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6 out of 6 people found this review useful.
Samuel from Middletown, MD
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The core curriculum along with the specific courses tied to my majors are challenging yet the professors make sure the students comprehend the information with before and after class assistance. There are tutors on campus to assist on a one-on-one basis as well. Out of the eleven classes I was able to take for the first year, six were in my major and minor fields of study, which is high for freshman at a liberal arts college. I will be able to earn my degree in three years if I work for it. The workload is just right, even with two jobs on campus and getting involved in clubs.
Am enjoying being here The Mount is an excellent place to live and go to school. The community is constantly referred to as a family due to everyone knowing each other on campus. The dorm rooms are currently being renovated, with two thirds of the campus done with modern rooms - no dorm horror stories here. The food is excellent at the food court as well as the cafe on campus. Plus, the lounges around campus are great for studying or just hanging around campus.
Bang for the buck The total cost for tuition and on campus housing comes to a little over $40,000 per year, but it is well worth it. MSMU envelops the student, forcing them to become a part of the community and making sure that no penny is wasted. Dorm repairs are done within 24 hours, we have one of the best security systems in the country, and are renown for our business and education departments, with the sciences close behind. Once the solar farm is in place, the third largest in the United States, the entire campus will be run via solar and geothermal energy. Not bad at all.
Tips for prospective students Apply early. As part of the freshman ambassador team, we have seen a increase of 50% in applications. Since we can only take in so many students, an early application with average qualifications will get in while a late application with outstanding qualifications may be wait-listed as there are no more spots available. Also, apply to more than just MSMU, apply big and small, far and near. You never know what the future holds.
Great for these types of students The college is great for those who want to dive into their studies without the distractions of the surrounding areas. The campus is in a quiet town of Emmitsburg, with the nearest Starbucks 30 minutes away. Same goes for the nearest mall and movie theater. The Catholic university is the second oldest of its kind in the nation, and has an immense catholic power over it; however, is not overbearing - this coming from a Lutheran.
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2 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Amanda from Westminster, MD
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I have heard so many things about the academics at Mount Saint Mary's. I am excited to pursue not only my major (biology/ biochemistry) but to continue my education in all fields of learning.
Will enjoy being here The Mount has such a wonderful Catholic atmosphere. This is exactly what I'm looking for in a school.
Bang for the buck While Mount Saint Mary's is fairly expensive, I believe it is worth every penny. That is, if you can afford it. For me, I will need a significant amount of scholarship money and financial aid for my attendance at this school to be possible. I will just keep praying and hoping! I am therefore looking at other schools but honestly cannot imagine going anywhere else.
Tips for prospective students I would definitely recommend applying here! However, I would recommend applying to a few other less expensive schools, just in case the Mount cannot meet your financial need. That being said, there are many scholarship opportunities at the Mount. Definitely put this on your college search list!
Great for these types of students Anyone who is looking for a calm peaceful atmosphere and wants to make wonderful friends and receive the best education possible. While this school is a Catholic, faith-based university, the Mount believes in welcoming all religions; any students, regardless of religious beliefs, can attend this school.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Joe
Reviewer is A past student here.
Categories Rating Comments Did learn a lot The class sizes are small and the professors do give you a lot of personal attention. The downside is that they do not expect a whole lot of creativity or latitute out of you.
Did enjoy being here You really do not get the campus feel or college town here. Weekends and downtime can be quite boring. However, I did enjoy getting to know my professors and classmates.
Bang for the buck Most, if not all, students get at least 10-15k per year in scholarships or financial aid. Once this is shaved off the 38k sticker price, your all said and done price is pretty reasonabe.
Tips for prospective students Do not come here if you are expecting the typical work hard-play hard expensive 4 year college. The social life is very relaxed and is centered on your involvement on a sports team, club, or dorm/apartment. The academics are pretty easy if you go to class and put forth a decent effort.
Great for these types of students The Mount is great for someone who posesses all 3 of these qualities.
1- Seeks a good, but not too challenging, Catholic education.
2- Is involved on a sports team, club, service project, or work study.
3- Wants a relaxed social life where you only see the same group of people every day, night, and weekend.Login to rate or flag the reviews
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Jennifer from Westminster, MD
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The Mount has a certain core curriculum for every particular major. The curriculum for my major challenges me to think outside the box and pull in knowledge from the other classes I am taking. Each of my classes seem to have at least one aspect they share. My professors are very good at their job and push everyone, including myself to do their best.
