Stetson University
Reviews

Housing Is Decent.

Stetson is a really closely knit campus and no matter what dorm you are in you are a close walk to your classes and to the food. Housing is getting very frustrating however as they keep taking more students than they have housing for. Signing up for housing after your freshman year is a nightmare and the chances of you getting what you want are slim. There also just aren't enough options. The rooms themselves are good. They are reasonably sized and even the sharing of a public bathroom wasn't as bad as I expected it to be. Although I am glad that after freshman year you can get a suite-style room with one bathroom between four people. For Freshmen I recommend Carson for guys and Hollis for girls. Carson and Hollis share a common room, the laundry room is good, and the bathrooms are the best for Freshmen. Gordis is also a decent dorm but you don't get a common room and the laundry facilities are terrible.

Limited but There Are Good Places Available

I lived at Mallards of Brandywine last year and I had a car so it was really convenient for school and everything else I needed. Lots of kids around my age there and it had everything I needed. All my friends would come chill at my pool and shoot hoops there, pretty good place.

Safety & Security on Campus

It is a great place & I feel very safe & secure there!

you get what you pay for: a quality education.

The academics at Stetson are far better than at any school in the region. The classes are caped at under 20 students per professor. This enables the professors to know all their students and form a bond with their students that is lacking at other universities.

Network Reliability

Stetson has a nice business center and has a great library with computer access to the network. Students are often in there all hours of the evening doing their work.

Interesting Areas

The most interesting thing that sets us apart from other schools is out 1 on 1 time with our teachers they know us and we know them.

The Guys and Girls at Stetson

The guys and girls at my school believe they are better than everyone.The school has no diversity and racism is a big deal to a lot of us on campus.

Landscape

The Stetson University is an extremely beautiful campus. I believe our old style, yet beautiful landscape really set us apart from other schools.

A Helpful Studious Environment

The professors at Stetson University are very hands-on and use a variety of teaching methods to ensure the students fully understand each topic given to them. The professors here, at Stetson, are some of the most helpful people I have ever met. The work loads given are of a sufficient amount and easy to understand.

Popular study zones would include the Carlton-Union Building, as known as the "CUB", which includes a cafeteria and a very quaint coffee shop. Another popular area is the Stetson Green, a beautiful grass field.

Ehh

There is low selection here, but don't get me wrong, there is a few diamonds in the rough. I would say most people are friendly. The people who are not are the DIGS (Delta Sigma Tau, stay away from them and you will do fine.

Professors

because the school is small the teachers there are very interactive and close to the students.

Low Choice of Bars

The night life usually involves the Greek community and Frat parties or Sorority socials. These are generally very succesful and available to all ages. There are also other activities organized by student organizations, such as movie nights, game nights, kareoke, cultural events, food fairs, etc. There are only about two bars that are very popular, but if you're of age, there are many underground hangout taverns that are very enjoyable.

Political Science

Honestly, I love the program. The professors and their students work very closely with one another and are always going out of the way to learn what is necessary. I like the challenge and the work load, while heavy at times, is actually helpful and incredibly stimulating. Professors really know their subjects and often have a true passion for them. They help their students as much as they can with any problem they have and setting up office time with your professor is easy and comfortable. They care about what you are doing with your education. I only give them an "A" because there is always room for improvement.

Academics

The academics at Stetson University is amazing. The professors are all personable and they know what they are talking about. The classes can be difficult, which is not a bad thing,but the teachers do their best to help you succeed.The curriculum is great, however they tend not to be willing to adujust their curriculum for students transferring from other schools. By saying this I mean that they may not accept the biology credits a transfer student has because they are not the exactly the same as Stetson's biology courses. The registration process is easy and the office and aide do their best to assist you. The workload for the classes can be a little heavy, but if you talk to the professors they always do their best to understand your situation to help you.

Small but Big

I came to Stetson University becuase of its size and physics department. The professors really made it feel comfortable to come talk to them if you have any problems and the class sizes are small so there more of a one on one communication between the professor and student.

