How do you pick the best school for your child's future?

The choices are myriad, and the costs are dizzying. You may be searching for the seemingly elusive: a school with high academic standing and affordable tuition. But that's exactly what Truman offers. Truman is recognized as a leading university because of its affordability and academic excellence.

A Serious Education
Truman moved up to the 26th rank in Kiplinger's "Top 100 Public Colleges," and not just because of its affordable tuition. Published in Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, February 2008, the scoring of the colleges and universities reflected an emphasis on academic strength, carrying more weight than cost (almost two-thirds the total).

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It's known as "The Toughest Job You'll Ever Love."

The Peace Corps—it demands sacrifices. But Truman students have figured out that the rewards outweigh the hardships. That's why Truman has 20 alumni currently serving in the Peace Corps. In fact, Truman ranks 25th among medium-sized schools producing Peace Corps volunteers!

Alumnus Kyle Gifford, class of '06, knew the Peace Corps was the right choice for him.

"One of the main reasons I joined PC," Kyle says, "was my desire to serve the world in a more global capacity, and I think Truman helped invoke this desire."

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"Hoop Diving," "In the High Chair," and "Chutes and Ladders": These are the acrobatic acts performed by the Peking Acrobats that captivated a sold-out Truman crowd. The Kohlenberg Lyceum Series kicked this semester into high gear with the acrobats' performance on February 16 in Baldwin Auditorium. Students, teachers, parents, and children were dazzled by seemingly impossible moves and tricks.

Junior Jessica Perkins echoes many students' sentiments about the performance: "It was definitely one of the coolest shows I've seen."

With each unique act, performers used ordinary objects to execute extraordinary stunts. One acrobat, for instance, balanced multiple glasses on her face while scaling a ladder that teetered on an uneven surface!

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"My year [of study abroad] was the single-most important year of my education," wrote popular novelist John Irving, "or perhaps more broadly, my growing up …"

No more is that true than it is for college students.

A study sponsored by the Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) confirms that 96 percent of students who study abroad experience increased self-confidence; 98 percent better understand their own cultural values and biases; and, 80 percent experience an increased interest in academic study.

There are many opportunities for your Truman student to reap the benefits of studying abroad.

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