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There’s a place where students from all walks of life—readers, rebels, skeptics, artists—can tackle the world’s oldest problems with fresh conversations. It’s a place for curious minds looking for a college major that cuts out the noise of textbooks, lectures, and tests. And it’s a place for you, where you can hone your unique voice in a community built for collaboration and curiosity. Your journey to further develop your mind starts here, with the Shimer Great Books School at North Central College.

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