Global climate studies start close to home for Connecticut native
Getting involved in something that could “rock our world” is what initially interested Western senior Kelley Bradley in meteorology. When looking at colleges, Bradley knew she wanted a solid meteorology program, but the Cromwell resident also wanted to stay close to home.
I chose Western for its great program and its closeness to my home ... I knew that by coming here I would be recognized and respected, and not be just a name on an attendance sheet.Bradley said that as soon as she learned about Western’s meteorology program, Weather Center and state-of-the-art Science Building, she knew her dreams would become reality. Bradley said without the university’s quality meteorology program, she likely would have relocated to another part of the country. Western’s meteorology program is the only such program in Connecticut, and one of only a few in the Northeast.
“I hope to someday be able to predict something like a major climate shift and play a role in such a historical event,” said Bradley, a 2010 recipient of the WCSU Alumni Association Scholarship. “I think studying global warming is very important and interesting due to its increasing prevalence and its potential to become catastrophic in the future.”
We have six great reasons to consider WestConn.
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WestConn’s educators excel in their subject areas and disciplines, and are committed to excellence in teaching, ensuring student success and fostering a diverse academic community. Small class sizes taught by award-winning professors — including some Fulbright scholars — provide the best learning opportunities available.
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Global climate studies start close to home for Connecticut native
Capitalizing on our location in Danbury, Connecticut, a New England city characterized by its economic vibrancy and its diverse citizenry, as well as our proximity to the educational and cultural riches of New York City, WestConn has truly become a global university. Our students can be found exhibiting their art in Manhattan, performing theater on Broadway and in Scotland, visiting the United Nations and traveling to China, Spain, Puerto Rico and Vietnam for immersion programs.
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At WestConn, we value and affirm the unique contributions of our many constituent populations, recognizing the learning opportunities that differences can create. Workshops, roundtables and student organizations serve to explore and understand how best to combine the many unique talents within our student and faculty populations to foster discussion and understanding.
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WestConn offers a range of quality academic offerings, including signature programs like our teacher education, music performance, nursing and science degrees, to our one-of-a-kind meteorology, professional writing and justice and law administration programs. There truly is something for everyone at WestConn.
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Becoming part of the global community is one of many interests that can be explored at WestConn.
Our philosophy is simple: Foster a holistic approach to intellectual and social growth and development that prepares students to be productive citizens of the state of Connecticut and the world by developing their knowledge, experience, and critical thinking and by fostering life-long learning characterized by intellectual curiosity, imagination and creativity. In other words, if you can imagine it, you can achieve it at WestConn.
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WestConn is proud to offer the affordability and access of a mid-sized public university while creating the quality experience of the best private institutions. Through private and corporate scholarships and endowments, the university continues to provide resources to students with academic achievement and financial need.
Kelley Bradley
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