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Saint Anselm College Reviews

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• Michael from Swampscott, MA

  07/17/2009

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  16 out of 18 people found this review useful. 1 person found this inaccurate. 1 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	Saint A's is great for students who care less about grades and more about learning.
  Tips for prospective students	This college is welcoming and inviting, so prospective students should be the same.
  Bang for the buck	Though somewhat expensive, Saint Anselm does have many opportunities. From sports to clubs, a student can find almost anything on campus or in nearby Manchester.
  Am enjoying being here	Saint Anselm is what you make of it. If you want to have fun, there are hundreds of opportunities to do so. The teachers are very nice to all the students and most of the students are very nice to each other.
  Am learning a lot	The class sizes are very small (usually about 14:1). If a student is willing to learn, the professors are more than willing to teach.

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• Stephen from Londonderry, NH

  03/04/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 2 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	it is a very safe school. if i am studying late and i need to walk back to my room alone at night, i feel very comfortable doing so. security makes their rounds 24 hours a day and there are hardly ever incidents on campus.
  Greek Life	it doesn't exist at saint a's which i personally like. we have some service organizations but they are different from frats. frats create problems with hazing, vandalism, and out of control parties. they are unnecessary.
  Clubs and Activities	we have over 80 different clubs and student organizations at saint a's. i'm in quite a few clubs. and if a club that you want doesn't already exist, it is very easy to start it up. the only problem is the funding for clubs which some clubs don't always get as much as they would like but they always make do.
  Great for these types of students	students who want to be known. saint a's is a small school and you can stand out here. news travels fast around saint a's and it is hard to hide here. i love meeting new people and i am very outgoing so i love it. also you need to work at this school. it's difficult, however the work is always manageable.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	we have a christmas feast ever year that almost the whole school tries to go to. it's free for students and dining services goes all out that night. they have things like prime rib, seafood newburg, stuffed chicken, squash ravioli, salads, veggies, breads, desserts, and egg nog. some students line up for hours so they can get in early.
  Bang for the buck	in my opinion it's worth every penny (and you pay a lot of pennies). you have a wonderful experience in your four years and have some great opportunities after you graduate.
  What to do for fun	i go to a lot of sporting events. we have a really good hockey team. i also watch movies with friends and go to a lot of events put on by our campus activities board (cab) like comedians, magicians, or holiday events. i also go rock climbing, skiing, hiking, paintballing, and other things like that really cheap. i recently went to a bruins game and my ticket was discounted $56 because i went with cab. l i live really close to my school but i never go home because there is always something going on on campus.
  Food and Dining	the food is outstanding. we were voted 11th best in the country by one website for our food. everyday there are delicious options at both davison and the coffee shop. the carving station and triple berry smoothies are my favorites.
  Dorm Life	the dorms at saint a's are okay freshman and sophomore year. typical doubles mostly with other offerings available as well. junior and senior year there apartments that are really nice. because they are so nice hardly anyone lives off campus anymore. 91% of students live on campus.
  Academic Rigor	as i said above, it is a difficult school. i am a politics major so most of my homework is reading. i can spend hours reading everyday. i don't have to write to many papers during the year but writing a 5 page paper isn't difficult for me anymore because of all my experience writing longer ones. it may seem tough base on what i am saying but most of the professors are really helpful and they want to help you succeed. if you do what's assigned then you will succeed.
  Tips for prospective students	make you take a tour, and attend the accepted students open house if you are accepted. also it's okay to come in undecided, about 51% of students do.
  In three sentences	i love my school. however i do work very hard and my grades don't always reflect it. there are some problems with my school but i'd rather be here than anywhere else.

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• student

  06/27/2011

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  3 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  Great for these types of students	Great for students that want hands on learning and a kind of Hogwarts Christmas Feast! People will help you, you just have to ask them for it! Oh and there are monks which is the coolest!
  Bang for the buck	It is an expensive school!
  Am enjoying being here	There is plenty to do in surrounding ManchVegas and the mall is closely located! There are always parties on the weekends in Upperes and its so routine. There is bowling down the street and a movie theater that has movies for 3.50! There are also local bus routes.
  Am learning a lot	Small classes make for ideal learning situations. Your professors will know you by name all four years. It is a great school for internships and community service! Great volunteer program where there is something for everyone!

