{"id":187,"date":"2026-05-06T19:25:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T19:25:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:14:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T15:14:18","slug":"college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The College Tour at High Point University &#8211;  Full Episode Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"hpu-video-article\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-layout\">\n<aside class=\"hpu-video-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-sidebar-inner\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-cta-container\">\n<div id=\"hpu-video-cta\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<section id=\"hpu-video-transcript\" class=\"hpu-video-transcript\" aria-label=\"Video Transcript\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-header\">\n                        <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-title\">Chapters &amp; Transcript<\/span>\n                    <\/div>\n<div id=\"hpu-video-transcript-content\" class=\"hpu-video-transcript-content\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Transcript chapters\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter expanded\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">1<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">What is it like to attend High Point University?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=0\">0:00<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Greetings everyone, welcome to High Point University, home of the Panthers. Consistently ranked as a top university in the country for undergraduate teaching, innovation, career outcomes, dining, and dorms, this private university is preparing its students for the world as it is going to be.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Located in High Point, North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad area includes three cities with about 2 million residents and it&#039;s only a few hours to the mountains or the beach.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">HPU&#039;s 500-acre campus is breathtaking and beautiful. HPU is intentionally designed with student transformation of mind with an emphasis on premier life skills. HPU promises an extraordinary education, an inspiring environment where you&#039;re surrounded with caring people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I&#039;m your host Alex Bond, and over the next half hour we&#039;ll take you around HPU and introduce you to students and alumni who will show you what your college experience should look like while making lifetime friends and lasting connections with mentors. Welcome to High Point University, this is The College Tour.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">2<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">How does High Point University teach life skills?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=85\">1:25<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Let&#039;s meet High Point University president Dr. Nido Qubein. Under his enthusiastic vision and leadership, HPU has grown from 90 acres to more than 500. They&#039;ve added more than a dozen new academic schools including dental, medicine, and law. Plus, HPU is focused on a value-based education that fosters the development of life skills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Thank you Alex, and thank you for your interest in High Point University. This is a university that believes in you. Our call to action here is: choose to be extraordinary. You were born to be extraordinary, but you must choose to grow in wisdom too. You must choose to develop a growth mindset to thrive in an ever-changing global marketplace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">We do that at HPU by instilling premier life skills in our students because you want to be armed not only with a diploma, but also with awareness, wise judgment, and a set of values that will prepare you for a life that&#039;s filled with success.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">We do this in so many ways on this campus, from our amazing academic programs, professional and graduate schools, and state-of-the-art facilities, to the way we treat our students with genuine, authentic care. HPU has created an environment that inspires learning and growing. Our faculty are ranked number one in our US News category for undergraduate teaching, and HPU is number four in the nation for best dorms by the Princeton Review and number one for food.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">When you visit this campus, you&#039;re going to love it. We invest in creating this dynamic atmosphere here because we&#039;re focused on educating of course your mind, but also your heart and your soul. HPU wants to ensure that you are not intimidated by life&#039;s obstacles. Our graduates are ready to take on the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Here you&#039;ll have a personal success coach to help guide you through your first year in college. You&#039;ll take a class led by me and some of my highly accomplished, nationally known friends. You&#039;ll have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities, and through it all, you learn life skills like coachability, adaptability, and communication. These are the skills that will carry you far beyond current trends in the marketplace. These are the skills that employers value.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">You want to enroll at a university that will prepare you for life. Come experience this extraordinary campus. High Point University is unique, it&#039;s distinctive, and it&#039;s designed from beginning to end to ensure that your life, your future, your career are nothing short of extraordinary.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">3<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">What is student life like at High Point University?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=318\">5:18<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Meet Francesca, a senior majoring in event management. She holds two campus jobs and is a member of five other clubs and organizations at HPU. Getting involved is easy with over 250 clubs and organizations. There is without a doubt a place for everyone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">When I tour colleges, a key thing I looked for was an active student body where I could see myself getting involved. Once I arrived at HPU, I got involved right away and they made it easy. I rushed my freshman year and found my forever sisters at Kappa Delta.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">So many of our students are in Greek life, but if that&#039;s not your thing, don&#039;t worry. Opportunities for involvement are endless. I&#039;m a senior now and I cherish the memories that I&#039;ve made along the way. My leadership position has connected me to tons of people on campus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I&#039;m also part of two honor societies, the event management club, and I hold two jobs on campus. I work as a student concierge. We serve to improve the daily lives of students, faculty, and community members by providing a single source of knowledge for the university. I&#039;m also the media specialist for fraternity and sorority life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">As far as your typical day on campus, imagine waking up in your beautiful dorm and grabbing Starbucks, after you meet up with friends at the Butterfly Caf\u00e9 and enjoy a nice Mediterranean meal, or watch the Point, our sports bar, and watch a game. Then you finish off your day with a meal at 1924 Prime, one of our three fine dining learning labs where you&#039;re taught how to interact over a potential business dinner or interview.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Looking back at my four years, I have flourished into the proud, confident, and ambitious woman I&#039;ve always dreamed of becoming. HPU certainly enables you to be a campus leader, get involved in your passions, or discover new ones, and meet others who become lifelong friends.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">4<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">How do students conduct research at HPU?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=465\">7:45<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Let me introduce you to Janiah, a junior double majoring in exercise science and sports management. High Point University is ranked number one for innovation by US News, and innovation starts in the classroom. HPU places an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning, allowing you to learn far beyond a textbook by putting what you learn to practice, giving you real-world experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Growing up, I recognized that I was a hands-on learner. That was something I looked for in universities. I toured HPU and recognized that this was built into the curriculum here through experiential learning and research opportunities. The level 4 laboratories that I saw would get to work in showed me this is the right place for me.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">My freshman year, I began doing research here in our biomechanics lab. I work with our division one athletes participating in injury prevention research. I was given this opportunity through our health science fellows program. We are a cohort of exercise science majors who go on venture trips to labs, do community service outreach, and more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">HPU&#039;s few small class sizes also help with getting involved in research so early. I didn&#039;t just want to be a number. I wanted a close mentor-mentee relationship, which is exactly what I got here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Experiential learning at HPU is 25% of the course curriculum. It&#039;s a hands-on learning approach that no textbook could ever teach you. In my human biomechanics class, you spend the class learning of movement such as the vertical counter-movement jump. You would then head down to the human biomechanics lab and see how it is in real time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Here at HPU, research begins your freshman year. Students have the opportunity to be authors or co-authors of research. Students are then encouraged to present their research during on-campus conferences. There&#039;s even a program, Research Rookies, designed to get freshmen into research early.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I&#039;ve built professional confidence that will help me excel in the world beyond my four years of college, thanks to my time at High Point University and the access to innovative research materials. I know I&#039;m set for the future.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">5<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">What are the dorms like at High Point University?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=613\">10:13<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Say hello to Brian, a senior sports management major. He&#039;s going to tell us about those famous High Point University dorms, consistently ranked among the top dorms in the nation, including the fourth-best rating by the Princeton Review. It&#039;s easy to explain why 95% of students choose to live on campus all four years here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I had always known I wanted to get into the sports industry, and I thought HPU was the perfect school to set me up for a successful career in a very competitive field. An important aspect of success in college is your living space, and HPU offers some of the best resident life in the country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">High Point University offers a variety of housing options ranging from apartment-style houses to double-occupancy shared facilities for both its freshmen and upperclassmen students. These facilities provide HPU students with an inspiring environment that makes them feel at home and provides them with the resources necessary to be successful inside and outside of the classroom.