Not too far away from Chattanooga is a wonderful liberal arts college...Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. The academic programs at Rhodes are strong, and GPS alums give it high marks in the sciences (especially biology), English, and international studies among other things. Students choose between two sequences knows as Search and Life (you'll have to look the details up for yourself), and all students must demonstrate proficiency in 12 areas that form the foundation of the liberal arts. It's quiet an education! There are also plenty of internship possibilities (think St. Jude's Hospital, Morgan Keegan, Fed Ex among others). A high percentage of Rhodes students study abroad, and they have a strong Division III athletic program. And, athletes also participate in study abroad, so you can do both!
Parents often worry about Memphis, but after spending quite a bit of time exploring the city, the area surrounding the campus, and talking to GPS alums now attending Rhodes, I wouldn't hesitate to send my own daughter there. Our girls feel very safe and are confident about the future that lies ahead!
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