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13 out of 13 people found this review useful.
Alexis from Murrieta, CA
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot As a 1st year, a lot of what is being covered right now is review. However, since pharmacy is the only major, everything taught here has a pharmacy spin on it. This helps me realize that I am actually at school to become a pharmacist. I feel like we are learning a lot, and at a good pace.
Am enjoying being here I love the atmosphere of the school, it's very personable and it seems like the professors really want you to succeed and do well. It's also nice that everyone is doing the same thing, or has already done it. The downside is that it is a small school, so drama will happen most likely. As a girl, some other girls can be cliquey or rude to you, but you have to accept that some people are like that and then find truly geniune people to spend time with. I joined CRU, and all the people there are awesome! Also, classes are not all that easy, most of my time consists of studying.
Bang for the buck The school is in the central west end and there are lots of restuarants/shops within walking distance. Also, if you live in the dorms, classes are really close so you can be to class easily within five minutes. The cafeteria is also connected to the dorms so no need to walk through the cold/rain/snow to get food. I fly a lot back home and the metro is adjacent to the school, so after class I walk with my suitcase and take the metro to the airport. It's so convenient! Also, at this school you don't have to take the PCAT or apply to be admitted into the professional program. The best part is you earn your Pharm D. in 6 years!
Tips for prospective students Apply for early decision because it is difficult to be admitted under regular decision. Also, make sure you really want to be a pharmacist. We've had about three people drop out within the first half of the semester because they found out pharmacy isn't what they want to do. It's not as bad here as people make it out to be. As long as you don't procrastinate you should do well.
Great for these types of students Hardworking students will do well here. Procrastinating will make your life stressful here. I did away with the habit and started using a planner, and it has done wonders. This is a great school for people that want to go to a small college.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Aubrie from Witt, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I feel that I made the perfect decision when I decided to attend the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Everyone here is extremely friendly, and help all around you from the staff and upperclassmen. The good thing is that since everyone here is trying to become a pharmacist, we all know what each of us is going through.
Tips for prospective students If you need help, don't be afraid to ask for it. Everyone is willing to help you and you can even get a private tutor for free. Learn what study habits work best for you. You might need to realize that college is a lot harder than high school. In order to make school less stressful, I would suggest studying a little bit of your school material each day. Rather than you waiting until the night before to cram all of the information into your brain. The last thing I would suggest is that students should get involved. This is a great way to take your mind off of school for a while, and an excellent way to get to know your peers.
Academic Rigor One thing you may notice while attending this school is that if your friends go to another college it may seem like their school is a lot easier. You need to understand that you are going here to become a pharmacist. Everyone at this school is obviously intelligent, so this school is a bit more difficult than other non-medical schools. Even though things may seem a little tough at time, I can tell you that it honestly isn't that bad. As long as you have good study habits and a schedule, you will be perfectly fine.
Dorm Life I absolutely loved living in the dorms. It teaches you how to live and get along with someone while sharing a small space, which a skill you will need to keep throughout your entire life. Another great thing is the location of the dorms. If you wake up 10 minutes before your class begins, you can still make it on time. If you want to hang out with your friends, you can just walk down the hallway or take the elevator/stairs to another floor and visit them. Also, the campus is located in the central west end, so you can leave your dorm and have easy access to go out into the city and have some fun.
Food and Dining The food in the cafeteria is pretty good. Occasionally they have some pretty weird stuff, but a majority of it is good. The only thing I have to complain about with the food in the cafeteria is that I wish there were more healthier options. If you don't like the cafeteria food, you can also take a five minute to a nice place to eat. There are lots of wonderful places in the area that have some really great food.
What to do for fun There are many different fun things to do. The residence hall has a lobby with a big screen TV where you can watch movies. It also has a Wii, so you can go to the front desk to get a video game to play. In the middle of campus is the quad, which is a an acre of grassy area where you can play sports or just relax on. Another thing on campus is the Rec Room. It has a ping-pong table and pool tables. You can also go to the gym if you enjoy playing sports. If you go off campus, there is a movie theatre not too far away and lots of other great things to do around the city
Bang for the buck Although this school is pretty expensive (in my opinion), I think that it is worth it. You get to be surrounded by a lot of great people and acquire an excellent education. One of the especially great things about this school is you don't have to take the PCAT and you are finished in six years.
Great for these types of students If you are intelligent, friendly, and ambitious, this is the perfect school for you.
Clubs and Activities This school offers a vast majority of involvement opportunities. There are many different clubs, such as outdoor club, GSA, SODAA, and etc.
For sports there are tennis, intramural soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, roller hockey and etc.Greek Life I have not been able to join the Greek life yet, since I am only a first year, but I plan to next year. There are several different fraternities/sororities. It's just a matter of deciding if you want to join and which one is the perfect one for you.
Campus Safety The campus is extremely safe. In order to enter any building you need to swipe your student I.D. Plus, there is a security guard on duty 24/7.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Katelyn from Godfrey, IL
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences This school is very intimate, you get to know everyone. The classes farther up can be challenging, but rewarding and you won't regret it. It's in a great location, so when you find the time from studying, you won't be bored!
Tips for prospective students I recommend apply for an on campus (work study) before the year starts, otherwise you probably won't get it. Take a lot of dual credit and AP tests. It will get you out of time consuming courses, but check with the school first to see if it will transfer or not.
Academic Rigor It is challenging, but not impossible. You just have to keep on yourself to study frequently. Its completely possible to do other activities as well, but you must stay on top of yourself, otherwise, this is not the school for you.
Dorm Life The campus is small so you can easily reach everything from the dorms. There is at least on RA on every floor, and you will get to know everyone and they genuinely care about you. The dorms are new and very nice. Study room on every floor.
Food and Dining They have lots of different options in the cafe. The servers are very nice and will get to know you. They are open to new suggestions, and will help you find something you like.
What to do for fun It is located in the Central West End of St. Louis. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance a long with shops and the Chase Park Plaza (movies). It is a two minute walk to the Metrolink where you can access almost all of the city (along with the bus routes) and you can go to sites, clubs, shopping centers, and festivals. Also about a five minute walk from Forrest Park, where there are lots of museums, walk ways, ice rink, and other activities.
Bang for the buck Tuition is way up there, but its paying for it (you receive a tablet computer). Classrooms and labs are top notch, and the professors are really experienced.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Holiday Dance at the Renaissance Grand Hotel every December. Don't miss it!
Great for these types of students Nerds. That's pretty much who we are. But we aren't too geeky. We still like to party lots and hit the town, but we know how to prioritize ourselves so they grades don't slip!
Clubs and Activities Over 50 different organizations for just about everyone. There are Greek organization and several sports (there are always new intramural sports starting). Check the website.
Greek Life There are a variety of Fraternities (all Fraternities because they are Professional even the girls only). There is a different organization for each different personality type. There are boys, girls, and co-ed. There is no official housing due to local laws, but members share houses.
Campus Safety Security guards patrol day and night, through the buildings and the Quad (the yard). Never felt worried about safety (except maybe on the Metro).
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