College of Saint Benedict Top Questions

They are really friendly and intelligent people.

Students from the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University all interact with each other whether it is in class or outside of class. There are all ranges of socio economic statuses on campus. There are also many clubs and organizations specific to ethnicity or sexual orientation that all students are welcome to join. Most students at these schools are from Minnesota, however there are many from different states and countries. As for being politically aware, it's split. Some students do not care for politics, but there are multiple very active political organizations on campus that put on events. So, there are many opportunities for people to become politically aware on campus.

Our school is pretty well rounded when it comes to race, religion, LGBT, and economic status. There are literally kids from every walk of life here, rich, poor, from Latin America, black, white, gay, straight, stuck up, stoners, super chill, neat freaks, gear heads, jocks, gamers, you name it we've got it. The first few weeks of school you really get to know who the freshmen are because they all dress really nice to every class, even if it is at 8 in the morning. After this most people wear jeans, sweats, tshirts, nice shirts. It's a mix, and it's not like it's always the same peopel dressing up or wearing sweats, everyone mixes it up. Like I said before there are so many different types of students here, and for the msot part everyone gets along, and I know personally when I first got here some of the people I saw hanging out together or eating together surprised me because I was like how can they have anything to talk about. But just the fact that you go to this school pretty much gives you soemthign to talk about with anybody.

The students here are very diverse. You do not feel weird wearing either sweats or dressing up to class. I feel as if the majority of the students here are more wealthy than not, but I am not and I fit in just fine! The dining center tables change everyday. You never see people sitting at the same table with the same people everyday. There is always opportunity to meet new people!

Our schools has many different cultures represented. In all of my classes I have at least one international student.

The students here at CSB/SJU are simply amazing. You can walk around campus and basically know everyone. It is just such an amazing feeling knowing that you know alot of people and have friends that are all so different. Students here are very hard working and extremely carefree. Yes you will find people that you do not get along with but you will find that with any school really. There are just alot of opportunities to find your best friend, boyfriend, girlfriend or future spouse. There are alot of international students that go to CSBSJU as well, which is nice getting to know people from other countries around the world. I don't think there is any student that would feel out of place at CSBSJU because it is a very well rounded school that doesn't turn anyone away.

The students here are all so welcoming and no is discriminated against. We are a big family.

With a smaller student population, students can get to know one another well, but with the addition of the College of St. Benedict, the student body swells to over 4,000. The students at SJU are multi talented individuals who are creative, innovative, and kind.

I tend to hang out with all middle- and upper-middle class white students. Not because I do not want to make friends with diverse students but because I do not have any diverse students on my floor or in any of my classes. Most students wear either jeans or sweatpants to class and t-shirts and sweatshirts. There are a few students in every class that will dress really nice everyday but it isn't very common. Most students are from the Twin Cities and it's surrounding cities and small towns all over Minnesota and Wisconsin. I feel that middle- to upper-middle class students are most prevalent on campus. Also, I feel that the campus is pretty split between Democratic and Republican students.

Students here are diverse and interesting! Everyone seems to be respectful and friendly towards everyone else. It's a very casual atmosphere, people walk around in whatever they feel comfortable in, weather it be dresses or sweatpants. I think the school attracts students who really want to be there, and are genuinely excited and open to meeting other people. Lots of different financial backrounds are prevelent-but most kids don't come from a lot of money. Students are more focused on the cool things they can be doing with their life then money, or other material things. Probably a whole different world then a place like TCU.

Fun. I love being a bennie and I have loved growing as a person here. Your peers will be your best friends, push you to do different things, and help you develop as a person. Bennies and Johnnies are passionate about groups they are involved in and having a good time on weekends.

The students here are mainly white upper class from Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin. However, there are students here from over 40 countries, especially from China and the Bahamas. There are LGBT students, African-American students, exchange students, and there are groups that represent all of these students on campus, so it's a great way to meet people with the same background as you.

I came from a small, private high school where cliques were strong and powerful. At St. Ben's, all the students get along and there is little existence of cliques. Everyone is nice to one another. About 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body is Catholic but there are also plenty of other religious groups on campus. No person should feel out of place here because the variety of studnet clubs allows for anyone to find their niche. Most students come from middle to middle-upper class familes. There are some people I know who have their schooling paid for by their parents. However, I am holding a student employment job, loans, and received generous scholarships from the college to attend here.

most students are from minnesota and they are mostly middle to uppper class family backgrounds

Many of the student's at my school are conservative with political views, but when it comes topics such as LGBT involvement, everyone seems liberal about the topic. I would say 70{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of student's are Catholic. Students wear anything from sweats and a sweatshirt to a fancy blouse with dark jeans. I don't think any student would feel out of place at this school. A "jock" would fit in because there are great athletics here and a "nerd" would fit in because it is an academic rigorous school and there is a drive for good grades.

Motivated, intellectual, social, nice, involved and active.

Our campus is very diverse. We have many different races, religions, and other groups. NO students would feel out of place here, and if they do, there are designated "safe spaces" within students' rooms just in case they do feel out of place and need somebody to talk to. Most students wear whatever they want to class. Some dress up, others come in sweatshirts and sweatpants. There is no "norm". Different types of student usually interact, but a lot of the international students from the Asias stick together. One table has some soccer girls that just got done from practice. They usually don't sit together but after practices they do. The other three have a mix of men and women. Most of the students here are from Minnesota, but there are many that come from other places. I have a friend from Arizona, one from Alaska, one from Nebraska, and I myself am from Wisconsin. There are also many girls on my floor from Korea and Japan. The financial background that is most prevalent here is mostly upper middle class families, but that isn't always the case. The school offers huge work awards and financial aid, as well as many scholarships and additional grants if they are asked for. Students are politically aware and active. There is no predominance when it comes to political parties. There are both "Campus Democrats" and "Campus Republicans" groups. Students do talk about how much they'll earn one day, and most of them are predicting very high numbers.

The students at our school are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet! The Bennies and Johnnies have a unique relationship with each other. From Johnnies holding the door open for Bennies and people always saying thank you to the bus drivers, St. Bens and St. Johns has an amazing sense of community!

We have people of all types here. We have a prominent LGBT group, along with multicultural groups, political groups, anything you could think of. Over 9{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the undergraduates are international students. Most students are from Minnesota, or the surrounding states. Though in Fall 2010 CSB/SJU had students from 40 states and over 50 countries enrolling.

At csb/sju all different types of students are here ranging from international, different incomes, religions, color, race...yet all are very welcoming. Everyone opens the doors for others, gives up seats on the Link for others, and is almost always smiling! It's a very friendly atmosphere and not very judgemental.