Am enjoying being here The Mount is a fantastic place to go to college. Whether you live on campus or are a commuter, everyone is involved in everything. They just finished renovating a new housing building, which is quite nice. The overall atmosphere here is wonderful, we have such a great sense of family and community.
Bang for the buck Although Mount St. Mary's is about 40,000 per year, you receive a lot for your money. The classes are rigorous and beneficial and the professors really push their students. You also get a great meal plan and housing options. MSMU also provides many extracurricular activities both during the week and on the weekends that everyone can participate in.
Tips for prospective students Apply early. The Mount is a great school and very popular is all areas. Just make sure you're a pretty well-rounded student, cause everyone here seems pretty open to various types of activities.
Great for these types of students The Mount is great for all types of students. There always is something for everyone to get into. Whether that be on a D1 or club sports team, to any sort of club you want to join. Being a liberal arts college, almost anyone can fit it!
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1 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Victoria from Saginaw, TX
Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will enjoy being here the campus if beautiful and is very home-y(:
Bang for the buck it's very affordable for the education given, which is quite up to par, as i should say.
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Jahayra from Washington, DC
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Mount Saint Mary is a great school that really prepares students and always helps students stay on top on their things. This school has a great opportunity for all students. Mount Saint Mary actually works in with the students to enjoy, love and fully live the truth of the world.
Tips for prospective students Mount Saint Mary is a community university but it really prepares the students in academic and knowledge way. If any student is prepare to become an adult this is the college to start at.
Academic Rigor It very hard but if you keep your head in the game then you'll be fine. I understand their students who need help in academic wise but their are people who care as much as your should but you should always allow that help.
Dorm Life Dorm life is a great experiences for all student and its very save.
Food and Dining The food and dinning is great it has a lots of choices to eat. The student are the one who decides whether they should keep a certain food.
What to do for fun The things that I do for fun is like play basketball with my friends, dances, exercise and spend a lot of time with my friends. Helping my friends with homework and other things.
Bang for the buck It's been hard since my dad left my mom, so the person who's paying a lot of the money is my mother which its a lot. I am one of the second people going to a college in my family and also my mother is also attending school. I wish in away i had a second parent to help my mother pay college because for real their is not a lot of my money in my household. In a way my mother is doing the best she can to get me through college. The college gave me money but that is not enough. But I am going to keep my head up and try to find a way to get through college.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus On campus they have different clubs for people to be part of culture and different traditions. Most of the Hispanic/ Latino have people to teach other non Hispanic how to dances and learn more about different cultures.
Great for these types of students Everyone and every students fits in a college environment you just have to enjoy your surroundings and help others learn more about the school.
Clubs and Activities Clubs are very good to be in at the Mount Saint Mary because that how you get involve and meet other people.
Campus Safety Campus Safety is always watching and prepare for anything. The safety is all over the campus and if you ever need help their there.
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Justin from Clarksburg, MD
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences this is a very good school with strong academics. however, if you want to be surrounded with things to do, then this school is not for you. there is a very tightly close-knit community.
Academic Rigor the core curriculum is rigorous, yet easy to follow. the classes you take your freshman year can be fun or be boring, depending on the professor. you will be given a lot of work, including things like worksheets, weekly papers, journal entries, etc. i recommend that, if you come here, you study very hard and keep on track with work. don't let yourself get behind!
Dorm Life as a freshman, you can either live in a nice dorm or a not-so-nice dorm. if you get placed in terrace, you will have a/c and a decent-sized room. if you get placed in pangborn or sheridan, you will have a relativelty smaller room without a/c compared to the terrace.
Food and Dining the food is not the greatest, but it still tastes good. i have heard that they use food additives, but i am not completely sure. it is just a rumor. the desserts are awesome and they have plenty of choices to choose from, depending on what you're craving that day.
What to do for fun if you like playing sports, i strongly recommend that you get involved with the division i athletics. if you do not think you will make any of the teams, then there are plenty of opportunities to play an intramural or a club sport. there is always something to do on the weekend, whether it is go hiking, go to a movie, go ice-skating, etc. they plan a lot of stuff to prevent the students from drinking/partying.
Greek Life there are no fraternities or sororities.
