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Education at the University of St. Francis centers on 鈥渓ab-based and research-based assignments鈥� and within this environment, 鈥渉ands-on learning鈥� opportunities abound. Ask a student from any department how they feel about it, and they鈥檒l probably be enthusiastic, like a science student who calls their department 鈥渙ne of the greatest strengths of the school鈥� and values the emphasis on 鈥渞esearch rather than lecture.鈥� You鈥檒l also hear about the advantages of 鈥淏usiness Research classes where we deal directly with clients,鈥� how the 鈥渞obust nursing program鈥� offers labs that are 鈥渜uite exciting...learning how to truly care for someone is something St. Francis does well,鈥� or how the College of Education has 鈥渧ery vigorous and quality programs for undergrads.鈥� Another education student agrees, saying 鈥淭here are no free grades, [and] each semester has challenged me academically and will make me a better person and future educator.鈥� Look to the professors for some credit in that regard: 鈥淓very teacher I have had has made themselves available to students, placing a high priority on their success, trust, and mental and physical health. The instructors are committed to getting to know the student on a personal level and supporting them to challenge themselves socially as well as academically.鈥�

The community at the University of St. Francis provides a 鈥渨elcoming and friendly environment. The people who are here, from students to staff and faculty, all work to ensure everyone feels safe and accepted.鈥� One student describes their peers as 鈥渢ruly made of a different caliber than the rest. We care about helping our community and motivating those around us to achieve their full potential.鈥� Another student points out that 鈥渢he student body at the University of St. Francis is very diverse and supportive of one another. There are many events for students to meet people....It is easy to get close to people.鈥� Nervous first-year students can rest easy knowing that 鈥渓iterally any student will be able to find their niche here with other students,鈥� says a self-described 鈥渇ormer social outcast.鈥� Says one student: 鈥淚f you want an intimate learning experience, this is the place.鈥�

The quad is beautiful and has many shady and sunny spots for relaxing and taking time in nature and it鈥檚 also common 鈥渢o see people in lounge areas enjoying meals, conversing with friends, working on homework, or playing games such as table tennis or billiards.鈥� Motherhouse is a favorite on-campus hang out, featuring a 鈥渇ully functional fireplace to keep students warm in the cold...of a Chicagoland winter.鈥� Students point to 鈥渋ntramurals, athletic events, social activities organized by the clubs on campus, music concerts, [and] coffee talks鈥� as favorite social activities. One student notes that their preferred organizations include the 鈥淩ecreation Club, Student Activities Board, Scientific Research Club, Latino Honors Society, Asian American Student Association, and Unidos Vamos Alcanzar.鈥� The Duns SCOTUS Honors Program is known to host 鈥渂onfires and trivia nights鈥� and the History Club offers 鈥渙pportunities to serve the community, learn about local and state history, and get to know other history buffs.鈥� All told, students describe enjoying a multitude of academic and social clubs available on campus.