St. Olaf is an incredible school with professors and staff who genuinely get to know the student body. You will not eat in a better cafeteria anywhere! Come find yourself as an Ole and join this incredible community.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Talk to your roommate... The land of MinnesotaNICE usually means non-confrontational and unnecessary pent up frustration. Developing interpersonal skills will only help you in the long run.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
You will work your butt off to get an A. This institution is nothing like high school so get ready to work.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dry campus means you will drink if you want to drink and you will always have friends just a few minutes away. The students are mostly respectful of decisions and values so one rarely feels pressured to do anything with which they are not comfortable.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Top of the country. You will eat really well. Seating can be a little crowded after 6pm but otherwise you make it work.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Excellent exercise facilities means you can always do something physically active by yourself or with a group. Join the intramural sports groups with friends from your hallway or stairwell. Go see the natural lands. Go visit other dorms. Go hear one of the many large music ensembles perform. Join one of the bazillion clubs.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
St. Olaf is expensive. You're going to take a financial hit but if you can make it work, you won't regret it.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The windmill right off the hill is a fun reminder of the green campus. Study in one of the new lounges of Regents or Tomson or the LINK at some point. Buy pizza from the Pause. It's the best in town and for less than $1/slice, you can't go wrong.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
All... though there is a small representation of minorities on campus. Admissions continues to push greater and greater diversity but minorities represent a small percentage of student body.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a ton to do. If you choose to hide on your computer and phone you will never see it but there are opportunities all over campus.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
None. But there is a supply of athletes and bros who will give you more than enough frat-boy-minded exposure.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
You are safe everywhere and at anytime. Safe Ride is like an on-campus taxi service and there is no charge. Other than the officers giving out excessive parking tickets, and the squirrels... the campus is very safe.
St. Olaf is an incredible school with professors and staff who genuinely get to know the student body. You will not eat in a better cafeteria anywhere! Come find yourself as an Ole and join this incredible community.
Talk to your roommate... The land of MinnesotaNICE usually means non-confrontational and unnecessary pent up frustration. Developing interpersonal skills will only help you in the long run.
You will work your butt off to get an A. This institution is nothing like high school so get ready to work.
Dry campus means you will drink if you want to drink and you will always have friends just a few minutes away. The students are mostly respectful of decisions and values so one rarely feels pressured to do anything with which they are not comfortable.
Top of the country. You will eat really well. Seating can be a little crowded after 6pm but otherwise you make it work.
Excellent exercise facilities means you can always do something physically active by yourself or with a group. Join the intramural sports groups with friends from your hallway or stairwell. Go see the natural lands. Go visit other dorms. Go hear one of the many large music ensembles perform. Join one of the bazillion clubs.
St. Olaf is expensive. You're going to take a financial hit but if you can make it work, you won't regret it.
The windmill right off the hill is a fun reminder of the green campus. Study in one of the new lounges of Regents or Tomson or the LINK at some point. Buy pizza from the Pause. It's the best in town and for less than $1/slice, you can't go wrong.
All... though there is a small representation of minorities on campus. Admissions continues to push greater and greater diversity but minorities represent a small percentage of student body.
There is a ton to do. If you choose to hide on your computer and phone you will never see it but there are opportunities all over campus.
None. But there is a supply of athletes and bros who will give you more than enough frat-boy-minded exposure.
You are safe everywhere and at anytime. Safe Ride is like an on-campus taxi service and there is no charge. Other than the officers giving out excessive parking tickets, and the squirrels... the campus is very safe.