Stetson University
Reviews

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.

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!

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.

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.

Alcohol and Weed

many people smoke weed,,, that the biggest drug right now on campus... but it depends on who you hang around. its not too big of a problem. but drinking is the moust popular

My overall experience is okay, but...

My overall experience is okay, but my major here isn’t reinforced as much as I would like it to be, so I’m planning on transferring soon. I’m sure more and more people will do this too when they realize that a lot of their years here are spent on prerequisites.

I love the Greek life. It’s...

I love the Greek life. It’s a great outlet for people and a great opportunity to find friends early on. These are people who you’re going to spend your college career with, and it’s great to have close allies and companions who share your interests and who will help you achieve your goals.

I’m glad that Greek life has...

I’m glad that Greek life has a strong presence on campus. Without Greek life, there would be nothing to entertain people. Yeah, we have a Council for Student Activities, but they do something once a month if not once every other month. There is something always going on with the frats and sororities.

It’s hard to find someone...

It’s hard to find someone who isn’t involved in Greek organizations. They do so many charitable events and drives that they are constantly in front of the CUB with their signs and letters. There are the favorites and the not-so-favorites. There are also the parties, so it’s hard to miss them.

DeLand tries to have a nightlife,...

DeLand tries to have a nightlife, but so far all I have seen for late-night entertainment is the local religious fanatics standing on the street corner screaming at people to be godly and righteous. Other than that, I say, ‘What nightlife?’

I am disappointed in the fact that...

I am disappointed in the fact that we don’t have a football team. It is almost like the University frowns on anything that isn’t academic.

There isn’t enough school...

There isn’t enough school spirit on campus, which takes away from the experience. We’re not Florida State University, which has a ton of funding and a widely known football team. We need that kind of recognition to make the athletic program better.

I think some of the guys can be...

I think some of the guys can be really obnoxious because they get drunk a lot. But, there are a few guys out there that are good-looking and aren’t drunk 24/7.

The University tries its hardest...

The University tries its hardest to be diverse. They try to give out a lot of scholarships to help those who are in a lower income bracket, and they strive for equality on campus. Any problems that may arise are dealt with quickly and efficiently, so it’s nice to know that they really care.

I think the food they serve is...

I think the food they serve is unhealthy, and you have to buy all the healthy stuff. I feel like they are trying to rip me off. A meal cost around $9 according to the meal plan, but if I want yogurt, I have to pay extra. Rarely do I get my $9 worth of food.

I don’t mind what they serve...

I don’t mind what they serve at the Commons or the Hat Rack. I just wish there were more variety.

Health Services is pretty good,...

Health Services is pretty good, but they need to be open on the weekends. Otherwise, the staff is very friendly and kind.

Public Safety does their job the...

Public Safety does their job the best they can, but I think there should be more people hired to have more of a presence on campus.

I think the campus is relatively...

I think the campus is relatively safe and protects itself well. It also doesn’t have strict rules, except for the weird ones about how we can only have beer and wine and not just whatever we want.

The school is really easy...

The school is really easy academically, and I feel the professors are really lacking. I think for the money we pay, it shouldn’t be an extension of high school academically and socially.

I think the girls on campus are a...

I think the girls on campus are a little too uptight, and they need to be a little less judgmental on whether they’re a part of a clique or not.

Internships

As a theater major, my main focus is performance so I don't think I'll have an internship but if I decide to do more technical work, I might look into one.

Home

I love it here. The campus is friendly and welcoming, everything is basically within walking distance, and I don't feel out of place with the rest of the students. I'm proud to be a Hatter.