport in New Hampshire. From there, the school is a short 30-minute drive. If you are traveling by car, directions can be found on the site, just check from which direction you'll be traveling from on your trip. When it comes to lodging, there is a comprehensive list of over 30 hotels in the area of New England College. Simply click on the "Accommodations Near Campus" and you'll be transported there.
4. Check out Project Pericles. This is a fantastic aspect to New England College. They are joined with 10 other schools to focus students not just their education, but also their civic responsibility. If you attend New England College, you'll have the opportunity to participate in their fine program. There is a whole section dedicated to Project Pericles on their site.
5. Tour the New England College campus and see if it is right for you. You've done the hard work, looked at their site and planned your trip. Now you're breathing the fresh New Hampshire air and it's time to ask yourself is this where you see your collegiate future. Make a list of pros and cons for every school you visit, and then at the end weigh them.