Lions and tigers and bears, oh my? Have no fear, another astrology post is here! This time featuring our most ferocious sun sign: the leo. If you haven’t been following along on our astrological dive, we’ve been conducting an experiment of sorts in college lists. A common consideration in constructing a college list, other than academic viability, is social fit. We think astrology provides excellent categories for different types of social preferences and instincts. So, we’ve been going through each sun sign and establishing which colleges might feel like home for them. This process is strictly experimental and we by no means believe that astrology should be a serious or legitimate factor when you are deciding which schools to apply to. Consider this a fun break from your more serious considerations.
Let’s get started. Calling our confident, ambitious, and fiercely loyal fire signs of the summer. You may be a natural-born leader, bringing a room together with ease. You may be the star of every musical at your high school, *naturally*. Most likely, you are an incredible motivator. You exude warmth. You are magnetic. Call it main character syndrome, but come on, everyone feels like they read about you in their favorite novel. Leos, or those who feel called to this personality description, here is a list of schools that may deserve your attention.
USC
A leading private research university, the University of Southern California is the ideal combination of fun in the sun and research in the lab. Among its 229 acres, there are 16 libraries, 2 museum, and over 200 research facilities. USC academics range everywhere from the arts to engineering, with additional vocational programs from Pharmacy to Occupational Therapy. In the Thorton School of Music Industry Program, you can learn practical music business skills from artist management to publishing from top industry professionals.
Princeton
We know you will love the sparkling prestige of the IVY League. Located in central New Jersey, Princeton’s dedication to innovation and its Nobel Prize-winning faculty keep it at the forefront of the world’s leading universities. With a focus on interdisciplinary studies and an inspiring student body, there are endless exciting directions for your academic path. If you are drawn to political study, Princeton’s top rated Politics Department offers a 4 fold study of American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations and Political Theory. It goes without saying that this is an extremely competitive school, so make sure your grades qualify.
Carnegie Mellon
Carnegie Mellon is a highly creative environment in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. A private university with an electric student body, this school emphasizes hands-on, interdisciplinary education. With 7 major schools and colleges and 12 Bachelor’s Degree Programs, you can truly go all out in your studies. The College of Fine Arts boasts the first degree-granting drama institution in the country, where students explore a combination of classical and progressive theory in order to become well-versed professionals of the theater.
Wisconsin
Okay obviously you are going to college to learn and prepare for your thriving career, but we know your social life is a huge priority. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is famously a work-hard-play-hard kind of school. With an emphasis on Greek life and up to 1,000 student clubs and organizations, you will definitely find your community. And when it comes to academics, you have 8 undergraduate schools and 130 majors to choose from. Both the Economics and Communication Arts programs offer potential challenges for you to seize and thrive.
Williams College
Tucked away in the serene atmosphere of the Massachusetts Berkshires, Williams is a forward-thinking and stimulating place to grow. Considered the #1 Liberal Arts College in the country, the Williams experience rests on the pillars of experiential learning and integrative academics. The curriculum offers a choice between 3 categories of study: languages and the arts, social sciences, and science and mathematics, and includes a 1 course January semester. The Political Science major offers a combination of the four traditional subfields and individual concentrations, ranging from Gender and Power to Law.
University of Florida
Another sun-soaked option for you is the University of Florida, where the large student body enjoys a collaborative and energetic spirit. Ranked the top 5 Public University in US News, the University of Florida strives for the cutting edge. Students are able to customize a personalized academic journey from over 300 degrees and within 16 colleges, from The Arts to Veterinary Medicine. The well-respected Advertising department focuses on problem-solving, strategy, and persuasion with a future-driven curriculum.
NYU
No one can take a city by storm like our charismatic lions. At NYU, students are given the stimulating opportunity of a private research university fully built into the culture and architecture of a major city. With its main campus in New York City and additional ones around the world, an NYU education knows no bounds. The student experience combines the academics of 18 schools and institutes with tens of thousands of prestigious internships. The Steinhart School of Culture, Education, and Human Development offers nearly 200 programs and degrees in media, drama, and education, where you can specialize anywhere from Childhood Education to Jazz Studies.
George Washington University
Let the iconic scenery of historic D.C. be your backdrop at George Washington University. Committed to impactful education and social engagement, GW both attracts and creates changemakers. Between The School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Corcoran School of Design, and everywhere in between, the 14 schools and colleges remain at the forefront of research and innovation. They even offer a Professional Certificate in Event Management, so you can prepare to throw legendary bashes for a living.
Syracuse
Don’t let the quaint Upstate New York setting fool you, Syracuse University is a big school full of bigger personalities. This private university has a student body of up to 22,000 students and academics built between 13 schools and colleges and 200 customizable majors. Their Music Industry degree program is respected across the board, and even offers the chance to add an MBA degree Sophomore year, resulting in a 5-year double degree program. Greek life is huge at Syracuse and we can absolutely see you running your sorority.
Vanderbilt
Community, integrity, and friendly competition are just some of the orientations that you share with Vanderbilt. A classic collegiate experience situated in the electric city of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt is grounded in the liberal arts with esteem in science and research. Made up of over 2,400 outstanding faculty, over 12,000 engaged students, and 10 exceptional schools and colleges, Vanderbilt is an excellent undergraduate option. Your leadership skills could find a home in Peabody College, which offers a unique undergraduate degree in Education, complete with classroom teaching experience and educational licensing.
Okay leo, we hope we have created a list that inspires your attention. Your laser-like focus and spotlight-stealing charisma are sure to make you thrive at absolutely any school, but these are a few to get you started. Whether you are campaigning for the student government or organizing your next pledge class, we know you will have no problem taking the lead.
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