Stonehill College is by far one of the most outstanding colleges in the nation, rated #9 in the country after the Ivy Leagues. Not only are the opportunities for employment connection, internships, and employment after you receive your degree at an exceedingly high percentage, but the professors, classes, and the methods for the holistic education of a person also go above and beyond to really create the best imaginable education for you. And besides the brilliant educational aspect that the school has to offer, Stonehill's community is so tight-knit and caring for one another that you would rarely find such an atmosphere at any other school.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are looking for a smaller campus in which you would really be able to become involved with activities, work, studies, and service, become close with your professors and peers, and get one of the best educations in the nation, then Stonehill would be a perfect fit for you. It has so much to offer in the sense that the college really aspires within its mission to create a holistic education and development of each individual, and pushing forward a chain reaction to the world within that formation of each student.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The courses and the professors can be quite demanding at Stonehill. The course-load does depend on each professor, but most of the courses are thought-intensive and promote a progressive philosophy within the educational methods so as to encourage students to think critically and to apply what they are learning to different areas of their lives and to the issues that the world is facing currently.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorm life is a good time; granted, yes you have communal bathrooms as a freshman, and the rooms are by no means what you would call a suite, but they are still roomy enough that you would have extra space left over if you kept it neat. The RAs are also awesome and plan many activities for their residents so that the community within a certain hall is able to come about. The dorms are not really too noisy and many people are very respectful of one another. Another great thing that can't be stressed enough is the sense of belonging and of community within the dorms; for an example, over Christmas time, every specific hall in my building had a contest against one another to see who could decorate their hall the best, or who could come up with the best theme. It was all in good fun, of course, but the whole building came together to decorate and to get everyone in the Christmas spirit, and it was always uplifting to come into a place that looked and felt like home.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Stonehill's food comes through Sodexo. Sodexo does have a wide variety of options every night, from the deli to the pasta and pizza, to the main dish, to the vegetarian, to the international, to the bakery, and more. Of course, having a home-cooked meal is always preferred, but the food options that Stonehill has are always edible and most of the time delicious. The distance to walk to get the food is not that bad either, it is located pretty centrally on campus for everyone. Plus, Stonehill has Dunkins and Starbucks on campus, which is awesome for people who prefer one over the other. The meal plan is also very reasonable as well; it is a set balance of a system, so you swipe your card for the set amount of money that a meal/food costs, and you can upgrade or downgrade to a new plan based upon your needs. After the first semester, any money leftover from your card is transferred over as an addition for the next semester, so you can even splurge second semester if you really wanted to!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Easton is a pretty quaint area, but it is located very conveniently about a half hour from Boston, and it is also right near the Braintree Mall Plaza, which the Stonehill Shuttle takes you to both (for free!) around the clock! With those areas, there is no way that you could get bored! Also on campus, there is a wide variety of clubs and sports that could fit the need/passion of any student. Also, for those that like to go outside, there are two nature trails on campus itself! In walking distance from the school, there is also Daddy's Dairy (which has its own purple Stonehill sprinkles for school pride!), Bertuccis, Panera Bread, the famous Back Bay Bagels, and an Orange Leaf! There are so many things to do on campus and off that I never find myself bored.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Stonehill is definitely an expensive school, but the money that it gives back totally makes up for it. Multiple notorious magazines have designated Stonehill as one of the financially smartest schools to look into, and the opportunities and gateways that the college opens up to its students is priceless.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students that want to really excel in their education, who want to make a difference, and who want to become involved closely with their community and friends would find themselves at home at Stonehill.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is something for everyone at Stonehill: Outdoors Club, Ski Club, Theatre (Company and Musical Theatre Club), multiple choirs to choose from, Into-The-Streets (a service club), the Diversity club, different varsity and intramural sports, among so many other things. Someone would always find something that suits them here.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek life, but I feel that this adds to the community and the equality that the college stands for.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I feel completely safe on my campus at all times. Even when we do have health/safety scares, I see the community coming together to help each other in times of need, always caring for one another to make sure that everyone is okay, and that family sense in itself makes me feel very secure.
