There truly is an opportunity to learn a great deal at St. Johns. They have a wide area of studies ranging from Anthropology and Psychology to Computer Science and Law. Even within the classes, the environment is set for comfortable learning. Classrooms are small to accommodate personal attention and engagement. The student-professor relationship that you have here sets St. Johns apart from other colleges. Alongside with classes, there are many organizations and societies that can parallel with your learning in your class. Technology is also not a stranger to St. Johns University. They have many web resources, that can help student connect and learn. Honestly, without these extra resources, you are bound to feel that sinking bored feeling while in a few of your classes at least 5 times. It happens to a lot of us but it’s natural. St. Johns seems to understand that and that’s why they have and are continuing to create new things for us students. It is not only the Professors and classes but the interactions you have with your fellow classmates are extremely helpful. Most classes do start out with people being quite and keeping to themselves or their friends. But don’t worry because there is just something about these classes that gets people to start interacting and the whole thing becomes more like a group of people instead of just a class. These classes are no joke; besides the core curriculum you major can put you into some serious classes. Having lighthearted but very professional instructors along with a group of people learning and interacting together brings many new and innovative ideas to the table. This will defiantly help in those times when you homework assignments give a big surprise and you are sitting there for hours trying to figure it out.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
For me this is a great place to be. It is far enough from home to get the great college experience but close enough still to have the support of my family and friends. I originally am a long distance college experience king of guy but I found his location to be very comfortable. The Queens campus is pretty open and suburban. Great landscape and amazing views to wake up to on a weekend are definitely something that kept a lot of students happy. The surrounding area is nice but not as engaging as a city. However, one simple train ride or shuttle bus ride can get right into Manhattan along with many other students any day of the week. Also, the Manhattan campus is amazing too. It feels like living in a hotel. Free shuttle bus transportation to the Queens campus everyday and at night you have the whole city at your disposal. Dorm life is also good too. Dorm rooms are good size and have pleasant accommodations. Most likely you will be rooming with someone, but at least it’s more like one or two people instead of eight. There are also townhouses which are just plain awesome and the new dorm the built nearby which has a lot of space. If you have picky preferences like I do when it comes to living conditions, you might be really pleased with the campus life hear. And if there is a problem with anything, there is a Resident life team that works along with your R.A and R.D to help you out.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
St. John’s is not the cheapest University in the world. No need to fret because there are so many opportunities for aid. The amount of aid and financial opportunities that you can be a part of is so large; I am still applying to some right now while having a few under my belt. The compensation you get for coming to a private university like this is really generous for more that 80 percent of the student body. One reason could be due to the massive amount of alumni that St. John’s has and they help out in big ways such as scholarships, internships and job opportunities. St. John’s have different payment plans to accommodate the different situations its students can be in. When you arrive here, you will easily see how in tune people are with financial aid. When you ask students why they chose to go to St. John's, most of them will probably say “Because they gave me the most money.” St. John’s University is also pretty nice to its students throughout the years. With tuition the school provides students with a free laptop which becomes yours after your graduation. There's always various amounts of events that students. Just this fall there was a Maroon 5 concert that I remember many people screaming their heads off for. There are free shuttle buses that leave campus and take you into Manhattan as well as other locations if you happen to not have a car. Assortment of outlets and free resources like tutoring are just waiting for students to hold of them. In a lot of colleges, a good amount of money is going to the name. In St. John’s, the academics are really the same in a more personal environment with a less hefty price tag.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Sometimes I hear people saying that you have to do something substantial and not “coast through life” at their college. To be honest, St. John’s does not really have that kind of attitude. Instead of trying to push the students, they try to help you push yourself. St. John’s wants to have well educated and well rounded people (I bet you heard that before). However, the atmosphere here is not really like being squeezed through a bottle neck to do everything you see in your path. If you show interest in your education and try to be a bit creative, you can go really far, especially with the help you can receive here. At my high school, St. Johns was not really high on people’s lists. A lot of us thought that the more expensive meant the more prestigious while at the same time trying to not pay a lot for college. I did not realize how silly and counter-productive I was until my senior year in high school when my college advisor talked to me about St. John’s. He said that St. John’s was a very important school, especially in the New York area and in turn the nation. I was told how this private university was very well known and how the St. John’s name on a resume can raises eyebrows. With the many networks and resources available to you on campus or online, St. John’s University can be in some respects a big bundle of opportunities. With all of this you become a better person dynamically, which is one of the most important reasons of college right? Don’t be pressured to do anything, college life is different for everyone. St. John’s wants you to make a difference in yourself before so you can make a difference in the areas around you. As long as you’re willing to put in the effort to work hard and meet new people, you can have a great time here.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
St. John’s is great for self-motivated and passionate students and even for students who is looking for great networking opportunities. The campus is not as big as some other campuses so you don’t have to cross a river or freeway to get to the other sides. Things are a good length apart and there are still other campuses elsewhere besides the Queens one and relationship between all of them is real nice and enjoyable. Everyone can find a place to fit in here, but it is firstly important to be humble and grounded, and confident in your own abilities. There are some people here who are using St. John’s to go to very high and prestigious graduate schools or even as a large stepping stone to transfer into other colleges between years. Not everyone has the same goal as each other, but you do not have to feel intimidated. The graduates here are really nice to you and help you out sometimes. For the most part, things are really friendly here and easy to get along with while you are working on your studies. Ultimately, St. John’s University is great for those students who can take on a challenge and realize their full potentials so they can go to place that can help them harness it.
