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Tapirguy
St. Olaf College '15
Majoring in Languages and Literature
Member since 10/15/2009
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Administration Is Proactive in Education and Enforcement
There was an outside speaker during freshman orientation who spoke about her personal experiences of substance abuse and what it cost her. The campus is officially dry, so obviously wild parties are out. People who really want to party go to Carleton across town.
Sep 14, 2011
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Lots of Snow, and It's Gorgeous!
I was looking for tons of snow. Since it's only the second week of September, obviously we don't have any yet, but when I visited in February as a high school student, the campus looked gorgeous. Virtually no motor vehicle traffic is allowed in the main part of campus, so the snow stays pristine, not covered in exhaust and stuff. The dining hall has to buy lots of extra meal trays, since they get borrowed a lot to use for sledding! The really hot weather comes mostly when school isn't in session, but a fan in the dorms is highly recommended just in case. There are two outside webcams on the website, so feel free to check out the weather frequently to see if it's what you'd like.
Sep 14, 2011
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Absolutely the Best School for Me
The professors are great; they love what they teach and they are super helpful and fun. Some of them put on "Academic Expectations: The Musical" telling new students what to expect, all set to tunes from "The Sound of Music." The campus facilities are beautiful and the food is the best (officially according to some publications). Students and administration are very friendly and helpful. That said, it's not the right place for everyone; if you prefer life on the snarky or kvetchy side, you may find this place cloying. Also if you are strongly atheist this is also not the right place for you. People are very accepting of various religions, but Christianity and Lutheranism are strongly in evidence.
Sep 14, 2011
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Never Enough
I flew from many states away, so parking is not an issue for me. However, for those who have cars on campus, it's a chronic source of frustration. That said, you can get lots of places by shuttle, public bus, bicycle, and even walking. The campus is very proud of its green focus, so in a way, not facilitating the use of private cars is perhaps a good thing.
Sep 14, 2011
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