College Dilemma

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PatienceAndLove said:
I used to go to FUS, and I got the feeling that a lot of girls were there for their MRS. degree, more than an education.
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:rotfl: LOL, my sociology professor told us the exact same thing earlier this week when we were discussing why people go to college. He mentioned that it’s not easy for girls to get their “MRS. degree” here since 60-70% of the students here are girls. 😛 It’s also worth mentioning that some of the guys here are pre-theologates, which furthers the gap between single girls and guys. 😛
 
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:rotfl: LOL, my sociology professor told us the exact same thing earlier this week when we were discussing why people go to college. He mentioned that it’s not easy for girls to get their “MRS. degree” here since 60-70% of the students here are girls. 😛 It’s also worth mentioning that some of the guys here are pre-theologates, which furthers the gap between single girls and guys. 😛
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good point. 😃
 
JMJ_Pinoy said:
:rotfl: LOL, my sociology professor told us the exact same thing earlier this week when we were discussing why people go to college. He mentioned that it’s not easy for girls to get their “MRS. degree” here since 60-70% of the students here are girls. 😛 It’s also worth mentioning that some of the guys here are pre-theologates, which furthers the gap between single girls and guys. 😛
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I do believe, however, there were a group of girls who were referred to as the “chalice strippers”, or the young ladies who persued pre-theologate majors. And I apologize for their title, but it was what was told to me.
 
PatienceAndLove said:
I do believe, however, there were a group of girls who were referred to as the “chalice strippers”, or the young ladies who persued pre-theologate majors. And I apologize for their title, but it was what was told to me.
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Well, I haven’t heard of “chalice strippers,” LOL. But I have met a few girls here who are discerning religious vocations.
 
Journeyman said:
What do you see about the pros and cons of FUS?
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Pros:
Orthodoxy, fellowship, students, most of the professors, etc.

Cons:
I strongly dislike the location and weather, but that’s because I’m from the west coast and prefer living in urban areas. FUS is also very sheltered, which can be both good and bad.
 
I came to this thread after getting off the phone with my youngest who is now at Franciscan. She is so happy and thankful to be there. It really brought comfort to me to see that she is doing so well. We have paid for 3 of our children to go to college there, and are pretty much broke now, but when I see how well all 3 did there, it makes it all worth it. Don’t let money be the deciding factor.

Oh, and the older 2 found great spouses! 👍
 
**I met my spouse there too. i was considered Non-Trad and i fully appreciated not having to live in the bubble which is the campus…Plus let me tell you, you’ll be so AMAZED at how much money you save when you live off:)

I will say that yes i found quite a numerous amount of women there just to get married, and many of them seemed to fit the same persona…And if you didn’t fit that persona i think guys at FUS had a hard time with that.

BTW is Dr. Graham still with the social work program…he’s a really nice man to talk to who although he may not be your advisor could help you figure out what you want to do.**
 
Journeyman said:
We recently visited campus with our high school junior who is looking at various colleges. The visit to FUS was awesome as everyone was very nice and the students were full of joy. The Mass that we attended was also amazing. I don’t know if my son will go there or not as the decision is up to him and depends on what he might want to major, but I know he was happy with everything about the campus and the people. What do you see about the pros and cons of FUS?
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**I went there too and graduated with a BA in Comm Arts/Radio/TV

Pros:

Loved having the Port open 24 hrs for adoration
having the chance to attend mass everyday
small classes
ability to get to know professors in your major and professors who seem to like their students
Getting a deeper understanding of Catholicism by taking required Theology courses (although sadly Fr. Bramwell who was one of the best theology professors there is gone:()

Cons

Bubble like atmosphere
EXPENSIVE
No Financial Aid
Need a bigger library as its always too crowded
If your teachers don’t like you or vice versa (in your major) there aren’t a lot to choose from

My biggest issue with FUS at the time is that during freshman orientation they don’t explain to students very well about how little money you’ll be making with a theology degree. If you don’t have enough money to cover your bills they say oh just take out another loan, sign here…**
 
maria29 said:
BTW is Dr. Graham still with the social work program…he’s a really nice man to talk to who although he may not be your advisor could help you figure out what you want to do.
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Yes, he’s still here. He’s my academic advisor. 😃
 
I know a good number of friends who have decided to live off-campus to save $$$.

