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The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of St Thomas-Saint Paul is 82%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
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What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Good advice for myself would be... always be willing to jump outside of your comfort zone and meet new people. The more you explore the campus, the more you will grow to love it and all the people. Also, never procrastinate; high school procrastination is not as painful as it is in college, because you are not paying for high school. On the note of paying, look for scholarships as much as possible, even if you do not think you will receive it, apply to it. Having free money handed to you feels wonderful and keeps you out of horrible debt. Lastly, don't play hooky to get out of work; your job is your life line and allows you to pay for things you will want and need.
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What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The check-ins at the dorms, sometimes I just want my girlfriend to be able to stay over.
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Describe the students at your school.
My classmates are friendly, academicly focused, smart, and overall great to be around.
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What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
how the administration is out to get you...
THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE THE PROFS
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What's unique about your campus?
I think that the best part about my school is the professors. They are very knowledgeable on the subjects in which they teach, and they also have out of class hours to help us when we fall behind.
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Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
A fun, energetic campus that strives for students to succeed while fostering a sense of responsibility and duty to others.
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What kind of person should not attend this school?
A person who looks to party excessively
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What kind of person should attend this school?
In my opinion, Saint Thomas is idealy fitted for a person looking to attend a smaller, close-knitted school with small class sizes and a great community feeling.
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Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
I looked at mnay private schools around Minnesota. What set the University of St. Thomas apart from the others was its location. Even though as I have mentioned above, many students travel home for the weekends, it is also a fun area to attend school at. It is very centrally located in the Twin Cities area and allows for a lot of unique experiences. I am originally from rural Minnesota, so its an interesting change to be in this much more diverse environment.
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What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I wouldn't brag about my school at all. It is a community college and provides the necessary classes needed for associates degrees or if you plan to transfer to university. Most people commute so there isn't really a burgeoning social life. It gets you where you want to go and can save you money in the long run.
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Describe your favorite campus traditions.
The University of St. Thomas is best known for being a private university, and how it accomplishes many feats in the philosophical and theological field.
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What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The main frustration I have found at the Univeristy of St. Thomas is that there are so many extra-curriculars and opportunities that I am unable to participate in every activity that I am interested in. It is a great problem to have, but I wish I had more time to be in multople places at once!
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What is your overall opinion of this school?
When I tell friends and relatives about St. Thomas, the first two things I mention are community and location.
I love the community that St. Thomas offers, and I can't imagine being a part of anything else. St. Thomas is big enough to meet new people every day, but small enough to recognize friends while walking through campus. The Tommie spirit unites the campus, and the support system reaches from classmates and teammates to professors, coaches, staff and alumni.
St. Thomas is only a block away from the gorgeous Mississippi River Boulevard, which is crowded with runners and bikers when the weather's warm. It's safely surrounded by neighborhoods and restaurants with distinct character and flavor. However, it's also only five to ten minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. It's easy to catch the free campus shuttle to Minneapolis for a Twins, Timberwolves or Vikings game, a concert on First Ave, a shopping trip to Nicollet Mall and so much more.
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What are the most popular student activities/groups?
St. Thomas offers everything from DIII varsity athletics to choirs, pre-professional clubs, service clubs, club sports and social clubs.
Athletic events like football and basketball games are popular, but plenty of students choose other things to do. I met my closest friends through a mixture of my freshman dorm floor, classes and my team.
There's never a shortage of things to do both on and off campus. St. Thomas always has discounted tickets to musicals and movies, tons of free stuff like shirts, hats and mugs and free campus activities like speakers, cook-outs and social events.
Some of the best traditions at UST are the Tommie/Johnnie games, Homecoming events, Spring Fling dance and concert and Late Night Breakfast.
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What are the academics like at your school?
My professors not only know my name but also my interests, ideas and views. I've had so many phenomenal professors that I can't pick a favorite. I've learned from every class, no matter how interesting (or once in a while boring) the professors have been.
St. Thomas has core requirements ranging from English to math to theology, but they're not overwhelming. I still had plenty of time to pick classes I was interested in taking.
For the most part, my classes have featured discussion rather than strict lectures. Students are eager to participate, which allows for more interesting classes.
The study abroad program at St. Thomas is wildly popular, and something like 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of students study abroad before graduation. Some students go for an entire semester through programs like the London Business Semester or Catholic Studies Semester in Rome, while others go to Egypt, Australia, Ireland, Thailand, Hawaii or many other locations for J-term classes.
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What is the stereotype of students at your school?
Rich, white, suburban people
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Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
The stereotypes are definitely not accurate for the overwhelming majority of St. Thomas students. Some St. Thomas students come from wealthy families, but most students are here because of scholarships and financial aid packages. The majority of students can be found volunteering in the community and are here first and foremost for a quality education.
While a large chunk of St. Thomas students are from Minnesota, there are plenty of students from other states and countries too. My friends are a mix of in- and out-of-staters, and where we live rarely makes a difference. As an out-of-state student, it was easier than I thought it'd be to make new friends through dorm floor events and campus activities.
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What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
Students at the University of St. Thomas are typically stereotyped as being spoiled, stuck-up, rich kids who wear UGG boots and North Face apparel. Just like at any school, there are students who fit the stereotype, but most do not. The majority of students are friendly, helpful and very kind. The students at St. Thomas embody the commonly used phrase, “Minnesota Nice.”
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What are your classes like?
My classes at St. Thomas are interesting and intimate, because the professor will always know you by name and will get you involved in class as much as you want to be involved in the class. Other students help facilitate the learning quite a bit, and the professors help those classroom relationships to flourish. I actually met my current girlfriend because we helped each other learn a great deal in one of our sophomore classes The classes at St. Thomas help you learn so much, but it gets absorbed without your knowledge because the classes and professors are so interesting.
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Why did you decide to go to this school?
There were a few factors that made me decide on St. Thomas. First, one of my main concerns was not being too far away from home. I live in the suburbs of the Twin Cities, so I am just far enough away from home that I feel independent, but I am still able to get home to spend time with my family and friends that I left behind. Another concern at the time was athletics. During high school, I was set on playing college Fastpitch. St. Thomas is known around Minnesota as being one of the best Fastpitch programs in its division. It turned out that once I got to college, I wanted to spend my time on different things and have new experiences, so I didn't continue playing Fastpitch. However, for anyone who is considering playing any college sport, St. Thomas has a reputation for having some of the best programs in every sport we have. My top concern in choosing a college though, was whether I could study exactly what I wanted. St. Thomas is one of the few Minnesota universities that has an English major with a Creative Writing emphasis. Most schools only have an English major. When I saw that St. Thomas could give me more than most other schools, I knew that this was my school.
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