Endicott College

The Endicott Experiential Edge: Learning by doing, leading by example

With a beautiful seaside campus, an active and energetic community, exceptional faculty, and outstanding career guidance, there really is no other place like Endicott College. The school offers extensive undergraduate options and flexible graduate programs, providing countless opportunities to get involved and pursue your passions 

Students can join any of their 50 clubs and organizations, cheer on championship teams, or take part in a thriving intramural scene. There’s camaraderie and community at every turn, and you will feel the school spirit the minute you step onto its vibrant campus.

But what truly sets Endicott apart are the opportunities for students to learn by doing. The school calls this the Endicott Experiential Edge. As the first school in the country to require three internships for every undergraduate student, it aims to provide an excellent education — in the classroom and outside of it. It does this through strong academic offerings, its pioneering internship program that provides students with real-world experience at some of the world’s top companies, and opportunities and career support that prepare students to become leaders in an ever-changing world. Students graduate with a degree, a resume, and a clear pathway for the future.

To learn more, visit endicott.edu/experiential-edge

Saint Michael’s College 

Small school, big heart: The close-knit community at Saint Michael’s College lifts students — and changes lives

When Aidan Finnegan arrived at Saint Michael’s College, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to study. One thing he did know: he wanted to play rugby. He’d grown up in the Boston area and had been playing the sport since seventh grade.

A few months in, Finnegan took a tough hit. “I caught a couple knees to the head and ended up with a traumatic brain injury,” he says. He started having seizures — eight to 10 a day — and the injury almost derailed his college career. 

What saved him was his professors. “They didn’t let me off the hook,” he says. With continuing support, Finnegan improved his grades and found a major — political science. He took classes in French and philosophy because the college required them, but he liked those subjects so much he added them as minors. He got involved in student government. 

He ended his second semester with a 4.0 GPA and made the dean’s list. “That’s something I never thought I would be capable of,” he says. Next year, law school is in his future. 

At St. Mike’s, personalized learning environments foster close relationships with faculty, staff, and coaches and support undergraduate research, internships, and leadership opportunities. 

To learn more, visit smcvt.edu/bemore