Thomas Aquinas College Reviews

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• 5 out of 6 people found this review useful.

  ALEXANDRIA from ladera ranch, CA

  Reviewer is A current student here.

  Categories	Rating	Comments
  Am learning a lot		I admit that this school does wonders with the mind. Thomas Aquinas delves into critical thinking and reading between the text. Although this style of learning works for many people who are vocal, the school also fails to present the application of the argument. Many times, I find myself reading material that I have no interest in, because it does not apply to what I want to do.
  Am enjoying being here		My mom is putting in me in a position to be at this school. My freshmen year was fun, because of the friends I made and being away from home. I would not attribute it to the atmosphere at Thomas Aquinas. They create an academic bubble of seclusion, quite literally.
  Bang for the buck		If philosophy, theology, and the classics is what you want to pursue, than by all means, this is the college for you. They are great at working with you for financial aid. They really want you to be able to comfortably afford the room and board and curriculum.
  Tips for prospective students		Make sure you do the summer program so you know exactly what you are getting into. Be aware that this is a very Catholic convservative school and they spread that towards every corner of the life at the school. They rules are a bit extreme, and never think that someone is not watching. At a school this small, everything gets out in the open. If you are not easily molded, I would not reccommend it.
  Great for these types of students		If you like to read perspectives and draw conclusions, this is your school. You must be vocal, a bit argumentative, willing to subject your thoughts to the classroom, willing to abide by the rules and prohibitions of the college, wanting school to flow through every aspect of your life, like the quiet, secluded lifestyle, and be a greek and classic writers phanatic. You really must have a passion for the curriculum and how the program works to be successful here, you can't slide by just doing the minimum, because the tutors and the students will not tolerate your apathy.

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• Anna from Tehachapi, CA

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

  Categories	Rating	Comments
  In three sentences		thomas aquinas is a beautiful place, full of a love for knowledge and critical thought. it has a variety of fun and enhancing extracurricular activities that range from hiking to drama and more. the class environment is unique from most other schools, consisting of discussions based on the socratic method, rather than lectures.
  Tips for prospective students		visit the campus and sit in on the classes. the grounds alone could win over anyone half-interested in this beautiful school. however, one must experience the classes first-hand in order to make an educated decision, as they are not for everyone.
  Academic Rigor		the academic environment is vibrant! discussions on the subject matter extend far beyond the classrooms.
  Dorm Life		the dorms are lovely, and most have a wide, open communal area.
  Food and Dining		the food is healthy and there is a wide range of choices offered.
  What to do for fun		hiking in the beautiful california mountains, or just walking in the surrounding wooded areas, outdoor activities abound!

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