Aiming to save time and money, more college students are choosing summertime in the classroom over summertime at the beach, according to the Boston Globe. But who says you can’t put in time in the classroom and time at the beach?
At Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL, it’s quite possible for a student enrolled in summer school to work simultaneously on tanning and Tolstoy. How? The Eckerd campus, situated along Frenchman’s Creek and Boca Ciega Bay, offers 100 yards of white-sand beach, along with all the normal academic amenities.
“Who needs Miami? We’ve got our own South Beach,” the college says.
Beachgoers soak up some sun at Eckerd College.
Photo: CollegeLink
Eckerd College earns top honors on our list of the 16 Coolest, Most Picturesque College Campuses for Summer School. To compile this list, we pored over (and drooled over) hundreds of photos of campuses across the U.S. Campuses that made the cut feature beaches or waterfront views or stunning landscapes — or all three.
Here’s our list of the 16 Coolest, Most Picturesque College Campuses for Summer School (and for being distracted by the scenery).
1. Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL
Photo: Google+/Eckerd College
Why we like it: On-campus beach
2. Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Photo: Florida Gulf Coast University
Why we like it: On-campus beach
3. Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Photo: Pinterest/malibutimes.com
Why we like it: Scenic oceanside campus
4. University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Photo: University of California, Santa Barbara
Why we like it: Spectacular oceanside campus on more than 1,000 acres
5. Hawai’i Pacific University, Loa Campus
Kaneohe, HI
Photo: Honolulu Magazine
Why we like it: Gorgeous mountain setting
6. Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
Photo: Salve Regina University
Why we like it: Architecturally rich 80-acre oceanside campus
7. University of Hawai’i Maui College
Kahului, HI
Photo: College Choice
Why we like it: Ideal mountain and ocean location
8. University of New England
Biddeford, ME
Photo: University of New England
Why we like it: Tree-filled oceanside setting
9. New College of Florida
Sarasota, FL
Photo: StartClass
Why we like it: Bayside location
10. University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Photo: CollegeRoots
Why we like it: Forested campus overlooking ocean and bay
11. University of Minnesota Duluth
Duluth, MN
Photo: University of Minnesota Duluth
Why we like it: 244-acre campus overlooking Lake Superior
12. Gordon College
Wenham, MA
Photo: Gordon College
Why we like it: 450-acre wooded campus
13. Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Photo: Texas A&M University Corpus Christi
Why we like it: Campus on one-of-a-kind island in Gulf of Mexico
14. University of Hawai’i Hilo
Hilo, HI
Photo: University of Hawai’i Hilo
Why we like it: Lush campus near ocean
15. Flagler College
St. Augustine, FL
Photo: Augustine.com
Why we like it: Spanish Renaissance architecture in tropical setting
16. San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
Photo: Google+/San Diego State University
Why we like it: Iconic buildings set amid numerous trees
Top photo: Pinterest/Eckerd College
