Union College, located in the small town of Barbourville Kentucky, is known as the first college of the mountains. A private liberal arts college Union is small in size with between 600-700 undergraduate students. Being small in size gives Union more character than other schools making it easier to make friends as well as easier in the classroom. The average class size at Union is around 20 students making it easier to have that one on one attention 
with the professor. The campus is small as well making it easier to get from place to place. Many people may think being small in size is a bad thing however, it provides a close knit family atmosphere that many students love. Barbourville is also a small close knit town making it easy for students to become involved in the community. (click photo of campus map for larger view)
with the professor. The campus is small as well making it easier to get from place to place. Many people may think being small in size is a bad thing however, it provides a close knit family atmosphere that many students love. Barbourville is also a small close knit town making it easy for students to become involved in the community. (click photo of campus map for larger view)Educational Help
As stated before Union makes it easier to have one on one attention from professors. Union also provides tutors for students and well as Supplementary instructors also known as SI's. These are students who have already taken the class who sit in the class, retake the notes, and then hold study sessions to help the current students. The writing center also helps students with academics by helping edit papers. If your worried academics and if you'll succeed in the college atmosphere Union provides many resources such as these to help you stay on top of your studies and make better grades. The career center is also available to help notify students of jobs and create resumes.
Athletics
Many students that attend Union are student athletes. There are many athletic opportunities offered Union. Athletic scholarships are common among the students. Union athletics is a member of the NAIA and Mid South Conferences. Union athletics are also very successful in conference play. The sports offered are:
Cycling
Football
Volleyball
Men and Womens Cross Country
Men and Womens Soccer
Men and Womens Bowling
Men and Womens Swimming
Volleyball
Men and Womens Cross Country
Men and Womens Soccer
Men and Womens Bowling
Men and Womens Swimming
Men and Womens Indoor Track and Field
Men and Womens Basketball
Men and Womens Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Men and Womens Golf
Men and Womens Outdoor Track and Field
Men and Womens Tennis
Activities
Although Barbourville is a small town the school provides activities for the students. Campus activity board or CAB plans events such as movie nights, concerts, comedians, karaoke, and many more. As well as on campus activities Union provides trips to places such as Chicoago, IL and Gatlinburg, TN. They also have frequent trips to near by towns to visit state parks and theaters. Intramural basketball and volleyball tournaments are also common among campus students. There are also many clubs and organizations on campus including, Student Ambassadors, common partners, diversity club, student Government, and many more.
Scholarship Opportunity
Athletics isn't the only way to obtain a scholarship at Union. Academic scholarships are also available as well as honors society. Bonner's also has a scholarship program that gives scholarships for doing community service. Chorus gives scholarships as well to sing in the school choir. As you can see there are many scholarship opportunities for all different types of students.
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