There truly is an opportunity to learn a great deal at St. Johns. They have a wide area of studies ranging from Anthropology and Psychology to Computer Science and Law. Even within the classes, the environment is set for comfortable learning. Classrooms are small to accommodate personal attention and engagement. The student-professor relationship that you have here sets St. Johns apart from other colleges. Alongside with classes, there are many organizations and societies that can parallel with your learning in your class. Technology is also not a stranger to St. Johns University. They have many web resources, that can help student connect and learn. Honestly, without these extra resources, you are bound to feel that sinking bored feeling while in a few of your classes at least 5 times. It happens to a lot of us but it’s natural. St. Johns seems to understand that and that’s why they have and are continuing to create new things for us students. It is not only the Professors and classes but the interactions you have with your fellow classmates are extremely helpful. Most classes do start out with people being quite and keeping to themselves or their friends. But don’t worry because there is just something about these classes that gets people to start interacting and the whole thing becomes more like a group of people instead of just a class. These classes are no joke; besides the core curriculum you major can put you into some serious classes. Having lighthearted but very professional instructors along with a group of people learning and interacting together brings many new and innovative ideas to the table. This will defiantly help in those times when you homework assignments give a big surprise and you are sitting there for hours trying to figure it out.
For me this is a great place to be. It is far enough from home to get the great college experience but close enough still to have the support of my family and friends. I originally am a long distance college experience king of guy but I found his location to be very comfortable. The Queens campus is pretty open and suburban. Great landscape and amazing views to wake up to on a weekend are definitely something that kept a lot of students happy. The surrounding area is nice but not as engaging as a city. However, one simple train ride or shuttle bus ride can get right into Manhattan along with many other students any day of the week. Also, the Manhattan campus is amazing too. It feels like living in a hotel. Free shuttle bus transportation to the Queens campus everyday and at night you have the whole city at your disposal. Dorm life is also good too. Dorm rooms are good size and have pleasant accommodations. Most likely you will be rooming with someone, but at least it’s more like one or two people instead of eight. There are also townhouses which are just plain awesome and the new dorm the built nearby which has a lot of space. If you have picky preferences like I do when it comes to living conditions, you might be really pleased with the campus life hear. And if there is a problem with anything, there is a Resident life team that works along with your R.A and R.D to help you out.
St. John’s is not the cheapest University in the world. No need to fret because there are so many opportunities for aid. The amount of aid and financial opportunities that you can be a part of is so large; I am still applying to some right now while having a few under my belt. The compensation you get for coming to a private university like this is really generous for more that 80 percent of the student body. One reason could be due to the massive amount of alumni that St. John’s has and they help out in big ways such as scholarships, internships and job opportunities. St. John’s have different payment plans to accommodate the different situations its students can be in. When you arrive here, you will easily see how in tune people are with financial aid. When you ask students why they chose to go to St. John's, most of them will probably say “Because they gave me the most money.” St. John’s University is also pretty nice to its students throughout the years. With tuition the school provides students with a free laptop which becomes yours after your graduation. There's always various amounts of events that students. Just this fall there was a Maroon 5 concert that I remember many people screaming their heads off for. There are free shuttle buses that leave campus and take you into Manhattan as well as other locations if you happen to not have a car. Assortment of outlets and free resources like tutoring are just waiting for students to hold of them. In a lot of colleges, a good amount of money is going to the name. In St. John’s, the academics are really the same in a more personal environment with a less hefty price tag.
Sometimes I hear people saying that you have to do something substantial and not “coast through life” at their college. To be honest, St. John’s does not really have that kind of attitude. Instead of trying to push the students, they try to help you push yourself. St. John’s wants to have well educated and well rounded people (I bet you heard that before). However, the atmosphere here is not really like being squeezed through a bottle neck to do everything you see in your path. If you show interest in your education and try to be a bit creative, you can go really far, especially with the help you can receive here. At my high school, St. Johns was not really high on people’s lists. A lot of us thought that the more expensive meant the more prestigious while at the same time trying to not pay a lot for college. I did not realize how silly and counter-productive I was until my senior year in high school when my college advisor talked to me about St. John’s. He said that St. John’s was a very important school, especially in the New York area and in turn the nation. I was told how this private university was very well known and how the St. John’s name on a resume can raises eyebrows. With the many networks and resources available to you on campus or online, St. John’s University can be in some respects a big bundle of opportunities. With all of this you become a better person dynamically, which is one of the most important reasons of college right? Don’t be pressured to do anything, college life is different for everyone. St. John’s wants you to make a difference in yourself before so you can make a difference in the areas around you. As long as you’re willing to put in the effort to work hard and meet new people, you can have a great time here.
St. John’s is great for self-motivated and passionate students and even for students who is looking for great networking opportunities. The campus is not as big as some other campuses so you don’t have to cross a river or freeway to get to the other sides. Things are a good length apart and there are still other campuses elsewhere besides the Queens one and relationship between all of them is real nice and enjoyable. Everyone can find a place to fit in here, but it is firstly important to be humble and grounded, and confident in your own abilities. There are some people here who are using St. John’s to go to very high and prestigious graduate schools or even as a large stepping stone to transfer into other colleges between years. Not everyone has the same goal as each other, but you do not have to feel intimidated. The graduates here are really nice to you and help you out sometimes. For the most part, things are really friendly here and easy to get along with while you are working on your studies. Ultimately, St. John’s University is great for those students who can take on a challenge and realize their full potentials so they can go to place that can help them harness it.