The University of St Thomas

This school is a good school to get your education. As for the social life, it is not so great. Many of the students if not most are from the surrounding area. They already have their friends from high school and are not open to new friends. The campus is a suitcase campus as many kids go home to their parents more than three times a month. Public safety is harsh and creates a binge drinking problem. Compared to other schools the social life here is trash unless you went to high school in Minnesota and know others from there.

4th Year Male -- Class 2013

Innovation: A-, Social Life: F

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

This school is full of bros and girls that are carbon copies of one another. Obviously this is a blanket statement, and can't possible represent the entire campus population. However, if you are not willing to drink yourself to death and "pop bottles" with the bros every weekend, you're probably going to find yourself hating this school. The price tag is awesome too

4th Year Male -- Class 2012

Surrounding City: A+, Individual Value: D-