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Retirement can be a time of growth, or adventure, or complete relaxation. Where you spend your retirement years, no matter how you define them, has to be in a place that fulfills your ideal and meets your changing needs. "Choose a College Town" introduces you to 64 college and/or university towns in 29 states across the United States. Each town offers a distinct community, its major focus being at least one college or university that offers opportunities for adult learners. In addition, the towns have quality medical care, a thriving cultural center, and a vibrant cultural life. You'll discover lively, interesting towns across the climate spectrum. Essential information about the resources in these areas allows you to make informed decisions about selecting an affordable, academically focused environment that could enhance your concept of retirement.
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Retirement can be a time of growth, or adventure, or complete relaxation. Where you spend your retirement years, no matter how you define them, has to be in a place that fulfills your ideal and meets your changing needs. 'Choose a College Town' introduces you to 64 college and/or university towns in 29 states across the United States. Each town offers a distinct community, its major focus being at least one college or university that offers opportunities for adult learners. In addition, the towns have quality medical care, a thriving cultural center, and a vibrant cultural life. You'll discover lively, interesting towns across the climate spectrum. Essential information about the resources in these areas allows you to make informed decisions about selecting an affordable, academically focused environment that could enhance your concept of retirement.
Choose a College Town for Retirement FROM THE PUBLISHER
Retirement can be a time of growth, or adventure, or complete relaxation. Where you spend your retirement years, no matter how you define them, has to be in a place that fulfills your ideal and meets your changing needs.
Choose a College Town introduces you to sixty-four college and/or university towns in twenty-nine states across the United States. Each town offers a distinct community, its major focus being at least one college or university that offers opportunities for adult learners. In addition, the towns have quality medical care, a thriving cultural center, and a vibrant cultural life.
You'll discover lively, interesting towns across the climate spectrum. Essential information about the resources in these areas allows you to make informed decisions about selecting an affordable, academically focused environment that could enhance your concept of retirement.
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Booknews
Introduces the advantages and charms of 64 college and university towns in 29 states as ideal locations for retirement. Profiles on towns are in regional sections, and describe aspects important to seniors, such as health care availability, recreational facilities and outdoor activities, social and cultural institutions geared to senior participation, and living arrangements. Also describes learning opportunities at colleges and universities that are expressly created for the retired student. Lubow was formerly a college librarian and fellow of Merill College at UC-Santa Cruz. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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