Stonehill College is by far one of the most outstanding colleges in the nation, rated #9 in the country after the Ivy Leagues. Not only are the opportunities for employment connection, internships, and employment after you receive your degree at an exceedingly high percentage, but the professors, classes, and the methods for the holistic education of a person also go above and beyond to really create the best imaginable education for you. And besides the brilliant educational aspect that the school has to offer, Stonehill's community is so tight-knit and caring for one another that you would rarely find such an atmosphere at any other school.
If you are looking for a smaller campus in which you would really be able to become involved with activities, work, studies, and service, become close with your professors and peers, and get one of the best educations in the nation, then Stonehill would be a perfect fit for you. It has so much to offer in the sense that the college really aspires within its mission to create a holistic education and development of each individual, and pushing forward a chain reaction to the world within that formation of each student.
The courses and the professors can be quite demanding at Stonehill. The course-load does depend on each professor, but most of the courses are thought-intensive and promote a progressive philosophy within the educational methods so as to encourage students to think critically and to apply what they are learning to different areas of their lives and to the issues that the world is facing currently.
The dorm life is a good time; granted, yes you have communal bathrooms as a freshman, and the rooms are by no means what you would call a suite, but they are still roomy enough that you would have extra space left over if you kept it neat. The RAs are also awesome and plan many activities for their residents so that the community within a certain hall is able to come about. The dorms are not really too noisy and many people are very respectful of one another. Another great thing that can't be stressed enough is the sense of belonging and of community within the dorms; for an example, over Christmas time, every specific hall in my building had a contest against one another to see who could decorate their hall the best, or who could come up with the best theme. It was all in good fun, of course, but the whole building came together to decorate and to get everyone in the Christmas spirit, and it was always uplifting to come into a place that looked and felt like home.
Stonehill's food comes through Sodexo. Sodexo does have a wide variety of options every night, from the deli to the pasta and pizza, to the main dish, to the vegetarian, to the international, to the bakery, and more. Of course, having a home-cooked meal is always preferred, but the food options that Stonehill has are always edible and most of the time delicious. The distance to walk to get the food is not that bad either, it is located pretty centrally on campus for everyone. Plus, Stonehill has Dunkins and Starbucks on campus, which is awesome for people who prefer one over the other. The meal plan is also very reasonable as well; it is a set balance of a system, so you swipe your card for the set amount of money that a meal/food costs, and you can upgrade or downgrade to a new plan based upon your needs. After the first semester, any money leftover from your card is transferred over as an addition for the next semester, so you can even splurge second semester if you really wanted to!
Easton is a pretty quaint area, but it is located very conveniently about a half hour from Boston, and it is also right near the Braintree Mall Plaza, which the Stonehill Shuttle takes you to both (for free!) around the clock! With those areas, there is no way that you could get bored! Also on campus, there is a wide variety of clubs and sports that could fit the need/passion of any student. Also, for those that like to go outside, there are two nature trails on campus itself! In walking distance from the school, there is also Daddy's Dairy (which has its own purple Stonehill sprinkles for school pride!), Bertuccis, Panera Bread, the famous Back Bay Bagels, and an Orange Leaf! There are so many things to do on campus and off that I never find myself bored.
Stonehill is definitely an expensive school, but the money that it gives back totally makes up for it. Multiple notorious magazines have designated Stonehill as one of the financially smartest schools to look into, and the opportunities and gateways that the college opens up to its students is priceless.
Students that want to really excel in their education, who want to make a difference, and who want to become involved closely with their community and friends would find themselves at home at Stonehill.
There is something for everyone at Stonehill: Outdoors Club, Ski Club, Theatre (Company and Musical Theatre Club), multiple choirs to choose from, Into-The-Streets (a service club), the Diversity club, different varsity and intramural sports, among so many other things. Someone would always find something that suits them here.
There is no Greek life, but I feel that this adds to the community and the equality that the college stands for.
I feel completely safe on my campus at all times. Even when we do have health/safety scares, I see the community coming together to help each other in times of need, always caring for one another to make sure that everyone is okay, and that family sense in itself makes me feel very secure.