I admit that this school does wonders with the mind. Thomas Aquinas delves into critical thinking and reading between the text. Although this style of learning works for many people who are vocal, the school also fails to present the application of the argument. Many times, I find myself reading material that I have no interest in, because it does not apply to what I want to do.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
My mom is putting in me in a position to be at this school. My freshmen year was fun, because of the friends I made and being away from home. I would not attribute it to the atmosphere at Thomas Aquinas. They create an academic bubble of seclusion, quite literally.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
If philosophy, theology, and the classics is what you want to pursue, than by all means, this is the college for you. They are great at working with you for financial aid. They really want you to be able to comfortably afford the room and board and curriculum.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you do the summer program so you know exactly what you are getting into. Be aware that this is a very Catholic convservative school and they spread that towards every corner of the life at the school. They rules are a bit extreme, and never think that someone is not watching. At a school this small, everything gets out in the open. If you are not easily molded, I would not reccommend it.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you like to read perspectives and draw conclusions, this is your school. You must be vocal, a bit argumentative, willing to subject your thoughts to the classroom, willing to abide by the rules and prohibitions of the college, wanting school to flow through every aspect of your life, like the quiet, secluded lifestyle, and be a greek and classic writers phanatic. You really must have a passion for the curriculum and how the program works to be successful here, you can't slide by just doing the minimum, because the tutors and the students will not tolerate your apathy.
I admit that this school does wonders with the mind. Thomas Aquinas delves into critical thinking and reading between the text. Although this style of learning works for many people who are vocal, the school also fails to present the application of the argument. Many times, I find myself reading material that I have no interest in, because it does not apply to what I want to do.
My mom is putting in me in a position to be at this school. My freshmen year was fun, because of the friends I made and being away from home. I would not attribute it to the atmosphere at Thomas Aquinas. They create an academic bubble of seclusion, quite literally.
If philosophy, theology, and the classics is what you want to pursue, than by all means, this is the college for you. They are great at working with you for financial aid. They really want you to be able to comfortably afford the room and board and curriculum.
Make sure you do the summer program so you know exactly what you are getting into. Be aware that this is a very Catholic convservative school and they spread that towards every corner of the life at the school. They rules are a bit extreme, and never think that someone is not watching. At a school this small, everything gets out in the open. If you are not easily molded, I would not reccommend it.
If you like to read perspectives and draw conclusions, this is your school. You must be vocal, a bit argumentative, willing to subject your thoughts to the classroom, willing to abide by the rules and prohibitions of the college, wanting school to flow through every aspect of your life, like the quiet, secluded lifestyle, and be a greek and classic writers phanatic. You really must have a passion for the curriculum and how the program works to be successful here, you can't slide by just doing the minimum, because the tutors and the students will not tolerate your apathy.