Knowledgeable Professors, Who Care

At Stetson in general, but can be used for the Stetson Chemistry Department is that it is both amazing and tough. They are trying to make you think and be able to relay and understand the concepts that are in front of you. They are not concerned with grades that you get, they are concerned with how and what you learn, they want you to succeed more than anyone, and they will do all that it takes in order to make that happen.

Great School!

It is a very small private school. We have a great tight knit community. The teachers are always available for help, and they are always looking out for the best for the students. Our music school is great, with many opportunities for performance.

A Little Bit of Everything

The newer dorms are farther away from campus, so they're not as convenient as the older dorms. The best thing about dorms at Stetson is the free laundry!

Tuition

I love this school theteachers are nice and workable. The tuition is so high it its hard to focus on schoolwork but the education is wonderfull here.

Main Dining Hub

The food doesn't change. EVER. They rip us off on prices and meal plans. I worked there long enough to know that stetson allows Sodexo to rape us for food. They have almost no vegetarian or Vegan options and the only time we get new or good high quality food is when prospective families come. Nice to know they stop caring once you agree to go there.

The Sunshine State

The weather here is awesome! We go to school in Florida, so for most of the year, everyone loves going to the beach! Usually in between classes, you find a lot of students sitting in the quad doing homework. Some professors even do class outside!

Fun for Everyone

Although there are not many top-notch clubs in the Deland area, there is "Downtown Deland" which is the hot spot for various students. These bars are 18 and older, so most anyone can get in. The bouncers are also very friendly and amiable there. Another fun place to party would be "Frat Row" where all the fraternity houses are. The brothers in these fraternities are very respectful yet fun.

The Stetson Experience

As the end of my senior year came creeping closer, I was undecided which school i'd attend postgraduation. That school ended up being Stetson University and it was one of the best decisions i've ever made. Stetson has great professors who actually teach with intentions of the students learning, not to just recieve a paycheck. They never read straight out of a textbook, rather use their experiences and knowledge and apply it in every way they can to provide the students with the best understanding. The curriculum is great and really makes students feel they are getting a good education, one worth the cost. The registration process every semester is quick and easy, as it is available online, along with the Registrar's office workers who are always there to help. There is a decent workload, but it always suits the course and current topic of study well. The school overall is great with curriculum, teachers, and the campus makes everything convenient for students as well.

Not Too Shabby

Housing at Stetson University is not as bad as people say it is. A few of the dorms are very old and have mold or mildew problems. The laundry facilities are all great in the dorms and free. Every dorm room comes with a bed, bedside table, and a full size desk. For freshmen, Conrad was the best hall for women. There was never an issue of the bathroom being crowded. Also the rooms are actually pretty big, larger than most on campus. Worst options would probably be Smith or Gordis if you want to actually pass your classes. These dorms are coed but separated by floor so you might have rowdy boys or party girls living above you. For students who want to party, Emily hall is where you want to be. Chaudoin is an all female hall that is huge. If you don't mind being surrounded by massive amounts of estrogen all the time, then Chaudoin is a good choice. Beware that half of Chaudoin is suites and the other half is community bath when signing up for housing. They also have a really nice laundry facility.

Stetson hall is old, but it is in the center of campus and anything on campus is a short walk away. Also, every room in Stetson is a suite. Stetson is coed, but all suitemates are of the same gender. Stetson used to house Honors but they are now in Nemec hall. Nemec hall will also have the global learning village and the pet dorm. These are both new housing concepts for 2010-2011 school year so we'll see how that goes.

Housing is pretty easy to get, but can be expensive. Off campus housing doesn't really save you a whole lot of money either though many upperclassmen do so. I personally like the smaller halls like Conrad, Stetson, and Carson-Hollis better than Chaudoin, Gordis, or Smith.

Small Small Small!

The best part about Stetson is the fact that it is a small campus with a small student population. This translates into a five minute walk to almost anywhere on campus, a very friendly campus, classes in which the professors know your name by the end of the first class, and personalized attention and mentoring. We have an outstanding faculty, and the small student population allows students to work closely and form relationships with numerous faculty members, an invaluable resource during your college years and when the time comes to apply to graduate school or to competitive jobs.