A highly intellectual, academically rigorous environment.
A pre-determined, everyone takes the same classes, Great Books curriculum.
Located in a beautiful town, near the Naval Academy.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you're ready to be challenged and stretched fully (academically). Visit the school and ask questions. Visit the website and read everything. Do the overnight, where you'll be able to sit in classes and a seminar. Don't be afraid to do a second overnight.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The academic rigour embraced at St. Johns should be given more than 5 stars. It was ranked more rigorous than Harvard or Yale in one review of academic rigour. Discussion based, there aren't right answers so much as there are important, bigger questions to be asked and explored. St. Johns follows the mandatory Great Books curriculum. Ancient Greek, French, maths beginning with Euclid, the Great Books through seminar and tutorials, the sciences, etc. It isn't easy but it's very rewarding. Since everyone is reading or has read the same things, you can always find help from other students and tutors in areas you're struggling with.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is average. There is the stated expectation that students be quiet upon request, and that the need to study in quiet be respected over the urge to engage in load activity that might distract fellow students.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food and dining options are good, not amazing, but good for a college. They offer made to order sandwiches and omelets most lunches, and have vegetarian and special dietary needs options as well.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The town is really great, it's small and beautiful, right on the water. There is plenty to do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The problem with St. Johns is the cost! It is quite expensive, but they do have on campus jobs available, merit and financial need scholarships. You can also get loans.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Don Rag--you can read about it here: http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/parents/AN/letterhome/donrag_f08.shtml
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Intelligent, curious, those wanting to be challenged academically.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are many intramural sports and activities. The focus however is on the Great Books, not a football team or athletics. St. Johns is best for intellectual students, wanting to discuss the Great Books and ask the Bigger Questions. Rather than someone hoping to join the NFL through college football fame.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
The only Greek life at St. Johns is the rigorous Ancient Greek language tutorials and the study of Ancient Greek literature (Plato, etc.). There are no fraternities or sororities.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
It is a safe location, with camus security and an open dialogue between staff and the students, which creates a safer environment.
A highly intellectual, academically rigorous environment. A pre-determined, everyone takes the same classes, Great Books curriculum. Located in a beautiful town, near the Naval Academy.
Make sure you're ready to be challenged and stretched fully (academically). Visit the school and ask questions. Visit the website and read everything. Do the overnight, where you'll be able to sit in classes and a seminar. Don't be afraid to do a second overnight.
The academic rigour embraced at St. Johns should be given more than 5 stars. It was ranked more rigorous than Harvard or Yale in one review of academic rigour. Discussion based, there aren't right answers so much as there are important, bigger questions to be asked and explored. St. Johns follows the mandatory Great Books curriculum. Ancient Greek, French, maths beginning with Euclid, the Great Books through seminar and tutorials, the sciences, etc. It isn't easy but it's very rewarding. Since everyone is reading or has read the same things, you can always find help from other students and tutors in areas you're struggling with.
Dorm life is average. There is the stated expectation that students be quiet upon request, and that the need to study in quiet be respected over the urge to engage in load activity that might distract fellow students.
The food and dining options are good, not amazing, but good for a college. They offer made to order sandwiches and omelets most lunches, and have vegetarian and special dietary needs options as well.
The town is really great, it's small and beautiful, right on the water. There is plenty to do.
The problem with St. Johns is the cost! It is quite expensive, but they do have on campus jobs available, merit and financial need scholarships. You can also get loans.
Don Rag--you can read about it here: http://www.stjohnscollege.edu/parents/AN/letterhome/donrag_f08.shtml
Intelligent, curious, those wanting to be challenged academically.
There are many intramural sports and activities. The focus however is on the Great Books, not a football team or athletics. St. Johns is best for intellectual students, wanting to discuss the Great Books and ask the Bigger Questions. Rather than someone hoping to join the NFL through college football fame.
The only Greek life at St. Johns is the rigorous Ancient Greek language tutorials and the study of Ancient Greek literature (Plato, etc.). There are no fraternities or sororities.
It is a safe location, with camus security and an open dialogue between staff and the students, which creates a safer environment.