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">There are tons of exciting features in many of our dorms, including our most popular freshman dorm that features an arcade, movie theater, study rooms, workout facilities, and even a fine dining restaurant that all students can eat at.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I still live with the same group of guys that I did my freshman year. So if you&#039;re worried about living arrangements and making friends early on in your college career, I can tell you from experience that HPU provides you with great surroundings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">High Point University provides students with unique housing options. For example, we have a tiny house neighborhood on campus. Each tiny home houses one student with a loft with a full-size bed, a full bathroom, a galley kitchen, and a living area with a study desk. What&#039;s not to love?<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">High Point University recognizes that students rise to the level of the environment that they are in and provides them with great facilities to excel and become more independent.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">6<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">What are the core values of High Point University?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=767\">12:47<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Meet Julia, a graduate student earning her master&#039;s degree in biomed sciences from Northbrook, Illinois. High Point University was founded in 1924, so 2024 marks 100 years of HPU. 100 years of rich traditions, values, and academic excellence. Traditions like contributing 500,000 service hours annually, or starting the school year off with a legendary Derby Day campus-wide party.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">When choosing a school, I was looking for a place that had the same values with which I was raised and one that was filled with tradition. High Point University proudly showcases that they are a God, family, and country university. This was extremely important to me as I have several family members who have served in the military.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">When I set foot onto campus, I immediately knew I had found the perfect school. It&#039;s not just a marketing slogan. I can see it and feel it across campus, and so will you. There are over 140 American flags on campus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">HPU&#039;s values are also modeled through our traditions. Each year, they host a Veterans Day breakfast for over 1,000 veterans, and students volunteer for it as a way to show our appreciation. At our graduation and convocation ceremonies, students are presented with HPU blankets to give to someone who has had a significant impact in their life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">There&#039;s even a bald eagle that soars above the crowd at both ceremonies, symbolizing the American ideals of free enterprise, independence, and the ability to pursue opportunities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Each year, students look forward to running into President Qubein and getting giant candy bars from him on both Halloween and Valentine&#039;s Day. One of my favorite traditions is our last day of class carnival, an event for students to celebrate the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I couldn&#039;t find another school that proudly displayed their values and held such honor in their traditions. HPU excels at both. This is what made HPU become my home away from home, as the values with which I was raised are continuously encouraged, and they&#039;re not only said but modeled across campus. I am so proud to be part of the HPU family.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">7<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">How does High Point University care for its students?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=925\">15:25<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Let&#039;s talk to Sophia, a sophomore biology major and finance minor from Las Vegas, Nevada. Sophia felt the impact of HPU&#039;s caring environment. At High Point University, every student is promised to be surrounded by caring people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to go to a school that was strongly God-oriented, family-oriented, and more importantly, filled with people who truly cared about me. I found all of that at High Point University.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">You&#039;ll see HPU&#039;s caring culture in many ways. Our campus kiosks are a great example of a daily sign of care for students. We set up stations early in the morning all across campus. They&#039;re stocked with grab-and-go breakfast items, drinks, and more importantly, caring staff who will give you a smile and a pep talk along with your morning muffin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Another example: what if you get sick? When it happens, it&#039;s a stress on both you and your parents, but HPU goes the extra mile for students in need. We have a full-time on-campus health facility along with a full-time doctor, and getting there, all you have to do is call our on-campus security and they&#039;ll drive you straight to the door.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">They&#039;re the best, from the crossing guards to the officers working all campus entry points. They work around the clock to protect our campus and care for students. You may be far from home, but at HPU, you are never far from family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I toured many colleges, but my heart was set on attending HPU because of the genuine caring people, whether it&#039;s faculty, staff, or fellow classmates. Everyone at HPU always has a smile on their face. Students are excited to learn, faculty are thrilled to mentor, and parents are proud knowing that their children are in an environment where kindness and care are ensured everywhere.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I&#039;m proud to say I fulfilled the dream and became a panther at High Point University. For parents, it&#039;s reassuring to know someone is there for you. HPU has so many caring people who serve as mentors or just someone that puts a smile on your face.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">8<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">How to get a tuition-free master&#039;s degree at HPU?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=1072\">17:52<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Meet Grant, a graduate student getting his master&#039;s degree in communication and business leadership. Just when you thought this place couldn&#039;t get any better, think again. HPU showcases their academic innovation once more. Get this: they have pioneered the tuition-free master&#039;s degree for their students. That&#039;s right, tuition-free.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">During my time in undergrad, I took advantage of many opportunities to get involved, lead, and expand my network. With everything that HPU has to offer, their tuition-free master&#039;s program topped off my experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">After graduating from the school of communication with a journalism degree, I jumped right into the tuition-free communication and business leadership master&#039;s program, and I&#039;ve already learned so much in my short time. Most of the classes in the program are practical and the skills transfer very easily.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">In my leadership in the law class, I was able to present a product&#039;s legal implications to a board. I&#039;ve also learned tactics that make me a stronger leader and a more valued team player.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">The best part about it is that I can continue my fantastic undergrad experience because HPU allows me to live on campus, eat at our dining locations, and take part in all the fun activities the school has to offer. Where else can you get an opportunity like this?<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">If you apply early decision, you not only get access to one tuition-free master&#039;s program, but you get to choose from a list of 10 master&#039;s programs. Imagine beginning life after college with your MBA or your master&#039;s in healthcare management, biomedical sciences, communication and business leadership, educational leadership, and many more.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">You pay $0 in tuition for a degree that costs anywhere between $40,000 and $80,000. I know that I will be ahead of the curve compared to most college students because of the skills and culture here at HPU. My leadership, work ethic, and passion for journalism have become stronger because of HPU&#039;s dedication to excellence and the amazing people who make up our campus community.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">9<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">What is the Access to Innovators program at HPU?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=1231\">20:31<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Meet Ivana, a young entrepreneur and pharmacy major from Jamestown, North Carolina. HPU offers a one-of-a-kind initiative for their students: the Access to Innovators program. It brings recognizable leaders from an array of industries to campus to work directly with students. Ivana created a product and pitched it to one of HPU&#039;s innovators, and the rest is history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Choosing a college was an incredibly daunting task. I had too many interests and no specific job title or career that fit just right with what I like to do. I knew that when selecting a university, I&#039;d need to pick a place where I could learn about myself with flexibility in what I learned and how I practiced my skills through the help, support, and hands-on investment from this university and the Access to Innovators program.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I didn&#039;t come into pharmacy school knowing that I would study entrepreneurship, make my own product, and build a business. But after meeting professors that encouraged my interests, I realized I could take my love of creating value for others and pair it with a graduate degree.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">HPU&#039;s Access to Innovators program brings over 50 thought leaders, industry game changers, and inspiring individuals tied to top-tier, well-known companies straight to campus to work with students. These worldwide leaders mentor us students personally about what it&#039;s like being in their shoes on a day-to-day basis and how they got to where they are.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Innovators such as Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix; Cynthia Marshall, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks; and Deon Turner, a former talent executive at Chick-fil-A, regularly engage with students on campus. These renowned innovators listen to our challenges and accomplishments to provide candid, unfiltered personal advice to help us grow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">I&#039;ve developed a very close relationship with Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix. He&#039;s our entrepreneur in residence, and I&#039;ve pitched my product to him multiple times for his feedback and guidance. He&#039;s given me the tips and tricks to bring it to life.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Being able to match my passion with my coursework has helped me discover who I truly am and made me into an amazing future pharmacist and entrepreneur. The mentorship you receive is critical to your professional development and success. Now the program continues to grow, change, and inspire the lives of thousands of students each year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-header-top\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-number\">10<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"hpu-video-transcript-speaker\">What do students do for fun at High Point University?