Gustavus Adolphus College Top Questions

The worst thing at this school is that living off campus is difficult to do because the college only allows a certain number of people to do so; however, it's not too bad because the dorms on campus are pretty great and everyone gets a room!

The cost. It is a very expensive school and I think that not everyone gets the opportunity to come here to stay here because of the expenses. I know many people who have either the left the school or are debating on leaving because of how expensive it is.

There are very few negative things I would say about my school. But if I have to choose I would say the weather. Yes I know it is Minnesota, but I wish there were tunnels that could be used by students during the winter.

The worst thing about my school is that there are only about 2,500 students. While it makes for more interactive learning in the classroom, it is still the worst thing because everyone knows everyone. It is a lot like high school in the sense that everybody's business gets around through gossip very fast and very easily. Sometimes I wish I could be more anonymous.

The diversity level at Gustavus Adolphus College is not very high. We have a great diversity center for all students as well as a great staff to assist with any problems. The college can work on trying to diversify the college community as well as providing more resources for those who need it.

Growing up in the cities I knew people from a large pool of racial backgrounds. I came to feel that the more diversity you had in your environment the better. If your only expose yourself to the viewpoints of those who come from a relatively similar living situation as yourself you tend to cultivate very similar ways of thinking. I feel that free thinking can flourish only under diverse settings and you can find some truly interesting ideas in those circumstances. Unfortunately Gustavus is lacking on the diversity side of things. Although not cookie cutter similar students are close.

They charge us to print things, and we have to print a lot of articles for classes.

Most students drink to get drunk, not just socially. It's scary when you first come on campus and you didn't realize how crazy school can be. It's very hard to balance work with the amount of alcohol you're almost required to consume to fit in on campus.

There are always so many things going on around campus! I try to stick to my studies, but I am easily distracted.

It can be cliq-ey and people aren't always open to making new friends, especially sophomore and junior year.

The amount of partying on weekend nights.

drinking and there are a few conservitive narrow minded people

A lot of people here have depression and the school work gets pretty stressful.

Promotion of Diversity, but not accepting of viewpoints that disagree with the majority of the campus. For instance, being a conservative on campus and some of the things that conservatives believe in are considered "hateful" or "discriminatory".

The great social 'divide' in those who drink in those who don't drink. As well as the divide between those who live on campus and off campus.

The administration, but they'll give you trouble no matter where you go. The school does try to control its students. You have to get permission to live off campus and other rediculous things like that. They make you jump through hoops, but from talking with friends at other colleges, that seems to be a typical quality.

I dont like the admissions staff nor some of the back-stage drama that goes on, which can be said of any or many colleges. It is in MN, and it does get windy and cold.