Keene State College
City: Keene, New Hampshire
Country: USA
About: Keene State College is situated in the town of Keene in the heart of New England in an area known as the Monadnock region. Keene is the largest town in the southwest corner of New Hampshire (less than 20 miles from Massachusetts and Vermont) and is known for its picturesque Central Square, shops, and restaurants.
Situated within sight of Mount Monadnock, the most-climbed mountain in the Americas, it is only two hours from Boston and four hours from New York and Montreal. Urban areas are easily accessible, as are many lakes and quaint New England towns. The autumn foliage is famous world-wide; the warm months offer swimming, fishing, hiking, and boating; and the winter offers ice skating and excellent snowboarding and cross-country and downhill skiing.
Keene State College is part of the University System of New Hampshire. Founded in 1909, KSC offers more than 40 areas of study. The 170-acre campus includes ivy-covered buildings and grassy commons. Residence halls at KSC are strong, vital communities where students feel included and free to make their unique contributions. Nearly 100 societies, clubs, academic, sport, and social organizations provide a multitude of co-curricular learning experiences.
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Living:
KSU has on-campus communities where safety, respect for others, and positive living/learning environments are the top priorities. Keene is dedicated to providing students with a safe, clean, comfortable residential community that cultivates civility and social responsibility.
Being a residential college, Keene State emphasizes the educational value of living with people who may be different from one another. This includes a commitment to respecting diversity in others and being able to expect the same in return.
Study:
- Subject available university wide (Nursing not available)
- Minimum 12 credit points per semester (approx. 4 credit points per subject)
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