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24 Hour Library Lab and No Printing Fees

There are computers everywhere! The 24 hour lab (lovingly referred to as "the dungeon") is pretty popular. Also, you can use your student ID to get into the computer lab in Sage Hall (where the science students live). You really don't need your own printer either. Don't waste your money on ink. Just walk to a computer lab when you need to print your paper at 3 AM. If you don't want to walk, call P-safe and they will take you in a golf cart. Your chariot awaits :)

My Home= the TRI-C

Ok people, Stetson has awesome facilities (especially if you know where to look.) I could talk about the library, or the pool, or the student union, but quite frankly I don't want to! I will talk about the facility that really matters to me. Say it with me: "Tri-C." What is the Tri-C? The Cross Cultural Center is it's official name, but I usually just call it "home" or "heaven." It's a little house on campus with sitting areas, TV, video games, and a few computers. Many of the clubs hold meetings at the Tri-C. For those of you who love to have intellectual discussions, come make some friends at the Tri-C. Want a bagel? Come get a bagel and some Nutella out of the fridge at the Tri-C. Having a Christma-hana-kwanzica party? Just reserve the Tri-C. Stop by the Tri-C for a tour. I'm telling you, it's a hidden gem.

The Reason Why I Love Stetson!

My first impression of Stetson's diversity was really negative, and I was afraid that there wouldn't be much diversity of any kind. Boy was I mistaken! I'm a student org junkie, and we have an org for everything and everyone. Yeah, there are a lot of white students at Stetson but there are more ways to be diverse than race. We have many religions represented, tons of sexual diversity, and many students from other cultures. The subject of Stetson's Values Day this year was religious diversity. One of the most active club on campus right now is the Kaleidoscope club (our Gay-Straight Alliance.) Last year, one of the most visible and active clubs was CSO (the Caribbean Student Organization). For more info on clubs, search for Stetson Orgsync in Google and view our clubs list.

No Car, No Worries.

It would be nice to have a car for weekend excursions, but really it isn't necessary. Dorms are close enough to your classes, just walk! If you just can't walk, bring your longboard or rent a bike. Stetson offers free bike rentals through the Student Government Association, and they are installing longboard racks on campus. I'm from out of state, so I left my car at home. Almost everyone at Stetson is from Florida. Guess what? They brought their cars. Also, we have commuters. If you do bring your car, get a permit and park where you're supposed to. If you don't, P-Safe will give you a ticket. If you commute: you can usually find parking but you may need to walk a little ways. You will learn where you can park without getting ticketed, and you will get by.

Not All Programs Are Created Equal, but Most Are Very Good.

Some programs aren't as challenging as others. Stetson is famous for Business, but many students from the Music School and the Arts & Sciences do not respect the business school. You can be a business major and get by without really challenging yourself, but if you rise to the occasion the professors are excellent and they will help you. If you choose to be the best business student that you can be, the world is your oyster. Most programs in the Arts & Sciences are highly respected, and the Music School is nationally known. Music students work very very hard, so if you pursue music you will need to practice and study your butt off. Also, the sciences are very popular (Bio especially). In the Arts, Stetson has excellent Political Science and Russian Studies programs. For these subjects, Stetson really is "the place to be." Across all subjects, professors tend to be dedicated, helpful, and highly qualified. If you come to Stetson as a serious student, you can really take advantage of so many academic opportunities.