Brian Peters (Higher Education)
Class of 2010 - Educational Leadership - Higher Education Program
I chose William and Mary for three very specific reasons. First, when I came to visit the College, I felt like the School of Education
laid the red carpet down for me wherever I went. The administration and
the faculty made it seem to everyone who came to visit that they wanted them to
attend the College. At several other institutions, I did not feel the same
collegial atmosphere as the College's. Secondly, just walking around
campus you feel the history and prestige of the College around you. As
the second oldest institution in the country, the campus is ripe with
traditions and a sense of honor. Lastly, the Higher Ed. program balanced
course work with outside experiences. Courses prepared students for
working at institutions and their assistantships, research, internships, conferences,
and leadership positions gave them applicable skills for the future. By
balancing classes and hands-on work, a graduate from W&M is ready to succeed.
