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St. Catherine University truly lives up to its inspiring motto: 鈥渆ducating women to lead and influence.鈥� Fueled by small, discussion-based classes, the St. Kate鈥檚 curriculum is designed to help students become 鈥渕ore aware of who you are as a woman in the world, as well as become more aware of social justice and feminist issues.鈥� An ideal small college atmosphere, the teaching staff is knowledgeable, skilled, and caring. A senior shares, 鈥淢ost of my professors have been fabulous instructors: passionate, articulate, and willing to go to any length to help you achieve whatever level of competency you wish in their subject.鈥� While the school is Catholic affiliated, 鈥渞eligious beliefs are not forced on you鈥� as 鈥渞eligion classes tend to be about exploring your own values, or else an academic study of the Bible.鈥� In fact, the school鈥檚 predominant doctrine could be described as politically liberal, rather than religious. However, St. Kate鈥檚 doesn鈥檛 push a single philosophy, but 鈥渙ffers a setting for any woman to let her voice be heard.鈥� A current student shares, 鈥淚'm most comfortable there, most free鈥攄espite the fact that many of my viewpoints do not match with the liberal theology that CSC believes in.鈥�

鈥淭he typical St. Kate's student tends to be liberal, have feminist values, [and] wants to work towards social justice in some way.鈥� These students form the majority, however, 鈥渢hrough its Weekend College program, the college serves a lot of older women returning to school, for a great mix of ideas.鈥� St. Kate鈥檚 also draws women 鈥渨ith a spectrum of disabilities,鈥� as well as 鈥渨omen of color both from the US and abroad, varying economic status, a wide range of ages, sexual orientation and anything else that could possibly vary.鈥� On top of that, you鈥檒l find a range of hobbies and interests, from 鈥渨omen who love to knit or play video games, to women who love to play sports or go out on the town.鈥� On this worldly campus, 鈥渕ost students are socially and environmentally aware, and lean to the left regarding political views.鈥� The school鈥檚 Catholic affiliation also generates 鈥渟ome conservative religious representation,鈥� but students note that, 鈥渢he faculty is generally accepting and supportive of the GLBT population.鈥�

"Located in St. Paul, Minnesota, St. Kate鈥檚 students get the best of both worlds: a quiet campus life complimented by the cosmopolitan attractions of the Twin Cities. A freshman explains, 鈥淧eople really enjoy St. Kate's because, being on campus, you have a nice sense of a small, tightly woven community but you can step off campus into a life of endless possibilities and fun.鈥� For resident students, 鈥渢he St. Kate鈥檚 Activities Team plans movies, dinners, outings, concerts and many other fun things for students to do during the day and evening.鈥� However, students admit that, 鈥渃ampus life is pretty quiet鈥� so 鈥渕ost girls find other places than here to socialize.鈥� The Twin Cities are a great backdrop for college, with lots of cultural and recreational activities. In particular, 鈥淭he arts community is amazing; there鈥檚 always something going on and at a relatively decent price.鈥� What鈥檚 more, 鈥淲ith four other four-year colleges close by in St. Paul, one鈥檚 social life need not be dull.鈥