<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-container\">\n<div class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text-inner\">\n                                    <span class=\"hpu-video-transcript-chapter-time\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jNhbJ8da5XU&amp;t=1410\">23:30<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"hpu-video-transcript-text\">Meet Ryan, a senior marketing major from Long Island, New York. 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located in High Point North Carolina the Piedmont Triad area includes three cities with about 2 million residents and it's only a few hours to the mountains or the beach HPU's 500 acre campus is breathtaking and beautiful HBU is intentionally designed with student transformation of mind with an emphasis on Premier life skills HBU promises and extraordinary education an inspiring environment where you're surrounded with caring people I'm your host Alex Bond and over the next half hour we'll take you around HBU and introduce you to students and alumni who will show you what your college experience should look like while making lifetime friends and Lasting connections with mentors welcome to High Point University this is the college [Music] tour let's meet High Point University president Dr Nido Qubein under his enthusiastic vision and Leadership HBU has grown from 90 acres to more than 500 they've added more than a dozen new academic schools including dental medicine and Law plus HBU is focused on a value-based education that Fosters the development of life skills here's one of the most popular engaged and forward-facing presidents you'll ever meet take it away president Qubein thank you Alex and thank you for your interest in High Point University this is a university that believes in you our call to action here is choose to be extraordinary you were born to be extraordinary but you must choose to grow in wisdom too you must choose to develop a growth mindset to thrive in an Ever Changing Global Marketplace we do that at HPU by instilling Premier life skills in our students because you want to be armed not only with a diploma but also with awareness wise judgment and a set of values that will prepare you for a life that's filled with success we do this in so many ways on this campus from our amazing academic programs professional and graduate schools and state-of-the-art Facilities to the way we treat our students with genuine authentic care HPU has created an environment that inspires learning and inspires growing our faculty are ranked number one in our US News category for undergraduate teaching and HBU is number four in the nation for best dorms by the Princeton Review and number one for food along with so many rankings and so many other distinctions these are all important to your growth and your maturity and yes for your happiness when you visit this campus you're going to love it we invest in creating this Dynamic atmosphere here because we're focused on educating of course your mind but also your heart and your soul HPU wants to ensure that you are not intimidated by life's obstacles our graduates are ready to Take On The World thinking about your future you sometimes might get a little anxious that's understandable but here you'll have a personal success coach to help guide you through your first year in college you'll take a class led by me and some of my highly accomplished nationally known friends you'll have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities and through it all you learn life skills like coachability adaptability and communication just to name a few these are the skills that will carry you far beyond your current trends in the marketplace these are the skills that employers value you don't just want a college you'll enjoy for four years although that's not all that bad you want to enroll at a university that will prepare you for life come experience this extraordinary campus High Point University is unique it's distinctive and it's designed from beginning to end to ensure that your life your future your career are nothing short of extraordinary now back to you [Music] Alex thank you president Qubein your story is incredible and you have inspired so many others this campus is extraordinary and the transformation it has gone through is unimaginable you are leading a university the way it should be thank you again meet Francesca a senior majoring in event management she holds two campus jobs and is a member of five other clubs and organizations at HBU getting involved in is easy with over 250 clubs and organizations there is without a doubt a place for everyone she's going to tell you how to get involved and find your place like she did Francesca you are [Music] on thanks Alex when I tour colleges a TP thing I looked for was an active student body where I could see myself getting involved Once I arrived at hpu I got involved right away and they made it easy I rushed my fresh Vine year and found my forever sisters at capid Dela so many of our students are in Greek life but if that's not your thing don't worry opportunities for involvement are endless I'm a senior now and I cherish the memories that I've made along the way my leadership position has connected me to tons of people on campus I'm also a part of two honor societies the event management club and I hold two jobs on campus I work as a student coner we serve to improve the daily lives of students faculty and community members by providing ing a single source of knowledge for the University and I'm also the media specialist for fraternity and sorority life having all of these responsibilities has broaden my skill set for when it's time to join the workforce as far as your typical day on campus imagine waking up in your beautiful dorm and grabbing Starbucks after you meet up with friends at the butterfly Cafe and enjoy a nice Mediterranean meal or the point our Sports girl and watch a game then you finish off your day with a meal at 1924 Prime one of our three fine dining learning Labs where you're taught how to interact over potential business dinner or interview you'll easily find your place not only have I been presented with numerous opportunities within my own clubs and organizations I made so many lifelong friends looking back at my four years I have flourished into the proud confident and ambitious woman I've always dreamed of becoming back to you [Music] Alex wow you have taken advantage of the countless opportunities those dining locations look so good HPU certainly enables you to be a campus leader get involved in your passions or discover new ones and meet others who become lifelong friends thanks Franchesca let me introduce you to Janiah a junior double majoring in exercise science and sports management High Point University is ranked number one for Innovation by US News and Innovation starts in the classroom HPU places an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning allowing you to learn far beyond a textbook by putting what you learn to practice giving you real world experiences Innovation is in the very DNA of HPU tell us more [Music] Janiah thanks Alex growing up I recognized that I was a Hands-On learner that was something I looked for in universities I toured HPU and recognize that this was built in the curriculum here through experiential learning and research opportunities the IV Le level Laboratories that I saw would get to work in showed me this is the right place for me my freshman year I began doing research here in our biomechanics lab I work with our division one athletes participating in injury prevention research I was given this opportunity through our health science fellows program we are a cohort of exercise science Majors who go on Venture trips to Labs do community service Outreach and more HPU few small class sizes also help with getting involved in research so early I didn't just want to be a number I wanted a close Mentor mentee relationship which is exactly what I got here experiential learning at HPU is 25% of the course curriculum it's a Hands-On learning approach that no textbook could ever teach you in my human biomechanics class you spend the class learning of movement such as the vertical counter movement jump you would then head down to the human biomechanics lab and see how it is in real time here at HPU research begins your freshman year students have opportunity to be authors or co-authors of research students are then encouraged to present their research during on-campus conferences there's even a program research rookies designed to get freshman into research early I've built professional confidence that will help me excel in the world beyond my four years of college thanks to my time at High Point University and the access to Innovative research materials I know I'm set for the future back to you [Music] Alex wow Janiah those opportunities are unmatched no wonder so many students impress their employers when they start out they go into it with basically four years of real world experience your research looks so Innovative best of luck say hello to Brian a senior sports management major he's going to tell us about those famous High Point University dorms consistently ranked among the top dorms in the nation including the fourth best rating by the Princeton Review it's easy to explain why 95% of students choose to live on campus all four years here let's go [Music] Brian thanks Alex I had always known I wanted to get into the sports industry and I thought HPU was the perfect school to set me up for a successful career in a very competitive field an important aspect of success in college is your living space and HPU offers some of the best resident life in the country High Point University offers a variety of housing options ranging from apartment style houses to double occupancy shared facilities for both its freshmen and upperclassmen students these facilities provide HPU students with an inspiring environment that makes them feel at home and provides them with the resources necessary to be successful inside and outside of the classroom there are tons of exciting features in many of our dorms including our most popular freshman dorm that features an arcade movie theater study rooms workout facilities and even a fine dining restaurant that all students can eat at HPU dorms are very accommodating even for freshmen I still live with the same group of guys that I did my freshman year so if you're worried about living arrangements and making friends early on in your college career I can tell you from experience that HPU provides you with great surroundings High Point University provides students with unique housing options for example we have a tiny house neighborhood on campus each tiny home houses one student with a loft with a full-size bed a full bathroom a galley kitchen and a living area with a study desk what's not to love living on your own as a freshman isn't easy especially if you're coming from somewhere far away like me High Point University recognizes that students rise to the level of the environment that they are in and provides them with great facilities to Excel and become more independent back to you Alex wow Brian those dorms are crazy nice especially those freshman dorms having all that as a freshman must be amazing those tiny homes are insane makes me want to pack my bags and move right in thanks again Brian meet Julia a graduate student earning her M's in biomed Sciences from North Brook Illinois High Point University was founded in 1924 that means 2024 marks 100 Years of HPU 100 Years of Rich Traditions values and academic Excellence Traditions like contributing 500,000 service hours annually or starting the school year off with a legendary Derby Day campus wide party take it away [Music] Julia thanks for the introduction Alex when choosing a school I was looking for a place that had the same values with which I was raised and one that was filled with tradition High Point University proudly showcases that they are a God family and Country University this was extremely important to me as I have