My first semester at St. Thomas I took a full course load to start work on my Biology degree for Pre-Med. I took general Biology and Chemistry, which was a ton of work but totally worth it. The amount of information I learned from these classes prepped me for the classes I am currently in spring semester. I also took Calculus my first semester and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise; I had a great teacher who improved my math skills so much and I made new friends with the tutors in the Math Resource Center. I also took my first foreign language as part of my Core Requirements and it was the funnest class of my week, especially since my teacher was a native of Sevilla, Spain.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
St. Thomas has been one of the best experiences I have gone through in my life so far. It has opened so many doors for me and allowed me to meet so many new people who I may have never had the chance to meet. The campus is always welcoming whether it's in the fall when everyone is out in the quad playing football and reading on blankets or in the winter when everyone is sitting inside the library around Cafe Bene.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I think the sticker price on a St. Thomas education shocks a lot of people and really turns them off to considering this school as a possibility for their post secondary education. Let me be one of the many people to tell you how worth it the money actually is. I know many friends who attend large public schools where their Calculus classes may have 100-200 people in them; my Calculus class had under 20 people in it and gave us great opportunity for individual attention and time to work on the problems that were struggling with versus having to run through lessons to finish the syllabus by the end of the semester. I also think it's great that the money we invest into this school goes to pay for tutors for all students in every subject here at St. Thomas, it's a great resource that I have used for many classes. The money is also providing students with 'extra perks' you wouldn't find at a public school such as free shuttles to downtown Minneapolis or $10 dinners at Fogo de Chao.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I would advise high school students still making college decisions to start early and make a list of what you want and try your hardest not to compromise on anything you put on your list. Also if you know you want to go to a private college Minnesota Private College Week is a great chance for you to experience all the private colleges in Minnesota you wish to see in a short period of time. For students who just arn't sure check out both types of schools and make sure you tour a lot it's one of the greatest ways to get a feel for the campus.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
St. Thomas is a great school for students who are willing to be outgoing and meet tons of new people. When you're at this school it's hard not to meet people and make connections that can last a life time.
My first semester at St. Thomas I took a full course load to start work on my Biology degree for Pre-Med. I took general Biology and Chemistry, which was a ton of work but totally worth it. The amount of information I learned from these classes prepped me for the classes I am currently in spring semester. I also took Calculus my first semester and it turned out to be a blessing in disguise; I had a great teacher who improved my math skills so much and I made new friends with the tutors in the Math Resource Center. I also took my first foreign language as part of my Core Requirements and it was the funnest class of my week, especially since my teacher was a native of Sevilla, Spain.
St. Thomas has been one of the best experiences I have gone through in my life so far. It has opened so many doors for me and allowed me to meet so many new people who I may have never had the chance to meet. The campus is always welcoming whether it's in the fall when everyone is out in the quad playing football and reading on blankets or in the winter when everyone is sitting inside the library around Cafe Bene.
I think the sticker price on a St. Thomas education shocks a lot of people and really turns them off to considering this school as a possibility for their post secondary education. Let me be one of the many people to tell you how worth it the money actually is. I know many friends who attend large public schools where their Calculus classes may have 100-200 people in them; my Calculus class had under 20 people in it and gave us great opportunity for individual attention and time to work on the problems that were struggling with versus having to run through lessons to finish the syllabus by the end of the semester. I also think it's great that the money we invest into this school goes to pay for tutors for all students in every subject here at St. Thomas, it's a great resource that I have used for many classes. The money is also providing students with 'extra perks' you wouldn't find at a public school such as free shuttles to downtown Minneapolis or $10 dinners at Fogo de Chao.
I would advise high school students still making college decisions to start early and make a list of what you want and try your hardest not to compromise on anything you put on your list. Also if you know you want to go to a private college Minnesota Private College Week is a great chance for you to experience all the private colleges in Minnesota you wish to see in a short period of time. For students who just arn't sure check out both types of schools and make sure you tour a lot it's one of the greatest ways to get a feel for the campus.
St. Thomas is a great school for students who are willing to be outgoing and meet tons of new people. When you're at this school it's hard not to meet people and make connections that can last a life time.