As long as you're willing to put in the effort, you'll definitely learn a lot at St. John's. When you're picking out your classes, make sure to check ratemyproffesor.com first - you'll most likely end up with good professors that way. Participate in your classes and show that you care by doing your work. The classes are fairly small so professors will likely be able to tell who's a slacker and who's actually paying attention.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
There's definitely a lot to do on campus. There's activities all the time and there's also a lot to do around the area. St. John's location makes it fairly easy to get to Manhattan and there's even a free shuttle that goes to various places nearby and to the Manhattan campus. Also, there's a lot of opportunities to give back to the community through various volunteering activities.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
While St. John's is a private university with a hefty price tag, they have a tremendous amount of scholarship money available. Almost everyone I know here has received a scholarship that is beyond generous and many of them even have full (tuition) scholarships. When you ask students why they picked St. John's, most of them will probably say Because they gave me the most money.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Don't be fooled by first impressions. When I first visited the campus, I put St. John's on the bottom of the list of schools I applied to. But after I found out they were going to cover all of the tuition costs plus around half of my room and board, my parents urged me to re-consider. I'm glad I did because I grew to love St. John's through my subsequent visits.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you want a campus with a lot of diversity and to be close to the city, St. John's is most definitely the place for you. If you strive to succeed, the smaller class sizes here and the opportunities available to you at St. John's will help you to achieve your goals. Be willing to get involved on campus, and you'll love it here.
As long as you're willing to put in the effort, you'll definitely learn a lot at St. John's. When you're picking out your classes, make sure to check ratemyproffesor.com first - you'll most likely end up with good professors that way. Participate in your classes and show that you care by doing your work. The classes are fairly small so professors will likely be able to tell who's a slacker and who's actually paying attention.
There's definitely a lot to do on campus. There's activities all the time and there's also a lot to do around the area. St. John's location makes it fairly easy to get to Manhattan and there's even a free shuttle that goes to various places nearby and to the Manhattan campus. Also, there's a lot of opportunities to give back to the community through various volunteering activities.
While St. John's is a private university with a hefty price tag, they have a tremendous amount of scholarship money available. Almost everyone I know here has received a scholarship that is beyond generous and many of them even have full (tuition) scholarships. When you ask students why they picked St. John's, most of them will probably say Because they gave me the most money.
Don't be fooled by first impressions. When I first visited the campus, I put St. John's on the bottom of the list of schools I applied to. But after I found out they were going to cover all of the tuition costs plus around half of my room and board, my parents urged me to re-consider. I'm glad I did because I grew to love St. John's through my subsequent visits.
If you want a campus with a lot of diversity and to be close to the city, St. John's is most definitely the place for you. If you strive to succeed, the smaller class sizes here and the opportunities available to you at St. John's will help you to achieve your goals. Be willing to get involved on campus, and you'll love it here.