several family members who have served in the military when I set foot onto campus I immediately knew I had found the perfect school it's not just a marketing slogan I can see it and feel it across campus and so will you there are over 140 American flags on campus HPU's values are also modeled through our Traditions each year they host a Veterans Day breakfast for over 1,000 veterans and students volunteer for it as a way to show our appreciation at our graduation and convocation ceremonies students are presented with hpu blankets to give to someone who has had a significant impact in their life there's even a bald eagle that soars above the crowd at both ceremonies symbolizing the American ideals of free enterprise Independence and the ability to pursue opportunities as for traditions each year students look forward to running into President Qubein and getting giant candy bars from him on both Halloween and Valentine's Day and one of my favorite Traditions is our last day of class Carnival an event for students to celebrate the end of the year I couldn't find another school that proudly displayed their values and held such honor in their Traditions HPU excels at both this is what made HPU become my home away from home as the values with which I was raised are continuously encouraged and that they're not only said but modeled across campus I am so proud to be part of of the HPU family that's all from me back to you Alex that was great to hear HPU's Traditions are deeply rooted into the campus community and it's great to see students taking part in all of it giving back to the area veterans and not just saying the values but displaying them too thanks Julia let's talk to Sophia a sophomore biology major and finance minor from Las Vegas Nevada Sophia felt the impact of HPU's caring environment at High Point University every student is promised to be surrounded by caring people let's go [Music] Sophia thanks Alex growing up I always knew that I wanted to go to a school that was strongly God oriented family oriented and more importantly filled with people who truly cared about me I found all of that at High Point University you'll see HPU's caring culture in many ways our campus kiosks are a great example of a daily sign of care for students we set up stations early in the morning all across campus they're stocked with grab and go breakfast items drinks and more importantly caring staff who will give you a smile and a pep talk along with your morning muffin another example what if you get sick when it happens it's a stress on both you and your parents but HPU goes the extra mile for students in need we have a full-time on-campus health facility along with a full-time doctor and getting there all you have to do is call our on campus security and they'll drive you straight to the door they're the best from the crossing guards to the officers working all campus entry points they work around the clock to protect our campus and care for students you may be far from home but at HPU you are never far from family I toured many colleges but my heart was set on attending HPU because of the genuine caring people whether it's faculty staff or fellow classmates everyone at HPU always has a smile on their face students are excited to learn faculty are thrilled to mentor and parents are proud knowing that their children are in an environment where kindness and Care are ensured everywhere I'm proud to say I fulfilled the dream and became a panther at High Point University thanks for letting me share my take back to you Alex [Music] wow Sophia I'm so glad you found a home away from home for parents it's reassuring to know someone is there for you HPU has so many caring people who serve as mentors or just someone that puts a smile on your face absolutely amazing thanks again meet Grant a graduate student getting his master's degree in communication and business leadership just when you thought this place couldn't get any better think again HPU showcases their academic Innovation once more get this they have pioneered the tuition free Master's Degree for their students that's right tuition free tell us more Grant thanks Alex during my time in undergrad I took advantage of many opportunities to get involved lead and expand my network with everything that HPU has to offer their tuition free master's program topped off my experience after graduating from the school of communication with the journalism degree I jumped right into the tuition-free communication and business leadership Masters program and have already learned so much in my short time most of the classes in the program are practical and the skills transfer very easily in my leadership in the law class I was able to present a product's legal implications to a board I've also learned tactics that make me a stronger lead leader and a more valued team player the best part about it is that I can continue my fantastic undergrad experience because HPU allows me to live on campus eat at our dining locations and take part in all the fun activities the school has to offer where else can you get an opportunity like this and if you apply early decision you not only get access to one tuition-free Masters program but you get to choose from a list of 10 Master's programs imagine beginning Life After College with your MBA or your Masters in Healthcare Management biomedical Sciences communication and business leadership educational leadership and many more you pay $0 in tuition for a degree that costs anywhere between $40,000 and $80,000 I know that I will be ahead of the curve compared to most college students because of the skills and culture here at HPU my leadership work ethic and passion for journalism have become stronger because of HPU's dedication to Excellence in the the amazing people who make up our Campus Community back to you Alex your program sounds incredible and I'm not surprised that so many students have taken advantage of this this program is preparing students from any undergraduate background and giving them Executive Education which is why 100% of them have gotten jobs within 180 days of graduating absolutely absolutely incredible thanks again Grant meet Ivana a young entrepreneur and Pharmacy major from Jamestown North Carolina HPU offers a one-of a kind Initiative for their students the access to innovators program it brings recognizable leaders from an array of Industries to campus to work directly with students Ivana created a product and pitched it to one of HPU's innovators and the rest is history Ivana please share your story thanks Alex choosing a college was an incredibly daunting task I had too many interests and no specific job title or career that fit just right with what I like to do I knew that When selecting a university I'd need to pick a place where I could learn about myself with flexibility in what I learned and how I practiced my skills through the help support and Hands-On investment from this University and the access to innovators program I didn't come into pharmacy school knowing that I would study entrepreneurship make my own product and build a business but after meeting professors that encouraged my interests I realized I could take my love of creating value for others and pair it with a graduate degree HPU's access to innovators program brings over 50 thought leaders industry game changers and inspiring individuals tied to top tier well-known companies straight to campus to work with students these worldwide leaders Mentor us students personally about what it's like being in their shoes on a day-to-day basis and how they got to where they are innovators such as Mark Randol the co-founder of Netflix Cynt Marshall the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and deian Turner a former Talent executive at Chick-fil-A regularly engage with students on campus these renowned and innovators listen to our challenges and accomplishments to provide candid unfiltered personal advice to help us grow I've developed a very close relationship with Mark Randol the co-founder of Netflix he's our entrepreneur in Residence and I've pitched my product to him multiple times for his feedback and guidance he's given me the tips and tricks to bring it to life being able to match my passion with my coursework has helped me discover who I truly am and made me into an amazing future pharmacist and entrepreneur that's all from me back to you [Music] Alex what an incredible journey you have made the most of your time at HPU and found new passions the mentorship you received was critical to your professional development and success now the program continues to grow and changes and inspires the lives of thousands of students each year unbelievable thanks again Ivana meet Ryan a senior marketing major from Long Island New York he's going to share with you how HPU's campus provides you with the dream student experience with an abundance of Student Activities there's so much to do on campus and we're just a short drive to the surrounding mountains and beaches tell us more [Music] Ryan thanks Alex hi everyone did you know that there's 168 hours in a week and as a college student you'll be in class for approximately 20 of those yes there's homework study time and projects to account for but what about the fun stuff HPU has long understood that college should be more than just time spent in a class it's a time for students like me to find their home away from home discover lifelong friendships uncover and grow their passions and hobbies and make lifelong memories HPU is a vibrant campus with more events than I have time to talk talk about I'm president of our campus activities team and I can tell you there is never a dull moment on our campus whether it's our weekly complimentary food truck block party athletic events our seasonal ice skating rink our student concerts or our carnivals we've had artists like T pay fla two friends and so many more perform here if you're into sports we'll probably find you at basketball games in our beautiful Arena and that's just one of 17 D1 teams here on campus as a student you get to enjoy these events with your friends friends every single year and the campus is designed to promote socializing fire pits are located for outdoor Gatherings year round we even have outdoor igloos during the cooler winter months to ensure that all areas of Campus are ready for your use I never thought I'd be able to get all this life experience career preparation and fun from a school but HPU gave me that back to you [Music] Alex [Music] wow that is one active student body there are so many things to do on and around campus I definitely have to come back for some of those insane concerts for a basketball game thanks again Ryan say hello to Blake a 2021 Alum who's climbing his company's ranks within 180 days of graduating 99% of HPU students have their first job or are continuing their education the Princeton Review recognizes HPU for the 13th best career services in the nation and the student outcomes back it all up you're up [Music] Lake thanks Alex and hello everyone I have a unique background in acting and growing up I always knew what drove me towards acting was my desire to connect with people so I knew I would thrive in some kind of people- centered career I just needed the right education to get me there now I visited quite a few different schools but none of them gave me the spark I was looking for until HPU not only did the Campus Community allow for so much learning growth and fun but it also allowed me to develop my leadership skills far beyond my degree for example High Point doesn't just give you multiple choice tests that you'll forget in a week instead a lot of our capstones are actually based upon practical skills this could be anything from a paper and presentation to a sales pitch and business proposal HPU gives you a portfolio of work that you can show future employers and that you can truly showcase we even have experiential learning Labs where you can work with actual tools and techniques that are used in the workforce today and continue to explore those even further through internships for example I was lucky enough to work an internship with a national insurance broker where I was able to follow around one of their presidents all across the country to align their