Campus Safety the public safety officers definitely do their job (sometimes taking it a little too seriously). most of the officers are very nice and easy to talk to; however, there are a couple of officers that believe they are superior to all of the students, which causes them to speak very condescendingly towards the students.
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Robert from Ijamsville, MD
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences A Fantastic blend of excellent scenery, community, faith, facilities, and discovery. This college holds exploration of the self, and studies very highly while mixing in a deep seated, faith guided studies with moral and thorough self examination. The Facilities are top notch, with much available, and most of it being new or updated, but it does have some issues such as the upkeep time.
Tips for prospective students Always keep your keys and ID on your person, no matter where you are going.
Lock your door, and keep it that way, not for fear of the students, but out of the guests that may visit.
Constant, minor, upkeep is easier than one huge, labor intensive burst of cleaning.
Always keep checking on the status of any food brought into the room, you don't want it going bad!Academic Rigor There is not so much a push on the work handed out, but rather in what is expected from the student, as the teachers expect that the student will do their best, and follow the assignments and study the notes, which is enough to pass. In addition there is always help available for the subjects, mitigated only by the amount of people seeking the same for themselves.
Dorm Life I personally love the dorm life, as it is an excellent way to meet new people, and many friends, as well as to learn new things and cultures from the newly met people. The only issue is how living with others creates more mess than what the cleaning crew can handle sometimes, but it is not too bad at all.
Food and Dining The food is great, as the offer a selection each day, and vegan meals as well, with desert bars and everything, and a cafe is open late at night for those who get a sudden urge. The drawback is the cycling of food, as it will steadily repeat for many specific meals, though those don't have to be chosen, as there is always something else to choose.
What to do for fun On campus there is always something going on, such as sports (Even at three in the morning, I have played a game of ultimate Frisbee in the dark several times) clubs, study groups, movies, games, and parties.
Bang for the buck The school is very much worth the money, with its only point of contention being the lack of a huge pool for culture blending, which can teach a person many important things for later life, as well as the slight repetition of food and activities.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is a building (Purcell) that was built to be the meeting area for some activities, as well as the school's regular dance spot. There is also a large lounge with several arcade games and large TVs for entertainment.
There is an anti-aircraft gun on the campus in front of the seminary.Great for these types of students This is great for all types of student, with the only exception being the strictly art majors, who wish to do nothing else.
Clubs and Activities There is a huge selection of clubs and activities, with the option to create one at any time, so long as it is approved, which it generally is. The clubs are very fun, and the activities well thought out.
Greek Life I don't have much knowledge on this aspect of the university.
Campus Safety While there are a few issues, such as alcohol violations, the school feels safe, as public safety is always around, coupled with the location of camp David in close vicinity and it always seems very secure.
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Makeda from Reisterstown, MD
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Mount St. Mary's University does an excellent job of educating their students as, having just finished my first semester of college as a freshman at this institution, I can honestly say I have gained great insight from my various professors through the courses I was taking this past semester. They are excellent in not only educating us as their students, but fully enjoying every bit of what they are teaching. If one is in pursuit of a great education it is to Mount St. Mary's University that one should look!
Am enjoying being here I enjoy the atmosphere at Mount St. Mary's University. Set against a backdrop of the Catoctin Mountains, the Mount is a great campus full of rich history dating back to 1808. With many of the buildings in the style of Gothic architecture it is quite beautiful to walk amongst as one goes from class to class. It is excellent being in attendance here at the Mount and well worth the while.
Bang for the buck As a small, liberal arts college set in a quaint area of Maryland, Mount St. Mary's University is well worth the money. As a student here, I'm glad I made the decision to attend Mount St. Mary's University as I am gaining a great education that was more than worth what is being paid in tuition. An aspiring college student should not look anywhere else but to Mount St. Mary's for their higher education!
Tips for prospective students A great tip for prospective students is to focus on academics before all other things. You're in college for an education above all else so make sure and always know in your mind that it is your work that comes first no matter what.
Great for these types of students Mount St. Mary's University is great for the type of student who wants to be able to maintain focus on their academics but can also find exciting things to pursue if they wanted as well. Mount St. Mary's is great for the type of student that likes to know that everyone is focused on their work and will be able to get help whenever it is needed as well. The Mount is also great for students who have a strong background in their faith and want that to only continue as they go on into their college years! Go Mount!
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