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From a science standpoint, St.Quite BrightBiology
From a science standpoint, St. Thomas is a great school. There are many opportunities for undergraduate research that I feel are much more difficult to come by at larger research universities that are grad student based. The Biology department is also very well staffed and has some outstanding professors that care about your progress. As far as campus life goes, it is not as bad as many people say. It is located in St. Paul and there are a lot of small restaurants and bars within a few miles (might be a stretch to walk), and not everyone leaves on weekends. The people are generally very nice, and making friends was never an issue, but it can be annoying dealing with some of the trust fund kids. Overall, I had a very positive experience and I highly recommend St. Thomas.
1st Year Male -- Class 2013
Education Quality: A+, Campus Aesthetics: F
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From an academic standpoint, St.Quite BrightUndecided
From an academic standpoint, St. Thomas has been a great school. I have enjoyed my classes and learned a lot, and I feel challenged but able to keep up. The professors I have had have been wonderful teachers, and very available for help.

I work in an office on campus and I couldn't be happier with my job. The adult workers are very kind and respectful and approachable, and my duties are interesting and have taught me a lot about the business world.

The campus is absolutely beautiful and well maintained, and the dorms aren't bad either - nothing to rave about though.

DO NOT LIVE ON SOUTH CAMPUS IF YOU VALUE YOUR REPUTATION. I did, and I actually love south campus, but it's SO true that the second people hear you live there, they judge you. It's also much harder to make friends when you live on "that side" of campus.

People at UST are NOT friendly. Don't expect to have a social life unless you plan to get involved in a sport or RHA (resident life association) or some other club. It seems like no one is out to just make friends with others in their classes or dorms or whatever. I don't play a sport and I haven't found a club I'm interested in, so it's been nearly impossible for me to make friends.

It's true that everyone goes to the U of M to party on weekends. The school completely empties out between Friday and Sunday. Plan on bringing a fake ID and knowing someone at the U if you want to have fun. I definitely regret my decision to come to UST and I'm looking at schools to transfer to after this year (I'm a sophomore). Most people I talk to in class aren't in love with the school. It's bearable because of how much I appreciate the academics, but only just.

1st Year Female -- Class 2015
Campus Aesthetics: A+, Education Quality: F
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Honestly, the people in here bitching about theQuite BrightFinance
Honestly, the people in here bitching about the rich kids or the Catholicism of St. Thomas would bitch no matter where they went. The school is expensive, there is going to be rich kids. It's also a Catholic school, so yes there is Catholic teachings. They don't force religion onto you. I've argued both sides of the Bible (mainly because it is sort of fun to get the seminarians pissed off) and my grade was never discounted. The finance program is basically the shit. I have very bright friends who also majored in finance at other schools in mn and I am much better set up for success. I received recommendation letters from all of my professors and never once had to even interview for an internship. I just got recommended and no questions were asked. Don't get me wrong, I do still know how to drop dick on an interview. But yeah St. Thomas is the shit. Girls are fucking hot too.
3rd Year Male -- Class 2012
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