Farm country may not contain many of the most well-known institutions of higher education, but the schools you’ll find there perfectly fit their communities. Amy and Mike invited Washington Monthly editor-in-chief Paul Glastris to explore the advantages of attending a rural college.
What are five things you will learn in this episode?
- What is the definition of a rural college?
- What is different or unique about attending a rural college?
- What are the specific benefits of attending a rural college?
- What kind of student thrives in a rural college environment?
- What are some of the best rural colleges to consider applying to?
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MEET OUR GUEST
Paul Glastris is editor-in-chief of the Washington Monthly and founder of the magazine’s alternative college rankings. He was previously a speechwriter for President Bill Clinton and a correspondent and editor at U.S. News and World Report. He is a co-founder of the National Vote at Home Institute and co-author of two books, The Other College Guide: A Roadmap to the Right School for You and Elephant in the Room: Washington in the Bush Years. He has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The New Republic, Politico Magazine, Slate, and other publications.
Paul previously appeared on this podcast in episode 699 to discuss Best Colleges For Your Tuition Dollars.
Paul can be reached at editors@washingtonmonthly.com.
LINKS
Best Colleges for Rural America
2026 Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars
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