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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Biology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Super Brilliant Throughout high school I was a very focused student/athlete that excelled in both while maintaining a very demanding job, to boot. I probably didn't devote as much time to my social life as I would have liked but hey I was focused on a greater goal during that time in my life. My family was close and successful, but not so successful that I lost sight of the ground. I spent my summers working on a farm and playing in various sports leagues. In my opinion I was an ideal student for whatever university I chose. St. Lawrence was one of the schools that I was accepted to, and certainly not the most prestigous. What brought me to St. Lawrence was the fact that the majority of the successful people I knew in my area were all St. Lawrence graduates, and they all knew one another and kept some kind of special relationship amongst them simply because they had once attended this school. Upon arriving to St. Lawrence I soon realized that I was surrounded by children of privelage. There were those that openly flaunted their status, and soon I realized that even the "hippies" wearing their homemade clothes and Birkenstocks had parents whose fortunes rivaled that of small third world nations. I initially was not exactly the social butterfly and I certainly felt like a fish out of water at first. The first year program was instrumental at introducing the young, naive, and generally overwhelmed college freshman to the University, the professors, the ideals of each specific department, and to their peers. Canton is certainly no metropolis which forces the students to find or create their own entertainment. It is my belief that boring people are often bored. The sheltered atmosphere of St. Lawrence is safe, clean, beautiful and above all challenging. I feel it offers a perfect environment for learning which I feel is all that you can ask of a University. I feel that it also forces the student body to create their own entertainment, in many ways, which further strengthens the community as a whole. I befriended students who came from every walk of life and found their stories and experiences to be quite valuable in many ways throughout the rest of my life. I grew both academically as well as socially while here, in ways I would not have had I been located near a larger city with all of its distractions. The true strength of St. Lawrence that many magazines and narratives miss is that of the social connections that one can make at this institution. The sons and daughters of the rich and powerful will typically become the rich and powerful of the future. I feel that the networking opportunities are second to none at St. Lawrence, and I am proud to say that I am a graduate of this great institution and cherish the memories and friendships that I made their as a student. As hard as any institution may try to better its students, the world is still what you make of it. I feel St. Lawrence, "leads the students to water, but it cannot make them all drink." Collaboration/Competitive: A+, Scholastic Success: C Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Aug 30 2008 4th Year Male -- Class 2001    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=53938&uid=988'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Psychology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright The faculty is amazing here. It seems that no matter what department I take classes in, the faculty maintains a consistently high standard of approachability. I have never encountered a professor who was unwilling to meet with me outside of class time about any concerns I may have had. They generally appreciate hard work and recognize students' achievements, or help them in areas where they may be lacking. There are a few bad seeds here and there, of course, but overall, I have been very satisfied by the level of professionalism by the faculty here. The work here is a good challenge but not overwhelming; it's a nice, steady middle. Unfortunately, I do not have the same kind of glowing reviews for social life and the student body. Don't let anyone convince you that the surrounding city of Canton is chock full of things to do, because it definitely isn't. Basically, there's a movie theater, a couple of cheap restaurants, and a grocery store. As a person who refrains from drinking alcohol, I am not a resource for information on the local bar scene, but I hear from friends that it gets old pretty quickly. There's usually an on-campus party going on somewhere if you ever feel like going to one, but again, things like this get old pretty quickly. However, if you happen to prefer spending your weekends away from alcohol, you'll have a much harder time finding something to do. An on-campus entertainment organization hosts movies pretty often, and there are occasional events held by student clubs. Weekends tend to be on the boring side. On a more positive note, the campus is very peaceful and the buildings are, for the most part, gorgeous. The students here are decent. They're usually approachable, but I can't deny that most give off an air of superiority around here, particularly the legacy kids I've come in contact with. As a friend of mine from another college observed when she was visiting, "The people here tend to look -through- you, not -at- you." There is a weird mix of liberals and conservatives, open-mindedness and closed-mindedness here. There are lots of material girls, and lots of the nature-loving hippie type. If you don't fit into the typical prepster or hipster mold that tends to be the norm around here, you'll find your niche eventually... it'll just be a much smaller, more misunderstood niche. The alumni are, for the most part, pretty awesome and love to talk to current students, if you should ever come into contact with any. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Social Life: D- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Aug 16 2008 2nd Year Female -- Class 2010    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=53593&uid=988'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Neuroscience/Cognitive Science  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright St. Lawrence University is a wonderful college set in the peaceful town of Canton, NY. The campus is beautiful - lots of open, green space instead of an endless sea of concrete. The campus is full of architectural flavor - ranging from late 1800s Victorian styled buildings such as Richardson Hall to the recently completed modern, environmentally friendly Johnson Hall of Science. The professors are welcoming - if you have a question, do not hesitate to ask! They are more than willing to help. St. Lawrence University is not like any other college where the professors will only know you as a number. The student body here at St. Lawrence is unique in that you will find students from urban public schools in a class with students from private boarding schools. The majority of students are very friendly although you will run into a few snooty students. Some potential students are intimidated by the stereotypical image of the student body - the stereotypical student at St. Lawrence is decked out in a Ralph Lauren polo, khakis, a North Face fleece and if they are a girl, attached to their Vera Bradley bag. This is actually not the case. You will find a plethora of different social groups but everyone fits in regardless. The FYP, or First Year Program, at St. Lawrence University is designed to alleviate the stress of getting to know people while enlightening you on intriguing topics you choose. The FYP is one of the few programs in the US of its kind. There are many activities on campus. The various theme cottages we have host numerous events throughout the year. The Outing Club Theme cottage hosts an annual Halloween party that is widely regarded as the best party of the year. Other activities include barbecues, parties and festivals. St. Lawrence University is well known for it's rivalry between neighboring Clarkson University. The ice hockey game between St. Lawrence and Clarkson is a huge attraction on campus and the neighboring communities. The food on campus is great. There are various options for vegetarians, vegans and hearty eaters. The fruits and vegetables used in the recipes are locally grown, so you'll always know where your food is coming from. There's also a Caribou Coffee Cafe on campus. St. Lawrence University is a small college. There are only around 2000 students. The winters can get very cold and it's typical to get two or three feet of snow during the winter. There's no city nightlife in the town of Canton. Ottawa or Montreal are hot spots for the nightlife atmosphere (some students from St. Lawrence go there on the weekends because they are approximately two hours away). Most students stay in Canton and go to the local bars instead. Drinking is common on campus but it doesn't offset the academic atmosphere of the school: most students keep it in perspective. If you are looking for a large college that is in a locality that has very little or no snow and has a large nightlife scene then St. Lawrence is not the place for you. If you are looking for a small, liberal arts college that is in a serene setting whose student body is big on sports and the outdoors, St. Lawrence is the place for you! Education Quality: A+, Scholastic Success: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jul 27 2008 1st Year Female -- Class 2012    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=53095&uid=988'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Economics  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Quite Bright Administration has been ruining the student life. They are trying to make university planned "entertainment" the only thing available. Parties or informal activities for students are dying because of the constant pestering of campus security and the destruction of greek life. The administration wants to create a feeling of "community" but only if that community does what the school feels is acceptable. The campus community was much tighter when students were supported for their chosen activities instead of chastised for them. Perceived Campus Safety: A+, Surrounding City: F Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Aug 18 2007 4th Year Male -- Class 2007    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=40751&uid=988'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save      Prev    Select Page:  1  2  3    Next

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