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  1. I’ve attended several universities( Christendom, CUA, St. John’s in Annapolis, and a couple of public universities ) The year I spent at St. John’s was the happiest of my life( not to mention the best year of my academic career) I had to leave SJC due to health issues after my first year. There are aspects of the Great Books method I don’t like but I think it’s the best we have today at the university level. Anyway, I’ve decided that I’m either going to return to SJC or go to Thomas Aquinas College. The only things I really disliked about St. John’s were the presence of a good number of Leftists on campus( I don’t mean ordinary liberals but rather hardcore intolerant Leftists) and also the social life on campus( lots of drinking and drugs) I absolutely loved the education though. Does anyone here have experience with TAC? It seems like the perfect fit as the Leftism and drinking culture won’t exist there but the education is similar to SJC. What do you guys think?
  2. This looks great. I’m thinking of taking a course or two from this group and also doing all the readings/watching all the lectures for all 4 years of the Old Western Culture series in one year. This combination should give me the rigor and depth I want. What do you guys think?
  3. I attended a pretty respectable Great Books college for a year from Fall 2019 to Spring 2020. I did very well and loved it there( but I had to leave due to health issues) I really want to go back but I won’t be able to go back until Fall 2024. I’ve spent the last 3 semesters at a public university and it bores me to death. I will be taking a year off after this semester( agin, I’ll be going back to the Great Books college in Fall 2024) So I’ll essentially be taking a gap year. Are there any in-person or online yearlong programs which focus on rigorous study of the Classics/Great Books? I love Socratic seminars, writing, and reading the Classics. I’d even be willing to enroll in online Great Books courses geared mainly towards high school students if they’re academically rigorous.
  4. I’m a college student currently taking a semester off. I want to be able to write well and beautifully. Are there any intensive composition courses focused on classical writing?
  5. What's the school like? What type of kids go there? What kind of "vibe" do you get when you're on campus? Would a conservative Protestant ( who respects Traditional Catholicism) be welcomed by the students?
  6. What's the school like? What type of kids go there? What kind of "vibe" do you get when you're on campus? Would a conservative Protestant ( who respects Traditional Catholicism) be welcomed by the students?
  7. When I look at the old classical curriculum ( for instance, the one that Harvard used to have) it's full of Latin, Greek, Theology, and Math. That's not what the modern "Great Books" curriculum is. The modern Great Books approach does not emphasize the study of Classical languages. Are there any critiques of the modern Great Books curriculum from someone who advocates a return to the old, classical curriculum?
  8. What do you mean when you say their Classics department is "more European?" Can you go into detail about how the Classics department might differ from American ones? Are the Classics professors there qualified/well-respected in their field? My only fear with Canada is that it's much more Liberal than the U.S.
  9. I've gotten into several colleges, but I'm keeping all my options open. I want to study Classics, but I'm not sure if I'm ready for college yet. I've thought of doing a postgrad/gap year, but I haven't found any programs I like. I want to do an academic postgrad/gap-year, taking courses and strengthening myself academically for college. In other words, I want to be at some kind of school/academic institution during this postgrad year. I know a lot of boarding schools offer postgrad programs, but I hear that those are mostly for athletes. Anyone know of any good academic postgrad programs?
  10. I just got into St. John's ( Annapolis) and I'm pretty sure that's where I'm headed. Before I turn in my enrollment deposit, I want to make sure there arnt any colleges that would fit me better. Does anyone know of any small (3000 students or less) Liberal Arts colleges with top Classics programs, and an acceptance rate above 40%?
  11. I have. I visited twice. The place is WAY too political for me. The college is focused on fighting the culture wars through politics. Moot Court and Debate are the life of the college. I'm a scholar, not a politician. I enjoy studying political philosophy, but hate modern politics. PHC also seems to be invested in NeoCon ideals. I don't want to spend 4 years being lectured about the wonders of democracy, the greatness of the free-market, and Reaganism. I'm a Paleoconservative Monarchist. I hate modern Conservatism. The other issue is that they'd Classics department doesn't seem strong at all. They're really good with getting grads into top law schools(Harvard, Yale, Columbia) but I doubt I'd be able to get into a top PhD program from PHC.
  12. Anyone have any experience with St. John's? I visited the Annapolis campus a month ago, and absolutely loved it! I love the Classical curriculum and the Socratic style of all the classes. I'll get my decision from St. John's on Wednesday. If I'm admitted, there's a very good chance I'm headed there this fall. However, I do have some concerns. I've read some older threads about St. John's on this board, and they seem to suggest that St. John's is anti-Christian and has a huge drug scene. I've also heard this opinion from a number of my teachers. Everything seemed fine when I visited, but this gives me pause. I know it's a very secular school, and that's fine. I don't have an issue with getting my beliefs challenged. However, as a devout Reformed Anglican, I don't want to attend a college that's hostile to Christian views. When I visited, students I spoke to told me that while the majority of students are Liberal, conservative political/religious views are welcome and tolerated. It seemed like a place where there is a true love for learning and freedom of thought. I'm just nervous about the culture at this college. I'm a preppy Paleoconservative Anglican guy who loves learning. I'm a very scholarly type( not nerdy) I'm not the type who's going to get into drugs, heavy drinking, and other immoral activities. Like I said, I LOVE the schools curriculum. My ultimate goal after undergrad is to get a PhD in either Classics or European History, and become a professor. St. John's is really good with getting kids into top PhD programs. Will there be other conservative Christian scholarly students at St. John's? Will I have a small group of likeminded friends to hang out with? I looked at Thomas Aquinas, but it's VERY Catholic, and I don't think I'd be comfortable there as a Protestant. I'm also waiting on a decision from Grove City College. I've already been admitted to my safety school; Hampden-Sydney.
  13. I'm currently a Junior at an all-male Catholic high school. I attended public school K-9, and transferred into the Catholic school after 9th grade. I'm pretty strong in all subjects. Teachers tell me I'm very smart and mature for my age. The biggest issue I have is grammar. I have not been taught the skills of Rhetoric. My grammar and spelling skills are weak. In an essay, I know what I want to say, but I don't know how to say it. I REALLY need help. I need to get my Rhetoric/Writing skills up to par fast.( I only have 1 year of high school left) What books would you guys recommend?( I need books that teach me classical writing, grammar, and rhetoric)
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