<p>I agree that the birth control issue is not a major thing. There are a lot of things that are not covered at the student heatlh clinics. I urge every single parent to familiarize the student at college with the health care options in the area and set up a system. I don’t think these student health clinics are good at giving referrals to the best care if there is a problem, and most of the time, I’d prefer a doctor or a clinic that is of a higher calibre dealing iwth most health issues anyways. I’ve been unhappy with every single student health center that has come to my atttention, including the one at Johns Hopkins University. If you think your kid has a direct line to the world renown hospital by virtue of going there, you are wrong!</p>
<p>I’ve known students of every belief going to Catholic colleges and, really any college that operates without a strong religious overtone is fine. When you make these decisions, it’s important to spend a day or two and make sure that the atmosphere is one that works with the student. Schools that the Neumann Society have on their list are not good choices for anyone who does not want “in your face” Catholicism and that includes most Catholics that I know.</p>