St Bonaventure University

St Bonaventure University

Saint Bonaventure, NY, USA
Private
4 Year

Heather's Review

Review of St Bonaventure University

from Penn Yan, NY

Do you feel you’re learning a lot?

I know one thing students hate are mandatory classes; but honestly these classes, at Bonaventure called CLARE courses, give you a wider range of knowledge. I'm learning things I wouldn't in my major and I find it really interesting. Granted some are more interesting than others, they all teach you a lot.

Do you enjoy the experience at your school?

I absolutely love it here at St. Bonaventure, the smallish campus makes it easy to know your professors and you get to know the people in your major as you have similar classes. Everything here is really personal and there are always a lot of different things going on to appeal to every one's interests. There's something for everyone here.

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

Honestly, college isn't cheap. That's probably why you're on this site. But a good college education is worth it. Private Catholic universities are highly regarded as good schools and I'd put St. Bonaventure at the top of that list; the food is good, the housing is nice, you don't have to pay extra to go to the gym, the classes and interesting and personal, and your professors actually know who you are. At St. Bonaventure you get your bang for your buck.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Take advantage of the clubs offered! You get to meet a lot of people with similar interests and they look great on resumes. Work hard in class, your professor knows who you are and recognizes hard work and initiative. This is good when you need letters of recommendation. Get to know the people on your floor, but don't just limit it to that, know people from other floors and dorms too. But most of all have a good time, you'll always manage this here.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

Those who are interested in getting a higher education, outgoing, have goals, like having activities to do, and those who want to become extraordinary!