College of Saint Benedict

College of Saint Benedict

Saint Joseph, MN, USA
Private
4 Year

Samantha's Review

Review of College of Saint Benedict

from St. Cloud, MN

Describe your college in three sentences.

CSBSJU is an excellent community oriented school. It focuses on quality of learning instead of a grade. The food at Gorecki is fantastic!

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Go to a class you may be interested in. Do an overnight stay with a current student in the dorm. Ask plenty of questions.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

The programs are tough, but the professors make them enjoyable and they help out a lot.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The organizations on campus that deal with residential life are fantastic and they are always creating new ways to be involved.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The food is delicious and there is always plenty of variety. The college makes sure you can enjoy a nice sit down meal or grab something to go.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Swim in Lake Sagatagan Go on the Chapel Walk Ballroom Dance Club Intramurals

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

It is a pricey school, but they deliver results

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

The Chapel Walk is fabled by Bennies and Johnnies as an indication of the likelihood of marriage. If a Bennie and Johnnie go on the Chapel Walk together, they have a high chance of getting married. The ties into another tradition of Bennies and Johnnies having a high marriage rate.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Highly motivated Go getters Extroverts and introverts

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There is somewhat of an involvement cult at CSBSJU. Most students are in multiple activities plus sports, music, and rigorous academics.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

One sorority: AKS Service club-no sorority house

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

Campus is very safe and school security is happy to provide escorts.