St. Mary’s University Top Questions

I wish someone would of told me not to be overconfident in myself when it came to grades. Just because you have an A one second doesn't mean you can't get a C. You have to remain focused and dedicated to earn a certain grade.

I transfered to StMU, so I was unaware of the McNair Scholars Program. This program helps hispanic students who want to one day obtain a PhD. The program lasts for the duration of the student's time on campus and provides them with resources to conduct their own experimental research and attend conferences and symposiums. It helps tremendously when applying to graduate schools and gives research experience.

I wish I would have known it is in a bad side of town, secluded from San Antonio.

Before I came to St.Mary's University, I wish I had known how much I was going to miss my family. I had been so accustomed to seeing them everyday, I did not take as much time as I should have to cherish each moment I was with them. Because they live eight hours away, it becomes very expensive to see them whenever I feel homesick. Being away from them only makes me appreciate them more each time I see them. If it was not for FaceTime on my phone, I believe I would have gone mad.

It is a wonderful school with many resources. When a professor or staff meber says that they can help you or are there if you need anything, they truly and honestly mean it. All professors and staff are very helpful with anything you need.

Nothing really, the day I attended St. Mary's was the best day of my life. St. Mary's is my dream school and I am beyind proud of studying here. Everything I imagined it to be has been true. There is so much help being offered from the school, that it is hard to not study here.

I wish I would have known that there were not many night courses. This made it very hard to be able to have a day job and still complete my college degree. I gave up, ended leaving my job, and decided to go full-time during normal class hours (am).

Living on campus is a big distraction.

Prior to applying to St. Mary's, I attended The University of Texas - Pan American. While at my previous university, i was able to participate in various student organizations(founding one of my own) and also worked as a Resident Assistant. While I loved my previous university, I always wanted to attend St. Mary's university due to its reputation and alumni support. As a new transfer student, I was welcomed and assisted with anything i needed. The only thing I wish i had known about simply for planning would definitely have been the high cost of attendance.

Do no t major in biology! They sell it but it's not worth the pain.