Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges

Posted on June 29, 2010
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By Brandon Rose

If you had the choice, would you rather live in an energy sucking dorm with poor ventilation and little to no natural light or a green dorm with real-time energy feedback and water efficient bathrooms?

Well, apparently there’s a rising interest among students in attending colleges that practice, teach, and support sustainability and the environment. I mean who wouldn’t want to go to a school that decreases their carbon footprint, saves energy, saves water, reduces waste, saves money, and demonstrates leadership in sustainability?

In results of the Princeton Review’s 2009 College Hopes & Worries Survey, 66 percent of respondents said they would value having information about a college’s commitment to the environment. Also, 24 percent said such information would “very much” impact their decision to apply or attend the school (PrincetonReview.com/hopes). I guess this was more than enough reason to create The Princeton Review’s Guide To 286 Green Colleges, presented in partnership with the U.S Green Building Council.

The guide highlights 286 campuses which, based on their survey of their school administrators, demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability. Of course, some of them are in the beginning stages while others have already had a long-term commitment to “going green.” The guide gives insight to future students on things like sustainable living, building guidelines, green academic programs, preparation for sustainable careers, and a willingness to be accountable for their green commitments.

The guide takes both a quantitative and qualitative look at the school’s sustainability efforts in areas that they’ve identified as most important to students:

1. Whether students have a campus quality of life that is both healthy and sustainable.
2. How well a school is preparing students for employment in the green economy.
3. How environmentally responsible a school’s policies are.

This guide is helpful for the next generation of leaders who will ultimately be responsible for carrying out the worlds’ sustainability objectives and actions.

To get your free copy go to Princeton Review.

Are you applying to colleges now? If so, does a sustainable college matter to you? Or maybe you went to college or are enrolled currently. Does a sustainable campus make you feel better about spending your college tuition? Please comment below.

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