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| Keeter Center |
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| in the floor |
Here’s an interesting concept: what if a student did not have to pay tuition for a college education? Instead of paying tuition, how about the student works for the college? Odd concept? But it does work at the College of the Ozarks (Cofo) near Branson, MO, also known as the Hard Work U.
From CofO’s mission statement: The mission of this unique institution focuses on providing a Christian education to those who are found worthy, but who are without sufficient means to obtain such training.
The college is small (less than 2000 students), but it offers their students a wide variety of academic classes from Accounting to Unified Science – chemistry endorsement. According to HubPages, there are only 9 tuition-free colleges/universities, but the majority are geared towards a specific education like music or engineering.
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| Inside Keeter Center |
For luch we ordered the smoked Tomato soup, Pork Quesadillas, and grilled Reuben sandwich. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. They also have a bakery with a delicious looking display as you enter the dining room.
The campus was so peaceful with most students walking to classes and cows lying quietly in the fields. Yep, you read right – cows.
They have a functioning farm on campus along with a working mill, and a fruit cake kitchen (you can watch them make fruitcake). We did not visit all areas of campus, just a few, but we were very impressed with the campus and the students.
There are more photos in our album Hard Work U
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| View from the Keeter Center's back patio |
They have a functioning farm on campus along with a working mill, and a fruit cake kitchen (you can watch them make fruitcake). We did not visit all areas of campus, just a few, but we were very impressed with the campus and the students.
There are more photos in our album Hard Work U
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| Edwards Mill |
What a beautiful campus! And an interesting concept for their students' tuition!
ReplyDeleteHi SibStudio! I wish there were more colleges like this one.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! I still pay out the wazoo every darn month for my college education!
ReplyDeleteHi Kristal, It's a shame the loans students need to get an education today. The brochure mentioned that about students leaving debt free.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and the campus looks beautiful! In my country there's still free most of the colledge education, so I am kindda lucky.
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It looks like a beautiful place... and a great concept. When you work for your education you are more likely to appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteHello Ioana, Thanks for following. That's great that your country provides a college education.
ReplyDeleteOur college educations have become so expensive that a graduate usually has several loans and is in debt for at least 10 years if not more during their working life.
Hi Julie, I agree! This campus felt so different and the students had a very mature attitude. The Junior that served us our lunch was very professional.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful campus with a great purpose.
ReplyDeleteI agree what a serene and beautiful educational facility!
ReplyDeleteHi Tisha, It is. I really wish more of our colleges followed this policy.
ReplyDeleteHi Bellina, Some people stay at the lodge just for those reasons.
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