St John’s University-New York Top Questions

There's a couple things that makes our campus unique. Actually there's quite a few things. When you exit the library and head towards the dorms, right before you start walking down the stairs, there is a breathtaking view of Manhattan and its sky scrappers. A fun fact about our school is that it was built on a former gold course. You will notice when you are walking in campus that there are up and down hills. One more unique thing is that during the holiday season all of our trees are lit and the week before finals we have fireworks and a mini bazaar.

Nice campus.

I think it has to be the community service aspect. St. John's is a Vincentian Catholic University where they follow the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul. He was a patron saint he dedicated his life to the poor. As a result, St. John's is huge on diffeerent community service programs where students aid those less fortunate and give back to the community. Participating in those activities showed has made me a more well-rounded individual.

How personal the teaching is. Because of the small class sizes on my campus (Staten Island), one is able to better communicate with the professors and the experience feels so much more personal.

The best thing about St. John's University, for me, is the location. It's a short train ride from Manhattan, and it's incredibly easy to get anywhere by public transportation. The immediate neighborhood is nice, and the extended neighborhood is great during the day. Jamaica, if you didn't know, is a major shopping area! Oh, and the academics are okay too.

The people you meet. Definitely. I've never been in a place where everyone is so positive and so willing to learn. It just makes the atmosphere and ambiance beautifully enriching.

The best thing about my school is the diverse campus. People from all 50 states and over 100 countries come to St. John's looking to explore their ideas and beliefs. A school with diversity is a school with integrity, and that's what St. John's is.

Fantastic Study Abroad and research programs.

I would have to commend my school for its diversity and its emphasis on the Vincentian idea of service. Individuals from throughout the whole world come to study at my campus and the campuses abroad. We are constantly exposed to different cultures and mentalities and in turn, we cease to be ignorant of our global society. The school expands on this concept by incorporating service into our everyday lives. Whether we are doing volunteer work for class or completing Midnight Runs, there is always a reminder to stay involved and to try and make a heartfelt difference.

The best thing about St. John's University is the diversity among its students. Here at the university, one can learn much information about a culture they did not know anything about. Some people spend a large majority of their lives not interacting with people of other races. Being at St. John's gives the opportunity to spend time with people of various ethnic background, learning about them. I have learned a lot from socializing with people from all parts of the world. I can definitely say I feel more cultured being at St. John's University.