<p>My son is now a sophomore at Hiram College, which is a CTCL school in NE OH. We have been so pleased with this college. My son was somewhat of a slacker in HS, doing very well in classes in which he “liked” the teacher and poorly in those he didn’t. We knew he needed to go to a college where the professors put a lot of emphasis on engaging their students. </p>
<p>Over the past year, we have seen a complete change in his work ethic. He is completely engaged and excited about his classes. He even made Dean’s List last year. He’s hoping to participate in a study abroad this Spring, where he will study a foreign language that he has decided to minor in. Hiram has a number of school-specific trips that make it easy for students to study abroad one or more times.</p>
<p>Hiram has an somewhat unusual calendar that divides each semester into a 12-week session and a 3-week session. Students take 3 or 4 classes during the 12-week, and one intensive class during the 3-week session. Taking one class every day for 3-weeks makes for a great way to immerse oneself in a foreign language or do an off-site class with a professor and a dozen other students.</p>
<p>My son loves his school, and more importantly, he loves learning again.</p>