Marian University-Fond Du Lac

I love the community feel of Marian and how connected the students are to the staff. I think that Marian is a beautiful campus and has so much life to it. The sporting events are also wonderful to watch because a majority of the students come out to watch each other's events. Overall, Marian has been everything I could ask for and more as both a university and social atmosphere.

I love Marian University. I think it is a nice little school, and there is a nice community. While campus food is not great and campus Wi-Fi is not always reliable, it is overall a great school. Class sizes are small, professors are easily accessible, and there are plenty of resources available to students who need help.

With a focus on liberal arts, the total undergraduate enrollment not topping more than 2,500, and a coffee shop located in the heart of the campus (among other inviting aspects), I fell in love with Marian University's tight-knit community. From the moment I stepped on campus, I felt as though I discovered a home away from home, and this breakthrough "aha moment" made for a promising application, enrollment, and eventual attendance process to become a Sabre. I began my first year as an English major with a Writing minor, eager to pursue an education infused with art, exploration, and challenging topics. On top of the interesting nature of the classes and the average class size of 15 students, the professors were more than encouraging of meeting with them to ask questions, discuss a class, or even enjoy a simple coffee break (as you can see, we love the coffee)! As I dove headfirst into this major, I was invited to explore my other interests, and I soon realized that there was more for me to learn – and was there ever. This led me to change my major to Communication, and subsequently add a Leadership minor. With the aid of my academic advisor and the positive support from my professors, this decision opened many doors, from involvement on the school newspaper to a marketing internship. Most importantly, I gained an overall feeling that I had finally found my niche. Overall, the environment at Marian is one that I cannot express better than with the word, "enriching." There are a range of opportunities in the workplace with local internships available to nearly all majors; there's Nursing, taught partially at the hospital located directly in downtown Fond du Lac; Criminal Justice experience at the local police department and visits to surrounding correctional facilities; and Marketing opportunities at Sunny 97.7, Fond du Lac's radio station, to name just a few! Campus life is exciting as well, with the success of a number of sports teams (ice hockey being a favorite), along with intramural sports such as kickball and soccer inviting students to take a break from their studies and have fun outside the classroom. Plus, from clubs such as the Black Student Union and Spectrum (LGBTQIA+), to the Honors Program and study abroad programs, there is great diversity on Marian’s campus for students to explore their current interests while also stepping out of their comfort zone. Marian’s dynamic and unique campus environment does not stop here, as there are accommodations also available for students seeking financial aid, assistance for learning disabilities, or just looking for overall stress relief from the complex world that is college. What Marian may lack in cuisine is made up for in the opportunities provided for students, the welcoming character of those on campus, and that indescribable feeling that this is home. In the classroom, professors are focused on connecting with students and helping us succeed, faculty and staff hold students' needs as a high priority, and peers are interested in immersing themselves into their fields. And did I mention that there’s coffee right on campus?

Marian University is a more of a community-like school with well educated professors and students. Everything from the school’s tasty but affordable meal plans, to their competitive sports teams, and to their various and different clubs are considered to be a really good experience.