teams on sales and marketing strategies as a sophomore at HPU mentors and professors don't just help you meet a standard they make sure you set the standard in fact 99% of students have secured a job within 6 months of graduation HPU doesn't just prepare you for now they prepare each and every student for an incredible future thanks to HPU's guidance I'm now thriving in my postgrad career I was actually chosen to be one of the youngest leaders in my entire company High Point University gives you the premier life skills to succeed beyond your expectations back to you Alex it sounds like you took full advantage of so much here as a student HPU will make sure that you land that job you've had your eye on for years the connections preparation and environment are all intentional to breed success in the students lives okay everyone it is Clear High Point University is extraordinary this nationally ranked University University is only going up it is a place that is preparing students for the world as it is going to be a caring environment with welcoming faces all around and mentors who will guide you during your time Year and be critical to your development students leave with more than just a degree they leave ready to compete AS Global Citizens you're part of a family that propels you forward to make an impact on the world it's not a place that impacts you for four years but for life come visit HPU for yourself and see how they can unlock your extraordinary path and we'll see you on campus real soon everyone take [Music] care [Music]\",\"keywords\":[\"High Point University\",\"Premier Life Skills\",\"Experiential Learning\",\"Access to Innovators\",\"Tuition-Free Master's Degree\",\"Panthers\",\"Campus Community\",\"Career Services\",\"Research Opportunities\",\"Choose to be Extraordinary\"],\"hasPart\":[{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"What is it like to attend High Point 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Consistently ranked as a top university in the country for undergraduate teaching, innovation, career outcomes, dining, and dorms, this private university is preparing its students for the world as it is going to be. Located in High Point, North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad area includes three cities with about 2 million residents and it's only a few hours to the mountains or the beach. HPU's 500-acre campus is breathtaking and beautiful. HPU is intentionally designed with student transformation of mind with an emphasis on premier life skills. HPU promises an extraordinary education, an inspiring environment where you're surrounded with caring people. I'm your host Alex Bond, and over the next half hour we'll take you around HPU and introduce you to students and alumni who will show you what your college experience should look like while making lifetime friends and lasting connections with mentors. Welcome to High Point University, this is The College Tour.\",\"endOffset\":85},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"How does High Point University teach life skills?\",\"description\":\"How does High Point University teach life skills\",\"startOffset\":85,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=85\",\"transcript\":\"Let's meet High Point University president Dr. Nido Qubein. Under his enthusiastic vision and leadership, HPU has grown from 90 acres to more than 500. They've added more than a dozen new academic schools including dental, medicine, and law. Plus, HPU is focused on a value-based education that fosters the development of life skills. Thank you Alex, and thank you for your interest in High Point University. This is a university that believes in you. Our call to action here is: choose to be extraordinary. You were born to be extraordinary, but you must choose to grow in wisdom too. You must choose to develop a growth mindset to thrive in an ever-changing global marketplace. We do that at HPU by instilling premier life skills in our students because you want to be armed not only with a diploma, but also with awareness, wise judgment, and a set of values that will prepare you for a life that's filled with success. We do this in so many ways on this campus, from our amazing academic programs, professional and graduate schools, and state-of-the-art facilities, to the way we treat our students with genuine, authentic care. HPU has created an environment that inspires learning and growing. Our faculty are ranked number one in our US News category for undergraduate teaching, and HPU is number four in the nation for best dorms by the Princeton Review and number one for food. When you visit this campus, you're going to love it. We invest in creating this dynamic atmosphere here because we're focused on educating of course your mind, but also your heart and your soul. HPU wants to ensure that you are not intimidated by life's obstacles. Our graduates are ready to take on the world. Here you'll have a personal success coach to help guide you through your first year in college. You'll take a class led by me and some of my highly accomplished, nationally known friends. You'll have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities, and through it all, you learn life skills like coachability, adaptability, and communication. These are the skills that will carry you far beyond current trends in the marketplace. These are the skills that employers value. You want to enroll at a university that will prepare you for life. Come experience this extraordinary campus. High Point University is unique, it's distinctive, and it's designed from beginning to end to ensure that your life, your future, your career are nothing short of extraordinary.\",\"endOffset\":318},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"What is student life like at High Point University?\",\"description\":\"What is student life like at High Point University\",\"startOffset\":318,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=318\",\"transcript\":\"Meet Francesca, a senior majoring in event management. She holds two campus jobs and is a member of five other clubs and organizations at HPU. Getting involved is easy with over 250 clubs and organizations. There is without a doubt a place for everyone. When I tour colleges, a key thing I looked for was an active student body where I could see myself getting involved. Once I arrived at HPU, I got involved right away and they made it easy. I rushed my freshman year and found my forever sisters at Kappa Delta. So many of our students are in Greek life, but if that's not your thing, don't worry. Opportunities for involvement are endless. I'm a senior now and I cherish the memories that I've made along the way. My leadership position has connected me to tons of people on campus. I'm also part of two honor societies, the event management club, and I hold two jobs on campus. I work as a student concierge. We serve to improve the daily lives of students, faculty, and community members by providing a single source of knowledge for the university. I'm also the media specialist for fraternity and sorority life. As far as your typical day on campus, imagine waking up in your beautiful dorm and grabbing Starbucks, after you meet up with friends at the Butterfly Caf\u00e9 and enjoy a nice Mediterranean meal, or watch the Point, our sports bar, and watch a game. Then you finish off your day with a meal at 1924 Prime, one of our three fine dining learning labs where you're taught how to interact over a potential business dinner or interview. Looking back at my four years, I have flourished into the proud, confident, and ambitious woman I've always dreamed of becoming. HPU certainly enables you to be a campus leader, get involved in your passions, or discover new ones, and meet others who become lifelong friends.\",\"endOffset\":465},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"How do students conduct research at HPU?\",\"description\":\"How do students conduct research at HPU\",\"startOffset\":465,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=465\",\"transcript\":\"Let me introduce you to Janiah, a junior double majoring in exercise science and sports management. High Point University is ranked number one for innovation by US News, and innovation starts in the classroom. HPU places an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning, allowing you to learn far beyond a textbook by putting what you learn to practice, giving you real-world experiences. Growing up, I recognized that I was a hands-on learner. That was something I looked for in universities. I toured HPU and recognized that this was built into the curriculum here through experiential learning and research opportunities. The level 4 laboratories that I saw would get to work in showed me this is the right place for me. My freshman year, I began doing research here in our biomechanics lab. I work with our division one athletes participating in injury prevention research. I was given this opportunity through our health science fellows program. We are a cohort of exercise science majors who go on venture trips to labs, do community service outreach, and more. HPU's few small class sizes also help with getting involved in research so early. I didn't just want to be a number. I wanted a close mentor-mentee relationship, which is exactly what I got here. Experiential learning at HPU is 25% of the course curriculum. It's a hands-on learning approach that no textbook could ever teach you. In my human biomechanics class, you spend the class learning of movement such as the vertical counter-movement jump. You would then head down to the human biomechanics lab and see how it is in real time. Here at HPU, research begins your freshman year. Students have the opportunity to be authors or co-authors of research. Students are then encouraged to present their research during on-campus conferences. There's even a program, Research Rookies, designed to get freshmen into research early. I've built professional confidence that will help me excel in the world beyond my four years of college, thanks to my time at High Point University and the access to innovative research materials. I know I'm set for the future.\",\"endOffset\":613},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"What are the dorms like at High Point University?\",\"description\":\"What are the dorms like at High Point University\",\"startOffset\":613,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=613\",\"transcript\":\"Say hello to Brian, a senior sports management major. He's going to tell us about those famous High Point University dorms, consistently ranked among the top dorms in the nation, including the fourth-best rating by the Princeton Review. It's easy to explain why 95% of students choose to live on campus all four years here. I had always known I wanted to get into the sports industry, and I thought HPU was the perfect school to set me up for a successful career in a very competitive field. An important aspect of success in college is your living space, and HPU offers some of the best resident life in the country. High Point University offers a variety of housing options ranging from apartment-style houses to double-occupancy shared facilities for both its freshmen and upperclassmen students. These facilities provide HPU students with an inspiring environment that makes them feel at home and provides them with the resources necessary to be successful inside and outside of the classroom. There are tons of exciting features in many of our dorms, including our most popular freshman dorm that features an arcade, movie theater, study rooms, workout facilities, and even a fine dining restaurant that all students can eat at. I still live with the same group of guys that I did my freshman year. So if you're worried about living arrangements and making friends early on in your college career, I can tell you from experience that HPU provides you with great surroundings. High Point University provides students with unique housing options. For example, we have a tiny house neighborhood on campus. Each tiny home houses one student with a loft with a full-size bed, a full bathroom, a galley kitchen, and a living area with a study desk. What's not to love? High Point University recognizes that students rise to the level of the environment that they are in and provides them with great facilities to excel and become more independent.