Natural Class: Eleven U.S. Colleges at One with Nature

Some U.S. colleges blend architecture and nature so seamlessly, you might forget that they’re primarily places of learning and not backdrops to your next adventure. But if you’re going to spend four years anywhere, why not opt for the most spectacular surroundings possible? Related Stories: Bowling 101? The Changing Face of College Majors The End: Nine U.S. Hikes with Gorgeous Finales Tuition Without Tears: Money-Saving Strategies

University of Arizona, Tucson: Tucson, Arizona

True to the surrounding region’s hot, arid atmosphere, the buildings that span this school’s four hundred acres have a very desert-like feel. The palm trees and cactus gardens covering the grounds contribute to that effect, as well. The university also has a huge Campus Arboretum, in which you can view hundreds of desert plants from all over the world.

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