Stetson is small but does BIG things for the community.
Stetson dares you to be significant; it's not just a stupid slogan.
Stetson offers you the freedom and support that no other school can.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Get your crazy streak out in your first semester or so, then hit the ground running. Once you find your major and where you belong you'll know and it'll be impossible to keep you away from your passions!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Hard. Not just hard, but stressful. But, you learn more than you could ever imagine. The work is worth it and you always have people to help you.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Okay, so I won't sugar-coat it. For the most part the dorms suck. There is mold and it can get nasty and there is not enough room for everyone, but Stetson is working to change it. They are building more dorms and redoing some of the old ones to be more eco-friendly and safer. Plus, they have special dorms like Wellness House (absolutely wonderful, lived there 1st semester,) pet dorms, and the really cool UVA apartments and Stetson COVE apartments.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
For food allergy babies like I am, opt out of the meal plan. Do what ever it takes, because the cross-contamination is... frightful. If you aren't so sensitive the food isn't all that bad, but it isn't really healthy. There are SGA bills in the works to push the school toward greener food with more sustainability and healthier options.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Frats? Check. Clubs? Check. Pubs? Check.
But are those really fun? Nope, not in my opinion.
I love the area around Stetson U, because there are amazing forests and beaches. And there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer through groups like Circle K, Hatter Historical Hikers, and the monthly Into the Streets event. Plus there are always some really cool events put on by Hatter Productions (a board of students.)
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Stetson is dang expensive, but they help out a lot! I received scholarships for grades and vocal performance. Make sure you check out all your options because even though Stetson seems out of reach, it is not. You can defiantly find money through cool programs like Cappex and other scholarship engines.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Tell people your birthday.... so they can through you in the fountain! And then y'all can get yelled at by P-safe! It's a grand ol' time. There are cool events all the time and there is always the ghost tours put on by the History Club, by the way, Stetson is totally haunted. Go into Elizabeth Hall with a recorder and some ghost knowledge from TV shows and you'll see. Go during a hurricane black out like my friends and I did our first semester, it'll help you to not sleep when you study for finals! And during finals they give out coffee and cookies in the library.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you want a personalized education, this is the school for you. If you want to be able to say It's a-me! Mario! when your teacher Dr. Mario Rodriguez walks into class the first day and have the Professor be totally cool with it, this is the school for you. If you don't mind having a creepy mascot, this is the school for you. If you want to ride bikes for a class about ecology, this is definitively the school for you!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Clubs are super great and active! Best part is you can start any club you feel Stetson needs. This year I'm starting Hatter Historical Hikers and we are volunteering at parks, presenting for cultural credit at school, holding fundraising events, making recycled material into usable decorations, and going on trips to the Keys and St. Augustine. Plus, I'm involved with two awesome club sports, Stetson Sand Volleyball and Equestrian Club. Not only do these clubs do shows and play in tournaments, but they build a network of care for their members. There is always something going on.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek Life is totally different than most schools. Because we are so small there is very little clique-ish activity and being a non-Greek isn't a bad thing either. I'm not exactly your typical Greek either. I'm kinda lame and not at all a sorority girl, but I hold myself up to a high standard of academia. I'm not easy or rude and I don't have a lot of money. It's totally different than what you'd expect. I could tell you that all I want, but you just have to see for yourself.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
P-Safe is safe! But very chill, so if you aren't making a lot of noise or endangering others and yourself they don't rag on you. They drive around with their cool golf carts and offer students rides, even if they are intoxicated. There are loads of emergency poles and I have never felt endangered, on-campus. Off campus is a different story. Some areas are... sketchy. Just be smart and don't travel alone at night. I've never felt really worried, but just a bit nervous so it's not that bad.
Stetson is small but does BIG things for the community. Stetson dares you to be significant; it's not just a stupid slogan. Stetson offers you the freedom and support that no other school can.
Get your crazy streak out in your first semester or so, then hit the ground running. Once you find your major and where you belong you'll know and it'll be impossible to keep you away from your passions!
Hard. Not just hard, but stressful. But, you learn more than you could ever imagine. The work is worth it and you always have people to help you.
Okay, so I won't sugar-coat it. For the most part the dorms suck. There is mold and it can get nasty and there is not enough room for everyone, but Stetson is working to change it. They are building more dorms and redoing some of the old ones to be more eco-friendly and safer. Plus, they have special dorms like Wellness House (absolutely wonderful, lived there 1st semester,) pet dorms, and the really cool UVA apartments and Stetson COVE apartments.
For food allergy babies like I am, opt out of the meal plan. Do what ever it takes, because the cross-contamination is... frightful. If you aren't so sensitive the food isn't all that bad, but it isn't really healthy. There are SGA bills in the works to push the school toward greener food with more sustainability and healthier options.
Frats? Check. Clubs? Check. Pubs? Check. But are those really fun? Nope, not in my opinion. I love the area around Stetson U, because there are amazing forests and beaches. And there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer through groups like Circle K, Hatter Historical Hikers, and the monthly Into the Streets event. Plus there are always some really cool events put on by Hatter Productions (a board of students.)
Stetson is dang expensive, but they help out a lot! I received scholarships for grades and vocal performance. Make sure you check out all your options because even though Stetson seems out of reach, it is not. You can defiantly find money through cool programs like Cappex and other scholarship engines.
Tell people your birthday.... so they can through you in the fountain! And then y'all can get yelled at by P-safe! It's a grand ol' time. There are cool events all the time and there is always the ghost tours put on by the History Club, by the way, Stetson is totally haunted. Go into Elizabeth Hall with a recorder and some ghost knowledge from TV shows and you'll see. Go during a hurricane black out like my friends and I did our first semester, it'll help you to not sleep when you study for finals! And during finals they give out coffee and cookies in the library.
If you want a personalized education, this is the school for you. If you want to be able to say It's a-me! Mario! when your teacher Dr. Mario Rodriguez walks into class the first day and have the Professor be totally cool with it, this is the school for you. If you don't mind having a creepy mascot, this is the school for you. If you want to ride bikes for a class about ecology, this is definitively the school for you!
Clubs are super great and active! Best part is you can start any club you feel Stetson needs. This year I'm starting Hatter Historical Hikers and we are volunteering at parks, presenting for cultural credit at school, holding fundraising events, making recycled material into usable decorations, and going on trips to the Keys and St. Augustine. Plus, I'm involved with two awesome club sports, Stetson Sand Volleyball and Equestrian Club. Not only do these clubs do shows and play in tournaments, but they build a network of care for their members. There is always something going on.
Greek Life is totally different than most schools. Because we are so small there is very little clique-ish activity and being a non-Greek isn't a bad thing either. I'm not exactly your typical Greek either. I'm kinda lame and not at all a sorority girl, but I hold myself up to a high standard of academia. I'm not easy or rude and I don't have a lot of money. It's totally different than what you'd expect. I could tell you that all I want, but you just have to see for yourself.
P-Safe is safe! But very chill, so if you aren't making a lot of noise or endangering others and yourself they don't rag on you. They drive around with their cool golf carts and offer students rides, even if they are intoxicated. There are loads of emergency poles and I have never felt endangered, on-campus. Off campus is a different story. Some areas are... sketchy. Just be smart and don't travel alone at night. I've never felt really worried, but just a bit nervous so it's not that bad.