Alexa University of Lynchburg | Alexa Flash Briefing Written by College Coach Guest Authoron July 23rd, 2019 Bright Horizons College Coach occasionally features blog posts written by guest authors. You’ll find more information about each guest author in the About the Author section on the blog post. Learn More About College Coach There are over 4,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. And while the media tends to focus on just a handful of schools, we at College Coach encourage students to think outside the box during their college selection process and explore a wide range of colleges, including this week’s School Spotlight, University of Lynchburg. Nearly 2,100 undergraduate students find a warm and welcoming community on the campus of the University of Lynchburg, one of the 45 Colleges that Change Lives. Whether you’re on track to be your high school’s valedictorian or you’re a solid B student, Lynchburg is the type of college that will help you realize your potential. The College’s most popular majors are nursing, health promotion (which can lead to careers as a physical therapist, public health official, or physician assistant), and criminology but they also offer strong programs in business administration, communication studies, and exercise physiology. The campus’s 491-acre Claytor Nature Center is the ideal place for environmental enthusiasts to gain hands-on experience with Virginia’s wildlife, woodlands, and wetlands. In fact, students studying biology, chemistry, or environmental science at Lynchburg can conduct research in the nature center’s state-of-the-art laboratory. At Lynchburg, students are encouraged to think about ways in which they can best serve the world. One possible first step might be to minor in leadership studies or develop leadership skills through the Bonner Leaders Program, both of which can help students make a lasting difference in their communities. Good to know: all admitted first year students are automatically considered for merit scholarships, ranging from $12,000 to $22,000 renewable awards. Related Resources Read | Posted on June 17th, 2021 Paying for College in the US | Alexa Flash Briefing Read | Posted on June 16th, 2021 What are Satellite Campuses? | Alexa Flash Briefing Read | Posted on June 15th, 2021 Value of a Summer Job | Alexa Flash Briefing