Who knows about Goucher?

carolyn
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:50:54 +0000

Chevda is correct: these days you can take only take one course a semester at any of the other Baltimore area schools, including Johns Hopkins. According to the students we talked to, the courses generally have to be in something that Goucher does not offer in order to be approved. There may also be a cap on the total number of classes you can take off campus - double check. The students we talked to said that some students do take courses at other campuses (music lessons at Towson State and advanced design at MICA were mentioned) but that it is not easy to coordinate times and travel, as Chevda mentioned, and that priority registration sometimes goes to the students actually enrolled in the school. So, I wouldn’t go to Goucher thinking you’ll be taking most of your classes at Johns Hopkins.

However, Goucher does have other apects that make it worth a look. One of Goucher’s unique features is that it is a requirement that every student study abroad at least once. To make that happen, every student receives a travel voucher worth about $1200 to pay for the cost of travel. Goucher has some terrific programs that are led by their own faculty, plus a huge list of other programs that students can participate in as well.

The campus is really in an ideal location. When you’re on campus, it feels like you are out in the countryside - very green and private. Step off campus and it’s a few minutes walk to a large mall, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, plus there is a free shuttle to take you to other parts and campuses in Baltimore. So, it kind of combines the best of both worlds - urban and suburban. Goucher is mainly known for its art, performing arts, and social science programs, but it also has a solid pre-med program of its own.