The College Tour Showcases First-Gen Students, Military Veterans and Women in STEM

New Season - Now Available on Amazon Prime Video – Highlights How Today's Colleges Are Supporting Students for Success on and off Campus

AUSTIN, Texas, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated 7th season of the award-winning series The College Tour, from Emmy-nominated producers Alex Boylan, Lisa Hennessy, and Burton Roberts, continues to break new ground with its intimate look at American colleges and universities told from the perspective of its student body. Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour has become a valuable tool for families around the world to gain access to information about higher education without the burdens of travel costs or logistical limitations.

"This season is incredible. Each student featured is distinct in their own way, yet there is one common thread among them. Thanks to a supportive college environment, they are all thriving and working towards a bright future that they are excited for," said host, co-creator, and executive producer Alex Boylan.

Whether it is through academic resource centers, mentorship programs, internships, teaching and learning opportunities, post-graduate job placement, or individualized accommodations this season, like all others, demonstrates how today's schools, both large and small, focus on helping their students grow academically and personally in a holistic way.

Majors explored across this season's diverse landscape include:

• Cybersecurity
• Sociology
• Pre-med
• English

Featured universities include: 

• Western New England University
• Illinois Wesleyan University 
• UC Riverside
• University of Tulsa
• University of Idaho
• Western Colorado University
• The Catholic University of America
• University of Alaska Fairbanks
• The University of Vermont
• Tarleton State University
• Roger Williams University
• Saint Peter's University 
• University of Texas at San Antonio
• University of Wisconsin River Falls

"There is so much of America to explore, and this season truly does it! The viewers really get a sense of what life can be like at any of these amazing locations both in and out of the classroom," Boylan added.

ABOUT:
The College Tour is a groundbreaking TV series that takes the viewer on an intimate journey through campuses across the country, telling each school's story through the diverse lens of its students. Hosted by The Amazing Race winner Alex Boylan, The College Tour brings equity to college readiness by providing a platform to access comprehensive and meaningful information regarding higher education anytime and anywhere, free of charge. The College Tour is available on Amazon Prime Video and on www.thecollegetour.com.

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