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The partnership between College of Saint Benedict (for women) and Saint John鈥檚 University (for men) is evident in the Benedictine values 鈥渦pheld by every student in everyday life.鈥� For over 60 years, the two schools have shared both faith and curriculum, taking a free shuttle between classes on the two campuses while maintaining separate dorms and traditions. Part of the Integrations Curriculum includes two theology courses that are 鈥渁ll about service and making an impact in the world,鈥� as well as an experiential engagement component that includes service-learning opportunities or an 鈥渋ncredible鈥� study abroad program utilized by more than half of all students. It is, claim attendees, 鈥渁n education that is second to none,鈥� especially given the lecture series that bring scholars and experts to campus to share insights and global perspectives, helping students to forge 鈥渆ndless connections with not only other schools across the nation, but...across the world.鈥� The 鈥渆xtremely dedicated and passionate鈥� professors are at the heart of both liberal arts colleges, not just in their teaching but in their guidance toward intellectual discovery. They 鈥渁re interested in us figuring things out for ourselves鈥� and 鈥渂ig on [students] being prepared for class so more time can be spent discussing or practicing material instead of lecturing.鈥� One-quarter of all students complete research or a creative project each year, often under mentorship provided by faculty who 鈥渁re willing to work...on projects outside of class even if it means extra work for them.鈥� With the resources of two colleges and 1,500 years of Benedictine values at their disposal, students come away with 鈥渁 well-rounded education...ready to take on the world.鈥�

Many students at both CSB and SJU are Catholic and tend to come 鈥渇rom Minnesota or the surrounding states.鈥� Regardless of where you鈥檙e from, you鈥檒l likely find your peers bringing 鈥溾�楳innesota Nice鈥� to a whole new level,鈥� which makes it relatively easy to befriend these 鈥渉ard-working, fun-loving people,鈥� especially if you take some of 鈥渢he many clubs and activities that are offered.鈥� Most of the caring 鈥淛ohnnies鈥� and 鈥淏ennies鈥� here 鈥渃ommonly have social issues that they are passionate about, such as gender equality, sustainability, [or] health and wellness,鈥� and 鈥渂elieve in the importance of education.鈥� In a pleasant place where 鈥渆veryone fits like a puzzle piece,鈥� one can always 鈥渆xpect to have doors open for you [and] people smile and greet you on occasion when you鈥檙e passing by.鈥�

Though they maintain separate dorms and visiting hours, all other facilities (including dining, athletic complexes, and libraries) are shared between students at the two colleges, so they 鈥渉ave a lot of options for meeting new people.鈥� This includes over 100 clubs and organizations, an 鈥渋nspired leaders series,鈥� and school-run 鈥渓arge campus events such as orientation and Thanksgiving dinners.鈥� The location in Minnesota provides 鈥渞ich recreational abilities鈥� and students often take adventure trips through the schools鈥� Peer Resource Program. Even outside of sponsored activities, nearby natural resources include 3,000 acres of woods and lakes, where 鈥渋ce fishing, fishing, hiking, and hanging out at the beach are popular.鈥� A student assures, 鈥渢he warm months of the year are awesome with the lake/raft open. It feels like a summer camp.鈥� An abundance of school pride can be found during athletic events, 鈥渢he high points for entertainment.鈥� Many here 鈥渄o go out on the weekends鈥� to hang out at bars or parties, but the 鈥渙utstanding campus programming board鈥� also plans weekend events for those that don鈥檛 want to drink. A student vouches that with two schools, there is no shortage of ways to entertain yourself, and 鈥渁s long as you can step out that door and make good use of your time, you鈥檒l have an amazing time.鈥