just found Eckert

deloar · 02-20-2007, 11:59 PM

We just found Eckerd both through some stuff on US News and then through Colleges That Change Lives. My D is a jr. The school seems to really be a good fit for her. But its a long way from home here in OH.

deloar · 02-21-2007, 12:00 AM

Oops, the thread should be Eckerd

candace · 02-23-2007, 07:55 AM

My neighbor's son attends Eckerd. He loves it there. Marine biology and similiar majors are popular. The dorms are right on the intercoastal, so very pretty. I would say it has a laid back feel, not highly competitive. But I am going on what my neighbor's son is like.

northeastmom · 02-23-2007, 08:15 AM

candace, Do you know if your neighbor has a car? Is it necessary to get around?

Everyone says that marine biology is popular, but actually the number of business degrees issued last year was triple the number of biology degrees.

I have read complaints about finding employment after gradutation years ago. I wonder if this is an issue.

candace · 02-23-2007, 08:32 AM

Yes, he has a car. A car would be very useful, but I am sure you could get by without one.

northeastmom · 02-23-2007, 08:45 AM

Hmmm, I was told by a coworker that it is difficult to get around that area without a car. Thanks. BTW, this coworker does not know about the school (other than passing by), but he loves the general area. He vacations in that every year.

candace · 02-23-2007, 10:14 AM

You could get rides from friends. Otherwise, yes, you do need a car to get places off campus.