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I know that, for many of my students, the question of college admissions weighs heavily on the brain. Stu- dents and parents alike are thinking about questions of school size, academic pro- grams and geographic loca- tions. But I also know that, when talking with students making this important deci- sion, there is one question that I think stands out above all the rest: What kind of person do I hope to become? This is a question that must be answered individu- ally by each student; how- ever, for many of the answers that I have heard students give, I have one simple re- sponse. There is a Catholic college that can help you be- come that. Whether you are a high school student just beginning to explore college options or a parent helping your own child make the final decision, I want to offer you the same advice I offer my own stu- dents: Give serious thought to the benefits of Catholic higher education. Here are some of the responses my own students give me:
I want to be a highly educated person.
As a teacher and a recent doctoral student, I have com- mitted my life to the pursuit of education, and I think this statement is of paramount importance. Whether you are thinking about a career or you see college as a step- ping stone for further post- graduate education, I know that many are looking for an academically rigorous school that offers the highest edu- cational standards. Catho- lic colleges and universities have a long tradition of aca- demic excellence. Many Catholic schools fo- cus on the liberal arts edu- cation espoused by Cardinal John Henry Newman. In his idea of a university, the au- thor encourages a good foun- dation in a variety of subjects with an emphasis on building critical thinking skills. Other Catholic universi- ties are known world wide for their contributions to science, faith and reason. Regardless of what subject you wish to study, Catholic schools all over the country offer high quality academic programs.
I want to help others.
This is a response that I hear commonly among my socially-minded students. We encourage teenagers to spend time volunteering or taking part in community service opportunities. I find even those students who are not leaning toward service- oriented careers feel a pull to connect themselves to the wider community through some sort volunteer oppor- tunities. Again, Catholic schools have a lot to offer in this ca- pacity. Driven by the tenets of Catholic social teaching, many institutions offer ser- vice projects in both their local communities and the wider world. The Association of Catho- lic Colleges and Universities has found that students who go through Catholic higher education are not only more likely to find service opportu- nities in their college, but are also more likely to remain committed to service after college. For students wishing to spend a life in service to others, Catholic institutions offer a strong foundation.
I want to be the best person I can be.
Although many teenagers state their response in this way, what I hear when they this to me is, "I want to be- come the person God created me to be." Catholic colleges and uni- versities are uniquely situ- ated to help students reach this goal. For me, this was the number one factor in choosing a Catholic college. After months of research, I came to the conclusion that schools invested in Catholic education were also invested in their students as whole people. The deciding factor for me was when the Brescia's cam- pus minister spoke with a group of visiting students and told us that his hope for us, after four years of college education, was that we would head into the world as fully flourishing individuals, situ- ated to be most fully the per- son God hoped of each of us. Founded on the teachings of Christ, these colleges have a unique ability to look at the God given gifts of each stu- dent and to draw those out. While academics are im- portant in a Catholic insti- tution, so is care of the body and the soul. As a teacher who has a great deal of love for her students, this is the thing I desire most of all as I say goodbye to graduating seniors each May. As you consider all the op- tions, I think it is important for all students to ponder what it is they want to be- come, and I hope that, what- ever the answer, Catholic colleges and universities can help them to do just that. Sister Kathleen Marie Cash, a Sister of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, Ind., is a math teacher at Trinity High School and a graduate of Brescia University in Owensboro, Ky.
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SISTER KATHLEEN MARIE CASH, O.S.B.
'There is one question that I think stands out above all the rest: What kind of person do I hope to become?'
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DEGREE KEY: U (Undergraduate), U-A (Undergraduate-Associate's only), G (Graduate), D (Doctorate), O (Online), C (Certification), L (Licensure) and E (Endorsement) - Distance in miles estimated from downtown Louisville. MARIAN UNIVERSITY* (121 miles) www.marian.edu Degrees: U, G, D, O Cost: Full-time Undergrad: $35,000 (tuition and fees), Part-time Undergrad: $1,550 per credit hour Room and Board: $10,690 Enrollment: 3,599 Student-Faculty Ratio: 13:1 Admissions: admissions@marian.edu; (800) 772-7264 THOMAS MORE UNIVERSITY* (95 miles) https://university.thomasmore.edu Degrees: U, G, O Cost: Full-time Undergrad: $30,550, Part-time Undergrad: $500 per credit hour plus $220 per course Fees: $1,540, $250 orientation fee Room and Board: $9,000 Enrollment: 2,000+ Student-Faculty Ratio: 16:1 Admissions: (513) 231-2223 SPALDING UNIVERSITY* www.spalding.edu Degrees: U, G, D Cost: Full-time Undergrad: $25,200, Part-time Undergrad: $840 per credit hour per semester Room and Board: $7,600 Enrollment: 1,700+ Student-Faculty Ratio: 10:1 Admissions: (502) 585-7111; admissions@spalding.edu AQUINAS COLLEGE (177 miles) www.aquinascollege.edu Degrees: U, G Cost: Full-time Undergrad: $25,600 per year, Part-time Undergrad: $920 per credit hour Fees: $25 application fee Enrollment: 65 Student-Faculty Ratio: 5:1 Admissions: (615) 297-7545, ext. 432 (Sr. Gianna Junker, O.P.); admissions@aquinascollege.edu BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY www.bellarmine.edu Degrees: U, G, D, CE Cost: Full-time Undergrad: $40,880 per year, Part-time Undergrad: $950 per credit hour per semester Fees: $1,950 per year for first-time students, $1,550 for all other undergraduates Room and Board: $9,420 (average) Enrollment: 3,329 Student-Faculty Ratio: 11:1 Admissions: (502) 272-7100; admissions@bellarmine.edu
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COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTS
Data as of September 9, 2019
* Universities advertising in this section.
Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Louisville have sent 530 graduates on to attend Catholic universities and colleges from 2017-19.
- Information collected from Assumption High School, Bethlehem High School, Holy Cross High School, Mercy Academy, Presentation Academy, Sacred Heart Academy, Trinity High School and St. Xavier High School.
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