It is a great and welcoming community. The university really tries to help students become involved in activities around campus which they have plenty of. The academics are focused on being hands on and giving plenty of opportunity for real life experiences.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you come to Stout then make sure to live in the dorms for your first year. It helps you get to know at least 30 people who live on your floor. Try to participate religiously in one club that you are interested in. Attend as much as you can in order to get the full college experience.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Art Majors here are tough but all of the hard work seems to pay off in the end. As for other majors I don't have much knowledge but most people seem to be able to manage their work load.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The RA's here are really good about being there to help and support students. There are random nights where my dorm floor goes to the Commons to eat dinner and on holidays we throw parties in the Hall's basement.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
It's not like meals back home but you can't complain too much. They have vegan meals that are available upon request and have a few nights each year that have a themed meal. The last themed meal we had was Sports Night where we had unlimited wings and pizza as well as the normal sides and such.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are an endless amount of parties here on the weekends. Menomonie has many restaurants that are within walking distance (as far as a college student goes) and a theater which is a little further down the road. If you're in the dorms you can check out sports equipment, ping pong paddles, pool table sticks and movies from the front desk. You can also rent cooking pots and pans, anything you would need to cook or bake, and make some fun goodies with your friends.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Stout is a fairly cheap University especially with all of the financial aids and scholarship opportunities. Also, Stout has a 97% job placement rate within 6 months after graduation in which those jobs make a fair amount of money.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There is a very unhealthy obsession with squirrels here... there has been chatter about changing our mascot from the Blue Devils to the Stout Squirrels.
In the Memorial Student Center there is a triangular shaped study nook with pillows and color changing lights that is a popular place to study.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no shortage of clubs here on campus but if there isn't one you are interested in then it is easy to start one up all on your own.
It is a great and welcoming community. The university really tries to help students become involved in activities around campus which they have plenty of. The academics are focused on being hands on and giving plenty of opportunity for real life experiences.
If you come to Stout then make sure to live in the dorms for your first year. It helps you get to know at least 30 people who live on your floor. Try to participate religiously in one club that you are interested in. Attend as much as you can in order to get the full college experience.
Art Majors here are tough but all of the hard work seems to pay off in the end. As for other majors I don't have much knowledge but most people seem to be able to manage their work load.
The RA's here are really good about being there to help and support students. There are random nights where my dorm floor goes to the Commons to eat dinner and on holidays we throw parties in the Hall's basement.
It's not like meals back home but you can't complain too much. They have vegan meals that are available upon request and have a few nights each year that have a themed meal. The last themed meal we had was Sports Night where we had unlimited wings and pizza as well as the normal sides and such.
There are an endless amount of parties here on the weekends. Menomonie has many restaurants that are within walking distance (as far as a college student goes) and a theater which is a little further down the road. If you're in the dorms you can check out sports equipment, ping pong paddles, pool table sticks and movies from the front desk. You can also rent cooking pots and pans, anything you would need to cook or bake, and make some fun goodies with your friends.
Stout is a fairly cheap University especially with all of the financial aids and scholarship opportunities. Also, Stout has a 97% job placement rate within 6 months after graduation in which those jobs make a fair amount of money.
There is a very unhealthy obsession with squirrels here... there has been chatter about changing our mascot from the Blue Devils to the Stout Squirrels. In the Memorial Student Center there is a triangular shaped study nook with pillows and color changing lights that is a popular place to study.
There is no shortage of clubs here on campus but if there isn't one you are interested in then it is easy to start one up all on your own.