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• Kristen from Manchester, NH

  01/25/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  4 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  Greek Life	there are a few on campus
  What to do for fun	the city isn't too far away and there are tons of things to do there. campus has activities pretty often, like karaoke, musicians, entertainers, bingo, plays, and other things. there are of course all the clubs and teams to join
  Tips for prospective students	keep in mind the size of the school, it is small. also, make sure you work hard, because so far all my classes have been really challenging
  In three sentences	it is a wonderful college, because not only do i feel like part of a great community but also because of its great academics. the campus is beautiful and it is actually better than i first imagined. all the teaches i've had so far are wonderful, kind, and actually quite funny, which is just great.

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• Elena from Pembroke, NH

  02/23/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  5 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	in any emergency, campus safety and security promptly responds. they make their presence known on campus at all times. you're never too far to call for help. there are plenty of emergency call booths with blue lights on top for easy visibility.
  Greek Life	non-existent. there's alpha phi omega, a service organization.
  Clubs and Activities	there are clubs for almost anything you could think of. if you can't find one for you, you can always get a group of friends to start one.
  Great for these types of students	saint a's has a long tradition of political involvement. it's especially tailored for republicans, international relations majors, or future lawyers.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	none of your friends will have a monastery on campus, complete with a private cemetery! they have haunted tours of it every halloween.
  Bang for the buck	there are trails through the woods when you feel trapped indoors after a long winter of studying. they're great for running or just a relaxing walk. perfect for the nature lover.
  What to do for fun	there is an endless amount of school clubs and organizations. there are clubs for nearly every major, political affiliation and extracurricular activity. if you ever can't find something to do, you can apply for a budget to organize your own event on or off campus.
  Food and Dining	davidson has a wide selection of food, but it all gets pretty boring after a while. luckily, students can go to the coffee shop if they're looking for a relief from the usual. a city bus also goes through campus for a quick escape to the red arrow diner or other downtown restaurants.
  Dorm Life	the dorms are pretty typical, but much cleaner than what i've seen elsewhere. the heater always works and it's always cool enough in the fall and spring. the only downfall is the tragically slow wireless internet!
  Academic Rigor	if you want a challenge, they'll give it to you. there is an honors track that puts you with the brightest and the best in the school. the professors are always probing you for your thoughts and challenging you to think critically about solutions.
  Tips for prospective students	make sure you know exactly what you're getting into. know what classes will be required of you and meet professors from your prospective major. keep in mind that it is a religious school focused on liberal arts, so class requirements will be different from the norm. live on campus!!! many classes require tons of library research (although the library has amazing online resources easily accessible from home) and group work.
  In three sentences	this is the perfect school for faithful republicans who want to become more active in politics. there is a large focus on political activity and the development of critical thinkers and active citizens. even the less popular majors are excellently staffed with enthusiastic professors.

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• Hannah from Kingston, MA

  02/29/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  6 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	not bad, but there are some issues with property damage in the freshman parking lot.
  Greek Life	there are 2 sororities, and 2 frats, none of which are recognized by the college.
  Clubs and Activities	there are endless opportunities, definitely something for anyone. and there is a special fund that will give new groups $40 to get supplies or start up something new!
  Great for these types of students	highly involved, who cherish their catholic faith and community service.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	rumor has it in our coffee shop, one of the campus monks will buy you your first legal drink on your 21st birthday.
  Bang for the buck	great place, but nothing is worth that much money.
  What to do for fun	the resident assistants run programs occasionally, but attending hockey games and hanging out at the coffee shop is what most do.
  Food and Dining	great! tons of choices each day.
  Dorm Life	the freshman ra's are wonderful. however, the boys freshman dorm is a nightmare.
  Academic Rigor	the nickname of st. c's intimidates students, but it also prompts many of us to rise above that stigma.
  Tips for prospective students	follow the standardized meal plan spending - neglecting to do so results in way too much extra money at the end of the semester!
  In three sentences	a beautiful benedictine campus that encourages students to grow in integrity. the feeling of community overwhelms, and impresses all who visit or live on campus. many students are dedicated to their academics, sports, clubs, and service.