\",\"endOffset\":767},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"What are the core values of High Point University?\",\"description\":\"What are the core values of High Point University\",\"startOffset\":767,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=767\",\"transcript\":\"Meet Julia, a graduate student earning her master's degree in biomed sciences from Northbrook, Illinois. High Point University was founded in 1924, so 2024 marks 100 years of HPU. 100 years of rich traditions, values, and academic excellence. Traditions like contributing 500,000 service hours annually, or starting the school year off with a legendary Derby Day campus-wide party. When choosing a school, I was looking for a place that had the same values with which I was raised and one that was filled with tradition. High Point University proudly showcases that they are a God, family, and country university. This was extremely important to me as I have several family members who have served in the military. When I set foot onto campus, I immediately knew I had found the perfect school. It's not just a marketing slogan. I can see it and feel it across campus, and so will you. There are over 140 American flags on campus. HPU's values are also modeled through our traditions. Each year, they host a Veterans Day breakfast for over 1,000 veterans, and students volunteer for it as a way to show our appreciation. At our graduation and convocation ceremonies, students are presented with HPU blankets to give to someone who has had a significant impact in their life. There's even a bald eagle that soars above the crowd at both ceremonies, symbolizing the American ideals of free enterprise, independence, and the ability to pursue opportunities. Each year, students look forward to running into President Qubein and getting giant candy bars from him on both Halloween and Valentine's Day. One of my favorite traditions is our last day of class carnival, an event for students to celebrate the end of the year. I couldn't find another school that proudly displayed their values and held such honor in their traditions. HPU excels at both. This is what made HPU become my home away from home, as the values with which I was raised are continuously encouraged, and they're not only said but modeled across campus. I am so proud to be part of the HPU family.\",\"endOffset\":925},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"How does High Point University care for its students?\",\"description\":\"How does High Point University care for its students\",\"startOffset\":925,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=925\",\"transcript\":\"Let's talk to Sophia, a sophomore biology major and finance minor from Las Vegas, Nevada. Sophia felt the impact of HPU's caring environment. At High Point University, every student is promised to be surrounded by caring people. Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to go to a school that was strongly God-oriented, family-oriented, and more importantly, filled with people who truly cared about me. I found all of that at High Point University. You'll see HPU's caring culture in many ways. Our campus kiosks are a great example of a daily sign of care for students. We set up stations early in the morning all across campus. They're stocked with grab-and-go breakfast items, drinks, and more importantly, caring staff who will give you a smile and a pep talk along with your morning muffin. Another example: what if you get sick? When it happens, it's a stress on both you and your parents, but HPU goes the extra mile for students in need. We have a full-time on-campus health facility along with a full-time doctor, and getting there, all you have to do is call our on-campus security and they'll drive you straight to the door. They're the best, from the crossing guards to the officers working all campus entry points. They work around the clock to protect our campus and care for students. You may be far from home, but at HPU, you are never far from family. I toured many colleges, but my heart was set on attending HPU because of the genuine caring people, whether it's faculty, staff, or fellow classmates. Everyone at HPU always has a smile on their face. Students are excited to learn, faculty are thrilled to mentor, and parents are proud knowing that their children are in an environment where kindness and care are ensured everywhere. I'm proud to say I fulfilled the dream and became a panther at High Point University. For parents, it's reassuring to know someone is there for you. HPU has so many caring people who serve as mentors or just someone that puts a smile on your face.\",\"endOffset\":1072},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"How to get a tuition-free master's degree at HPU?\",\"description\":\"How to get a tuition-free master's degree at HPU\",\"startOffset\":1072,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=1072\",\"transcript\":\"Meet Grant, a graduate student getting his master's degree in communication and business leadership. Just when you thought this place couldn't get any better, think again. HPU showcases their academic innovation once more. Get this: they have pioneered the tuition-free master's degree for their students. That's right, tuition-free. During my time in undergrad, I took advantage of many opportunities to get involved, lead, and expand my network. With everything that HPU has to offer, their tuition-free master's program topped off my experience. After graduating from the school of communication with a journalism degree, I jumped right into the tuition-free communication and business leadership master's program, and I've already learned so much in my short time. Most of the classes in the program are practical and the skills transfer very easily. In my leadership in the law class, I was able to present a product's legal implications to a board. I've also learned tactics that make me a stronger leader and a more valued team player. The best part about it is that I can continue my fantastic undergrad experience because HPU allows me to live on campus, eat at our dining locations, and take part in all the fun activities the school has to offer. Where else can you get an opportunity like this? If you apply early decision, you not only get access to one tuition-free master's program, but you get to choose from a list of 10 master's programs. Imagine beginning life after college with your MBA or your master's in healthcare management, biomedical sciences, communication and business leadership, educational leadership, and many more. You pay $0 in tuition for a degree that costs anywhere between $40,000 and $80,000. I know that I will be ahead of the curve compared to most college students because of the skills and culture here at HPU. My leadership, work ethic, and passion for journalism have become stronger because of HPU's dedication to excellence and the amazing people who make up our campus community.\",\"endOffset\":1231},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"What is the Access to Innovators program at HPU?\",\"description\":\"What is the Access to Innovators program at HPU\",\"startOffset\":1231,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=1231\",\"transcript\":\"Meet Ivana, a young entrepreneur and pharmacy major from Jamestown, North Carolina. HPU offers a one-of-a-kind initiative for their students: the Access to Innovators program. It brings recognizable leaders from an array of industries to campus to work directly with students. Ivana created a product and pitched it to one of HPU's innovators, and the rest is history. Choosing a college was an incredibly daunting task. I had too many interests and no specific job title or career that fit just right with what I like to do. I knew that when selecting a university, I'd need to pick a place where I could learn about myself with flexibility in what I learned and how I practiced my skills through the help, support, and hands-on investment from this university and the Access to Innovators program. I didn't come into pharmacy school knowing that I would study entrepreneurship, make my own product, and build a business. But after meeting professors that encouraged my interests, I realized I could take my love of creating value for others and pair it with a graduate degree. HPU's Access to Innovators program brings over 50 thought leaders, industry game changers, and inspiring individuals tied to top-tier, well-known companies straight to campus to work with students. These worldwide leaders mentor us students personally about what it's like being in their shoes on a day-to-day basis and how they got to where they are. Innovators such as Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix; Cynthia Marshall, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks; and Deon Turner, a former talent executive at Chick-fil-A, regularly engage with students on campus. These renowned innovators listen to our challenges and accomplishments to provide candid, unfiltered personal advice to help us grow. I've developed a very close relationship with Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix. He's our entrepreneur in residence, and I've pitched my product to him multiple times for his feedback and guidance. He's given me the tips and tricks to bring it to life. Being able to match my passion with my coursework has helped me discover who I truly am and made me into an amazing future pharmacist and entrepreneur. The mentorship you receive is critical to your professional development and success. Now the program continues to grow, change, and inspire the lives of thousands of students each year.\",\"endOffset\":1410},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"What do students do for fun at High Point University?\",\"description\":\"What do students do for fun at High Point University\",\"startOffset\":1410,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=1410\",\"transcript\":\"Meet Ryan, a senior marketing major from Long Island, New York. He's going to share with you how HPU's campus provides you with the dream student experience with an abundance of student activities. There's so much to do on campus and we're just a short drive to the surrounding mountains and beaches. Did you know that there's 168 hours in a week, and as a college student you'll be in class for approximately 20 of those? Yes, there's homework, study time, and projects to account for, but what about the fun stuff? HPU has long understood that college should be more than just time spent in a class. It's a time for students like me to find their home away from home, discover lifelong friendships, uncover and grow their passions and hobbies, and make lifelong memories. HPU is a vibrant campus with more events than I have time to talk about. I'm president of our campus activities team, and I can tell you there is never a dull moment on our campus, whether it's our weekly complimentary food truck block party, athletic events, our seasonal ice skating rink, our student concerts, or our carnivals. We've had artists like T-Pain, Flo Rida, Two Friends, and so many more perform here. If you're into sports, we'll probably find you at basketball games in our beautiful arena, and that's just one of 17 Division 1 teams here on campus. As a student, you get to enjoy these events with your friends every single year. The campus is designed to promote socializing. Fire pits are located for outdoor gatherings year round. We even have outdoor igloos during the cooler winter months to ensure that all areas of campus are ready for your use. I never thought I'd be able to get all this life experience, career preparation, and fun from a school, but HPU gave me that. There are so many things to do on and around campus that you'll definitely want to come back for some of those insane concerts and basketball games. Say hello to Blake, a 2021 alumnus who's climbing his company's ranks. Within 180 days of graduating, 99% of HPU students have their first job or are continuing their education. The Princeton Review recognizes HPU for the 13th best career services in the nation, and the student outcomes back it all up. I have a unique background in acting, and growing up, I always knew what drove me towards acting was my desire to connect with people. So I knew I would thrive in some kind of people-centered career. I just needed the right education to get me there. I visited quite a few different schools, but none of them gave me the spark I was looking for until HPU. Not only did the campus community allow for so much learning, growth, and fun, but it also allowed me to develop my leadership skills far beyond my degree. High Point doesn't just give you multiple-choice tests that you'll forget in a week. Instead, a lot of our capstones are actually based upon practical skills. This could be anything from a paper and presentation to a sales pitch and business proposal. HPU gives you a portfolio of work that you can show future employers. We even have experiential learning labs where you can work with actual tools and techniques that are used in the workforce today. I was lucky enough to work an internship with a national insurance broker where I was able to follow around one of their presidents all across the country to align their teams on sales and marketing strategies. At HPU, mentors and professors don't just help you meet a standard; they make sure you set the standard. In fact, 99% of students have secured a job within six months of graduation. HPU doesn't just prepare you for now; they prepare each and every student for an incredible future. I'm now thriving in my postgrad career. I was actually chosen to be one of the youngest leaders in my entire company. High Point University gives you the premier life skills to succeed beyond your expectations.