Gustavus has a strong sense of community where there are plenty of opportunities to create lasting relationships. It is a Lutheran school but is very accepting of other religious practices. It's a great place to explore and learn about yourself.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Go to things like involvement fairs or activities where you can meet people. Strive to maintain those relationships as knowing people is a huge blessing.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It can be what you make it to be. Professors are mostly flexible and willing to work with you.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
There are many options to choose from. The res life staff is very organized and on top of things as well as very approachable.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Incredible food! The meal plans are also an easy thing to figure out and they make life simple.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Mankato is not far from St. Peter and there is a lot to do there. There's activities going on every night on campus though including speakers, music events, sporting events, group activities, and a number of other fun things.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
It's not a cheap place but the experience is without question worth the money.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Midnight Express is the night before finals begin where professors serve free food to students and it's basically a huge study party.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is truly something here for everyone.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
They are very on top of things and easy to contact.
Gustavus has a strong sense of community where there are plenty of opportunities to create lasting relationships. It is a Lutheran school but is very accepting of other religious practices. It's a great place to explore and learn about yourself.
Go to things like involvement fairs or activities where you can meet people. Strive to maintain those relationships as knowing people is a huge blessing.
It can be what you make it to be. Professors are mostly flexible and willing to work with you.
There are many options to choose from. The res life staff is very organized and on top of things as well as very approachable.
Incredible food! The meal plans are also an easy thing to figure out and they make life simple.
Mankato is not far from St. Peter and there is a lot to do there. There's activities going on every night on campus though including speakers, music events, sporting events, group activities, and a number of other fun things.
It's not a cheap place but the experience is without question worth the money.
Midnight Express is the night before finals begin where professors serve free food to students and it's basically a huge study party.
There is truly something here for everyone.
They are very on top of things and easy to contact.