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• Student

  04/25/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  7 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  What to do for fun	There are always things going on during the weekends but most students spend their time studying during the week.
  Food and Dining	Davison Hall has some of the best campus food that I have ever had!
  Dorm Life	The rooms are small but cozy.
  Academic Rigor	Saint A's has been given the nick name Saint C's due to it's rigorous academics. While I work hard, my grades don't always show it.
  Tips for prospective students	If you like a small intimate campus where you know everyone then Saint A's is for you! Take a tour to really get a feel for the campus and students.
  In three sentences	Saint A's is a place where you can meet new people and really connect over sports, service, or academics. It is a small tight knit community where you always see similar faces. Saint A's is a typical New England Benedictine school but is very personable.

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• Student

  07/04/2012

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  8 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	I feel safe walking around the campus at all times; however if something does happen it takes camus security atleast 20 minutes to arrive. Saint Anselm College is a close community, so people take care of eachother.
  Greek Life	doesn't exist...
  Clubs and Activities	There are a fair amount of clubs; however there is not many opportunities for musicians
  Great for these types of students	Students who want to focus on their studies and be able to talk about academics outside of the classroom. Students who also want to have a good balance of school and fun should attend.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	Eat a Buffnasty (buffalo chicken calzone) it will change your life!
  Bang for the buck	When I get the bill I often cringe, but what I have learned and the opportunities I have been given are amazing.
  What to do for fun	Most students will go off to the Red Arrow or Wa Toy. Other things students do include going to the mall and going to the local park. There are a lot of activites on campus as well. SGA will have movie nights. A lot of speakers come to Saint Anselm as well. The Dana center holds a wide variety of shows that are fun to attend with friends!
  Food and Dining	The food is really good. I don't miss mom's cooking when I am going to school. There is a good variety and the staff is fantastic. Professors will even sit down and have coffee or a meal with students just to chat.
  Dorm Life	Dorm life is pretty quiet, except the freshmen boy dorms... but they are freshmen boy, what do you expect?
  Academic Rigor	The classes are tough, but they are worth it. I don't always feel like my grades reflect my effort, but the information that I take with me is useful and interesting. Students take their classes seriously. You will find students studying in the library on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights.
  Tips for prospective students	Take time to talk to people on the campus. Anyone will take the time to take to you if you have any questions
  In three sentences	Saint Anselm College is not just a school; it is a community. This college is a place filled with challenging classes and many other opportunities.

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• Ivan from Hooksett, NH

  01/21/2013

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  9 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  Campus Safety	Pretty good, no big things happen here and there are plenty of lights usually.
  Greek Life	We have some of that here too. Although I was a latin student, but we do have the greek professor host a dig in Italy i believe every year.
  Clubs and Activities	Too many clubs for me to remember, but i hear they are great.
  Great for these types of students	Anyone who likes a small college, but great professors, and having fun in class.
  Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus	I believe they don't serve meat on friday's, catholic tradition. And we don't have federal holidays off, but we do have different schedulings for catholic holidays.
  Bang for the buck	It is worth the money. It just doesn't seem that way your first year.
  What to do for fun	Go to manchester elm street and south willow street, that's where all of the major places to hang out are...and off of those streets.
  Food and Dining	Good choices, last year was ranked as 16th best on Princeton review )
  Dorm Life	am a commuter.
  Academic Rigor	It will be hard, but you need to stay on top of your game from day one. Trust me, don't think you can catch up. It really is hard, and you can only understand that when you are your 3rd year here.
  Tips for prospective students	Apply early decision. Get to know the professors, they are really wonderful.
  In three sentences	Great school which has many different options. Great professors that will help you out all the time. An amazing campus that is comfortable and has a lot of activities.

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• Rachael from Upton, MA

  03/19/2013

  Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

  10 of 10

  Categories	Comments
  In three sentences	The campus is beautiful. The nursing program is amazing. And so is the food!

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