\",\"endOffset\":1700},{\"@type\":\"Clip\",\"name\":\"Why should you visit High Point University?\",\"description\":\"Why should you visit High Point University\",\"startOffset\":1700,\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#t=1700\",\"transcript\":\"It is clear High Point University is extraordinary. This nationally ranked university is only going up. It is a place that is preparing students for the world as it is going to be, a caring environment with welcoming faces all around and mentors who will guide you during your time and be critical to your development. Students leave with more than just a degree. They leave ready to compete as global citizens. You're part of a family that propels you forward to make an impact on the world. It's not a place that impacts you for four years, but for life. Come visit HPU for yourself and see how they can unlock your extraordinary path. We'll see you on campus real soon everyone. Take care.\",\"endOffset\":1791}]},{\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#faqpage\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.highpoint.edu\/watch\/college-tour-hpu-full-episode-part-1\/#webpage\"},\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is it like to attend High Point University?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Greetings everyone, welcome to High Point University, home of the Panthers. Consistently ranked as a top university in the country for undergraduate teaching, innovation, career outcomes, dining, and dorms, this private university is preparing its students for the world as it is going to be. Located in High Point, North Carolina, the Piedmont Triad area includes three cities with about 2 million residents and it's only a few hours to the mountains or the beach. HPU's 500-acre campus is breathtaking and beautiful. HPU is intentionally designed with student transformation of mind with an emphasis on premier life skills. HPU promises an extraordinary education, an inspiring environment where you're surrounded with caring people. I'm your host Alex Bond, and over the next half hour we'll take you around HPU and introduce you to students and alumni who will show you what your college experience should look like while making lifetime friends and lasting connections with mentors. Welcome to High Point University, this is The College Tour.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does High Point University teach life skills?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Let's meet High Point University president Dr. Nido Qubein. Under his enthusiastic vision and leadership, HPU has grown from 90 acres to more than 500. They've added more than a dozen new academic schools including dental, medicine, and law. Plus, HPU is focused on a value-based education that fosters the development of life skills. Thank you Alex, and thank you for your interest in High Point University. This is a university that believes in you. Our call to action here is: choose to be extraordinary. You were born to be extraordinary, but you must choose to grow in wisdom too. You must choose to develop a growth mindset to thrive in an ever-changing global marketplace. We do that at HPU by instilling premier life skills in our students because you want to be armed not only with a diploma, but also with awareness, wise judgment, and a set of values that will prepare you for a life that's filled with success. We do this in so many ways on this campus, from our amazing academic programs, professional and graduate schools, and state-of-the-art facilities, to the way we treat our students with genuine, authentic care. HPU has created an environment that inspires learning and growing. Our faculty are ranked number one in our US News category for undergraduate teaching, and HPU is number four in the nation for best dorms by the Princeton Review and number one for food. When you visit this campus, you're going to love it. We invest in creating this dynamic atmosphere here because we're focused on educating of course your mind, but also your heart and your soul. HPU wants to ensure that you are not intimidated by life's obstacles. Our graduates are ready to take on the world. Here you'll have a personal success coach to help guide you through your first year in college. You'll take a class led by me and some of my highly accomplished, nationally known friends. You'll have access to state-of-the-art learning facilities, and through it all, you learn life skills like coachability, adaptability, and communication. These are the skills that will carry you far beyond current trends in the marketplace. These are the skills that employers value. You want to enroll at a university that will prepare you for life. Come experience this extraordinary campus. High Point University is unique, it's distinctive, and it's designed from beginning to end to ensure that your life, your future, your career are nothing short of extraordinary.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is student life like at High Point University?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Meet Francesca, a senior majoring in event management. She holds two campus jobs and is a member of five other clubs and organizations at HPU. Getting involved is easy with over 250 clubs and organizations. There is without a doubt a place for everyone. When I tour colleges, a key thing I looked for was an active student body where I could see myself getting involved. Once I arrived at HPU, I got involved right away and they made it easy. I rushed my freshman year and found my forever sisters at Kappa Delta. So many of our students are in Greek life, but if that's not your thing, don't worry. Opportunities for involvement are endless. I'm a senior now and I cherish the memories that I've made along the way. My leadership position has connected me to tons of people on campus. I'm also part of two honor societies, the event management club, and I hold two jobs on campus. I work as a student concierge. We serve to improve the daily lives of students, faculty, and community members by providing a single source of knowledge for the university. I'm also the media specialist for fraternity and sorority life. As far as your typical day on campus, imagine waking up in your beautiful dorm and grabbing Starbucks, after you meet up with friends at the Butterfly Caf\u00e9 and enjoy a nice Mediterranean meal, or watch the Point, our sports bar, and watch a game. Then you finish off your day with a meal at 1924 Prime, one of our three fine dining learning labs where you're taught how to interact over a potential business dinner or interview. Looking back at my four years, I have flourished into the proud, confident, and ambitious woman I've always dreamed of becoming. HPU certainly enables you to be a campus leader, get involved in your passions, or discover new ones, and meet others who become lifelong friends.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do students conduct research at HPU?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Let me introduce you to Janiah, a junior double majoring in exercise science and sports management. High Point University is ranked number one for innovation by US News, and innovation starts in the classroom. HPU places an emphasis on small class sizes and experiential learning, allowing you to learn far beyond a textbook by putting what you learn to practice, giving you real-world experiences. Growing up, I recognized that I was a hands-on learner. That was something I looked for in universities. I toured HPU and recognized that this was built into the curriculum here through experiential learning and research opportunities. The level 4 laboratories that I saw would get to work in showed me this is the right place for me. My freshman year, I began doing research here in our biomechanics lab. I work with our division one athletes participating in injury prevention research. I was given this opportunity through our health science fellows program. We are a cohort of exercise science majors who go on venture trips to labs, do community service outreach, and more. HPU's few small class sizes also help with getting involved in research so early. I didn't just want to be a number. I wanted a close mentor-mentee relationship, which is exactly what I got here. Experiential learning at HPU is 25% of the course curriculum. It's a hands-on learning approach that no textbook could ever teach you. In my human biomechanics class, you spend the class learning of movement such as the vertical counter-movement jump. You would then head down to the human biomechanics lab and see how it is in real time. Here at HPU, research begins your freshman year. Students have the opportunity to be authors or co-authors of research. Students are then encouraged to present their research during on-campus conferences. There's even a program, Research Rookies, designed to get freshmen into research early. I've built professional confidence that will help me excel in the world beyond my four years of college, thanks to my time at High Point University and the access to innovative research materials. I know I'm set for the future.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the dorms like at High Point University?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Say hello to Brian, a senior sports management major. He's going to tell us about those famous High Point University dorms, consistently ranked among the top dorms in the nation, including the fourth-best rating by the Princeton Review. It's easy to explain why 95% of students choose to live on campus all four years here. I had always known I wanted to get into the sports industry, and I thought HPU was the perfect school to set me up for a successful career in a very competitive field. An important aspect of success in college is your living space, and HPU offers some of the best resident life in the country. High Point University offers a variety of housing options ranging from apartment-style houses to double-occupancy shared facilities for both its freshmen and upperclassmen students. These facilities provide HPU students with an inspiring environment that makes them feel at home and provides them with the resources necessary to be successful inside and outside of the classroom. There are tons of exciting features in many of our dorms, including our most popular freshman dorm that features an arcade, movie theater, study rooms, workout facilities, and even a fine dining restaurant that all students can eat at. I still live with the same group of guys that I did my freshman year. So if you're worried about living arrangements and making friends early on in your college career, I can tell you from experience that HPU provides you with great surroundings. High Point University provides students with unique housing options. For example, we have a tiny house neighborhood on campus. Each tiny home houses one student with a loft with a full-size bed, a full bathroom, a galley kitchen, and a living area with a study desk. What's not to love? High Point University recognizes that students rise to the level of the environment that they are in and provides them with great facilities to excel and become more independent.