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Through your college search, you鈥檙e learning there are many factors 听from the quality of the academic experience, to the size of the campus, to the variety of activities available on campus 鈥� that contribute to a great college experience. A college鈥檚 location is another factor you should consider when deciding on the best fit for you.

Without a doubt, Raleigh, N.C. is one of the strongest cities for a college education. I know I may sound a bit biased, but if the rankings are any indication, the rest of the world seems to agree.

Here are three reasons Raleigh should rank as a top city for your college education:

1. People just love living in Raleigh.

   One of the things I noticed when I moved to Raleigh from my home country of France was how happy the people here seemed. It came as no surprise to me that U.S. News and World Report ranks Raleigh as the in the whole country. The quality of life and the value of living here are great, making Raleigh an extremely desirable city in which to live, work, and learn.

2. Women thrive in Raleigh.

   The city has a lot to offer women, particularly in terms of career, wellness, and educational opportunities. MagnifyMoney ranked Raleigh the because of the opportunities women have for equal pay and career advancement. Women interested in living their healthiest life will be pleased to know Women鈥檚 Health magazine听ranked as the . (Raleigh is also home to Meredith, one of the country鈥檚 best women鈥檚 colleges. We think there鈥檚 a connection to why it鈥檚 such a great city for women!)

3. New grads find jobs.

   One of the biggest concerns for college students is finding a great job after graduation. With dynamic, growing areas such as Downtown Raleigh and the Research Triangle Park, it is no surprise that Raleigh has been listed in the by MarketWatch. Raleigh-Durham has also been named听, among a host of other , both discipline-specific and general.

These are among the many reasons Raleigh is a great city to study and start your career in – whether you鈥檙e a North Carolina resident, coming from out-of-state, or even an international student like me.

Come see for yourself: schedule a campus visit and explore Raleigh鈥檚 food and music scenes while you鈥檙e here!