Many people say FUS is some kind of giant bubble, but I don’t see it competely that way. I suppose if you have no car and never leave campus, at all, you very well might be inclined to think of FUS as a bubble.

The campus on the hill does tend to be a Catholic haven, but the surrounding area of Steubenville is far from the Utopia of St. Thomas More. The town is economically depressed, and it doesn’t take long to realize that there is crime in Steubenville. Although I’m no liberal, I have a difficult time feeling part of the campus community. I don’t attend Mass on campus, don’t go to FOP’s and tend to stick with a good group of friends, most of whom live off-campus. So maybe I’m not having the “bubble” experience others have.

In the past two years at FUS I’ve made many good friends. I think I’ve made more genuine friendships here than any other school I’ve been in my life. I can literally think of at least 10 people with whom I’m friends, but I can easily extend that to 20.

I spent over two years at my previous school and had only two friends…who usually were too busy to do anything with anyhow.

PRO’S

Very friendly people
Small classes
Excellent community
Excellent outreach ministries
Overall orthodox Catholic education
Households
Affordable relative to other private universities

CON’S

Steubie Smell
No financial aid - except loans and some small grants

I’m a grad student finishing up at FUS.
 
Originally Posted by PatienceAndLove:
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ROTFL!!! Don’t forget the estrogen filled water!
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Yes, can’t forget that! I’ve been told it’s not really estrogen but something else that is similiar to estrogen, or increases estrogen production.
 
PatienceAndLove said:
ROTFL!!! Don’t forget the estrogen filled water!
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So girls come here to find a spouse… and guys here drink water that increases their estrogen production? :rotfl:

Actually, I shouldn’t even be laughing since I’m a guy and I’ve been drinking the water! 😛 :eek:
 
I think I’m in pretty much in a similar dilemma of whether I’ll be able to finish college at Franciscan; I’m already in a little bit of debt and am only a freshman. Now with tuition hikes and such I might have to take out lots more in loans. :eek: I think I’ll come back next year, but I’ll probably end up finishing college at a state school. 🤷

All I know is I don’t want to be in tens of thousands of dollars in debt as an middle school teacher and be forced to work in public schools, versus Catholic. (Not that I have anything against public schools, I went to public school. I just would love to be able to teach at a Catholic school.)
 
You are going to be in debt no matter where you go to school. With some state schools you end up going 5-6 years instead of 4, so you are in debt just as much. Before transferring, check out how many of your credits will transfer.

Go for your dreams. Don’t settle for less. I know FUS grads who are working hard to pay back loans, but they are strong in their faith and content that they did the right thing by getting a great Catholic education.

Also, if you want to teach at a good Catholic school, the crediblity of your FUS degree would help tremendously.
 
johnpaul2_fan said:
I think I’m in pretty much in a similar dilemma of whether I’ll be able to finish college at Franciscan; I’m already in a little bit of debt and am only a freshman. Now with tuition hikes and such I might have to take out lots more in loans. :eek: I think I’ll come back next year, but I’ll probably end up finishing college at a state school. 🤷

All I know is I don’t want to be in tens of thousands of dollars in debt as an middle school teacher and be forced to work in public schools, versus Catholic. (Not that I have anything against public schools, I went to public school. I just would love to be able to teach at a Catholic school.)
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You go to Franciscan? Maybe we know each other, then? 😃

I’m probably returning to Franciscan next year and staying here until I graduate. If I plan on transferring to a state school, I’ll have to move back home after this semester since the requirements are different and I want to graduate on time.
 
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