I was a national merit finally.A recruiter came to my high school and promised me that I along with…read moreall other merit finalists would receive a scholarship. I decided to attend but when I got there I llearned that the recruiter lied. I tried to contact the president but she would not talk to me and her chief of staff had the secretary repeatty lie to me by telling me falsely that she would call me back. When I was there the culture was all about weekend drinking.Not a good school with ethical people to entrust your future to.

BOO CARLETON! I went on a camping trip my freshman year, before even starting school, and this one…read moreWHITE foo was all like, "Mexican women only cross the border to have their babies here who can then take advantage of the U.S." while looking straight at me. Yeah, I'm Mexican. Then this same fool, during a talk at which a dean was present, said something else disparaging Mexican people and blah blah blah. Instead of talking to said dumbass, the dean approached me and said I could go talk to him whenever I felt like it. Uh...I think the dumbass needed more help then I did. Anyway, maybe it was my first experience in SUPER WHITE MN but I could not stand the anger and hatred directed towards Latinos and Mexicans. GOD! And then, my roommate could not understand why we even talked about racism because it was SO pointless. Jesus. Please consider going somewhere else. Or at least visit the campus to see how many Latinos are actually there (if you are Latino or any other minority). Boo!

Beautiful University with strong academics nestled right in the heart of the Minneapolis St.Paul…read moreMetro. Easy access to freeways and ample parking all around. Fast internet, cutting edge technology in classrooms. Coffee shop and other food on campus. Very nice meeting spaces for rental and group use.

I have been really enjoying my second semester at this University, even with the Covid-19 affects…read more My first semester was badly affected by a personal health emergency and unfortunately couldn't be completed. Due to that, even after a successful first semester, I've officially been dismissed as a student. Looks like Concordia St Paul doesn't practice empathy or compassion for the human element and I really pray that that take a good look in the mirror before they cut someone out for having one bad semester.

I spent a week volunteering in the Recwell Center for the Special Olympics USA basketball teams…read more The facility is spacious and accommodating. The washroom was clean and well stocked. Walking on campus daily was enjoyable. I had to be careful at crosswalks and to obey the traffic "walk" signals.

I have never taken a course at the University of Minnesota (UMN). I used to hang out in this area…read moremainly because I like Dinkytown, which is the heart of UMN student life. I like the stores and good eats in this neighbourhood. I've always felt comfortable visiting universities and checking out campuses. It's no different here. I had a friend who got his master and doctorate degrees from this university, so I got to hear about his experiences when we both lived in Minnesota. I am a hockey fan. The UMN has a decent hockey program, both men's and women's. You often see local talent make it to the Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Frost rosters, respectively. Alex Goligoski, who recently retired from the NHL, played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers at UMN before he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He won the Stanley Cup with this team, but spent his last three years with the Wild as a defenseman. During his 1,000th NHL game, he scored the game-winning goal, which was quite the storybook ending. As of late, Brock Faber is a solid defenseman on the Wild. He is starting his second full season with the team and was captain of the Minnesota Golden Gophers. He is young, but exceptionally skilled and mature beyond his years. Taylor Heise, who is a forward for the PWHL's Minnesota Frost, played for the Minnesota women's hockey team. The Frost won the Walter Cup and she won the Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP award. If I were looking into academics, UMN has both computer science and mathematics departments that would have appealed to me. It is similar to York University in that you can choose to do either a Bachelor of Arts or Science in either field. Only a Master of Science is available in both. You can also study towards a PhD in either domain. UMN has a Bachelor of Science in Technical Writing and Communication. Many universities start off offering Technical Writing degrees as an Arts degree. I like the shift with universities going with a Bachelor of Science. Technical writers are needed more than ever to explain technical, complex details as clearly and concisely in engineering, medical, and more. It's makes more sense that it's a Science degree. This university does not offer graduate degrees in Technical Writing. It's one reason why I didn't do my Master's here. I don't have any inclination to get a doctorate. If UMN offered one in my chosen field, I'd consider it if the price is affordable and I could do it remotely. It was nice being back in the area. (394)

Not quite as large as University of St Thomas, but the Summit Avenue location is lined with large…read moreand beautiful homes. The atmosphere is friendly and like you're in a nice part of town.

At their road crossings Look out for hippies on bikes…read moreAnd naked people (This institution speaks for itself. A bunch of crazy smart and crazy students packed together in the middle of the twin cities makes for a fun and interesting package. Referring to Ian's posting about the "bookish shy Macalester students": You, my friend, have not met the typical Macalester student. Andrew certainly put it much more appropriately: "Drink Blood, Smoke Crack, Worship Satan, Go Mac!" Rock on, Macalester!)

IT IS A MONEY GRAB!! THEY CHARGED US FOR SEMESTER THAT MY SON DID NOT EVEN ATTENDED! And when we…read moredid the tuition appeal it was denied! They continue to bill us WITH interest for a semester that was not attended. NOT very CHRIST like AT ALL !! DO NOT GO TO BETHEL UNIVERSITY IN MINNESOTA!! I would strongly advise you to a school that actually cares about people and its students not just dollars! I would give this school and our experience her ZERO stars if I could! How do they feel justified in charging for a semester that my kid wasn't even there? there were zero expenditures for him on behalf of the professors, time, food nor dorm space and yet we are being charged for what? Exodus 22:25 ESV "If you lend money to any of my people with you who is poor, you shall not be like a moneylender to him, and you shall not exact interest from him. Deuteronomy 23:19 ESV "You shall not charge interest on loans to your brother, interest on money, interest on food, interest on anything that is lent for interest. Leviticus 25:35-37 "If your brother becomes poor and cannot maintain himself with you, you shall support him as though he were a stranger and a sojourner, and he shall live with you. Take no interest from him or profit, but fear your God, that your brother may live beside you. You shall not lend him your money at interest, nor give him your food for profit.

We saw the Festival of Christmas again this year - our fifth year - and it was absolutely…read moreoutstanding as usual. The handbell choir provided a beautiful welcome to the concert and set the mood for the Festival. Each year the music department, student musicians, student performers, and the tech crew outdo themselves with stunning performances. The lighting, set design, choice of music - all was stunning!

St. Olaf is St. Olaf. A great liberal arts school that doesn't go overboard getting a big head…read moreabout themselves. They have a huge acceptance rate upon graduating undergrad school into great graduate programs in medicine, science, math. If you love music, they have that too. It may be a Lutheran school BUT it is not religious if you don't want it to be. There are Hindu, Buddhists, Catholics and many faiths represented. I'd call the school Norwegian conservative which is a 'I have my ideas, you have your's and as long as everyone respects each other and keeps quiet-we'll do just fine.' attitude. Unlike snooty Carleton across town, this school knows who they are, and doesn't try to pretend they are Ivy league-and at Carleton it is just pretend! They talk a liberal talk yet they discriminate just like the worse offenders. St.Olaf gives you a personal college undergraduate experience that prepares you for much bigger graduate school experiences AND grad schools recognize that.

Good school, offers consumers wide variety of majors with rigorous general education requirements,…read moreproviding a well rounded experience for those that attend. Some services that make it stand out from its primary competitors are its helpful career services center, strong music program, good student support, and excellent academic resources. 1 star off due to a high price, although there are many complimentary services beyond the standard lineup of what other institutions sell. Overall it is a strong organization that is well placed strategically to compete and bring high value to customers in the 21st century.