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the core values of High Point University?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Meet Julia, a graduate student earning her master's degree in biomed sciences from Northbrook, Illinois. High Point University was founded in 1924, so 2024 marks 100 years of HPU. 100 years of rich traditions, values, and academic excellence. Traditions like contributing 500,000 service hours annually, or starting the school year off with a legendary Derby Day campus-wide party. When choosing a school, I was looking for a place that had the same values with which I was raised and one that was filled with tradition. High Point University proudly showcases that they are a God, family, and country university. This was extremely important to me as I have several family members who have served in the military. When I set foot onto campus, I immediately knew I had found the perfect school. It's not just a marketing slogan. I can see it and feel it across campus, and so will you. There are over 140 American flags on campus. HPU's values are also modeled through our traditions. Each year, they host a Veterans Day breakfast for over 1,000 veterans, and students volunteer for it as a way to show our appreciation. At our graduation and convocation ceremonies, students are presented with HPU blankets to give to someone who has had a significant impact in their life. There's even a bald eagle that soars above the crowd at both ceremonies, symbolizing the American ideals of free enterprise, independence, and the ability to pursue opportunities. Each year, students look forward to running into President Qubein and getting giant candy bars from him on both Halloween and Valentine's Day. One of my favorite traditions is our last day of class carnival, an event for students to celebrate the end of the year. I couldn't find another school that proudly displayed their values and held such honor in their traditions. HPU excels at both. This is what made HPU become my home away from home, as the values with which I was raised are continuously encouraged, and they're not only said but modeled across campus. I am so proud to be part of the HPU family.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does High Point University care for its students?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Let's talk to Sophia, a sophomore biology major and finance minor from Las Vegas, Nevada. Sophia felt the impact of HPU's caring environment. At High Point University, every student is promised to be surrounded by caring people. Growing up, I always knew that I wanted to go to a school that was strongly God-oriented, family-oriented, and more importantly, filled with people who truly cared about me. I found all of that at High Point University. You'll see HPU's caring culture in many ways. Our campus kiosks are a great example of a daily sign of care for students. We set up stations early in the morning all across campus. They're stocked with grab-and-go breakfast items, drinks, and more importantly, caring staff who will give you a smile and a pep talk along with your morning muffin. Another example: what if you get sick? When it happens, it's a stress on both you and your parents, but HPU goes the extra mile for students in need. We have a full-time on-campus health facility along with a full-time doctor, and getting there, all you have to do is call our on-campus security and they'll drive you straight to the door. They're the best, from the crossing guards to the officers working all campus entry points. They work around the clock to protect our campus and care for students. You may be far from home, but at HPU, you are never far from family. I toured many colleges, but my heart was set on attending HPU because of the genuine caring people, whether it's faculty, staff, or fellow classmates. Everyone at HPU always has a smile on their face. Students are excited to learn, faculty are thrilled to mentor, and parents are proud knowing that their children are in an environment where kindness and care are ensured everywhere. I'm proud to say I fulfilled the dream and became a panther at High Point University. For parents, it's reassuring to know someone is there for you. HPU has so many caring people who serve as mentors or just someone that puts a smile on your face.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How to get a tuition-free master's degree at HPU?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Meet Grant, a graduate student getting his master's degree in communication and business leadership. Just when you thought this place couldn't get any better, think again. HPU showcases their academic innovation once more. Get this: they have pioneered the tuition-free master's degree for their students. That's right, tuition-free. During my time in undergrad, I took advantage of many opportunities to get involved, lead, and expand my network. With everything that HPU has to offer, their tuition-free master's program topped off my experience. After graduating from the school of communication with a journalism degree, I jumped right into the tuition-free communication and business leadership master's program, and I've already learned so much in my short time. Most of the classes in the program are practical and the skills transfer very easily. In my leadership in the law class, I was able to present a product's legal implications to a board. I've also learned tactics that make me a stronger leader and a more valued team player. The best part about it is that I can continue my fantastic undergrad experience because HPU allows me to live on campus, eat at our dining locations, and take part in all the fun activities the school has to offer. Where else can you get an opportunity like this? If you apply early decision, you not only get access to one tuition-free master's program, but you get to choose from a list of 10 master's programs. Imagine beginning life after college with your MBA or your master's in healthcare management, biomedical sciences, communication and business leadership, educational leadership, and many more. You pay $0 in tuition for a degree that costs anywhere between $40,000 and $80,000. I know that I will be ahead of the curve compared to most college students because of the skills and culture here at HPU. My leadership, work ethic, and passion for journalism have become stronger because of HPU's dedication to excellence and the amazing people who make up our campus community.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Access to Innovators program at HPU?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Meet Ivana, a young entrepreneur and pharmacy major from Jamestown, North Carolina. HPU offers a one-of-a-kind initiative for their students: the Access to Innovators program. It brings recognizable leaders from an array of industries to campus to work directly with students. Ivana created a product and pitched it to one of HPU's innovators, and the rest is history. Choosing a college was an incredibly daunting task. I had too many interests and no specific job title or career that fit just right with what I like to do. I knew that when selecting a university, I'd need to pick a place where I could learn about myself with flexibility in what I learned and how I practiced my skills through the help, support, and hands-on investment from this university and the Access to Innovators program. I didn't come into pharmacy school knowing that I would study entrepreneurship, make my own product, and build a business. But after meeting professors that encouraged my interests, I realized I could take my love of creating value for others and pair it with a graduate degree. HPU's Access to Innovators program brings over 50 thought leaders, industry game changers, and inspiring individuals tied to top-tier, well-known companies straight to campus to work with students. These worldwide leaders mentor us students personally about what it's like being in their shoes on a day-to-day basis and how they got to where they are. Innovators such as Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix; Cynthia Marshall, the CEO of the Dallas Mavericks; and Deon Turner, a former talent executive at Chick-fil-A, regularly engage with students on campus. These renowned innovators listen to our challenges and accomplishments to provide candid, unfiltered personal advice to help us grow. I've developed a very close relationship with Marc Randolph, the co-founder of Netflix. He's our entrepreneur in residence, and I've pitched my product to him multiple times for his feedback and guidance. He's given me the tips and tricks to bring it to life. Being able to match my passion with my coursework has helped me discover who I truly am and made me into an amazing future pharmacist and entrepreneur. The mentorship you receive is critical to your professional development and success. Now the program continues to grow, change, and inspire the lives of thousands of students each year.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What do students do for fun at High Point University?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Meet Ryan, a senior marketing major from Long Island, New York. He's going to share with you how HPU's campus provides you with the dream student experience with an abundance of student activities. There's so much to do on campus and we're just a short drive to the surrounding mountains and beaches. Did you know that there's 168 hours in a week, and as a college student you'll be in class for approximately 20 of those? Yes, there's homework, study time, and projects to account for, but what about the fun stuff? HPU has long understood that college should be more than just time spent in a class. It's a time for students like me to find their home away from home, discover lifelong friendships, uncover and grow their passions and hobbies, and make lifelong memories. HPU is a vibrant campus with more events than I have time to talk about. I'm president of our campus activities team, and I can tell you there is never a dull moment on our campus, whether it's our weekly complimentary food truck block party, athletic events, our seasonal ice skating rink, our student concerts, or our carnivals. We've had artists like T-Pain, Flo Rida, Two Friends, and so many more perform here. If you're into sports, we'll probably find you at basketball games in our beautiful arena, and that's just one of 17 Division 1 teams here on campus. As a student, you get to enjoy these events with your friends every single year. The campus is designed to promote socializing. Fire pits are located for outdoor gatherings year round. We even have outdoor igloos during the cooler winter months to ensure that all areas of campus are ready for your use. I never thought I'd be able to get all this life experience, career preparation, and fun from a school, but HPU gave me that. There are so many things to do on and around campus that you'll definitely want to come back for some of those insane concerts and basketball games. Say hello to Blake, a 2021 alumnus who's climbing his company's ranks. Within 180 days of graduating, 99% of HPU students have their first job or are continuing their education. The Princeton Review recognizes HPU for the 13th best career services in the nation, and the student outcomes back it all up. I have a unique background in acting, and growing up, I always knew what drove me towards acting was my desire to connect with people. So I knew I would thrive in some kind of people-centered career. I just needed the right education to get me there. 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