/r/stjohnscollege
This is a community for anyone connected to or interested in St. John's College. Share news, photos, ask questions, and communicate with other members of the SJC community.
There is no other college quite like St. John’s. Through sustained engagement with the works of great thinkers and through genuine discussion with peers, students at St. John’s College cultivate habits of mind that last a lifetime.
The St. John’s College program in Liberal Arts is based on great texts of:
Through conversation about timeless books, students wrestle with enduring questions of human existence.
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I'm a Californian going to community college hoping to transfer over to a 4-year institution in the future. Any SJC students who transferred from California (or any out of state transfers) willing to tell me about their experience? I've never lived in the east coast & wondering what it's like for someone from west coast culture acclimating to east coast culture both urban & academic. Where did you transfer from? What were the courses you took (if any) that are required & accepted to transfer? What was your living situation like & how would you consider rent in MD compared to CA? Your experience making friends etc.
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There is a st.johns college in zimbabwe. This is my school. It is the best of the schools in zimbabwe. I know this subreddit is probably for the united States or south africa but, still. We are also the top high school for rugby in zim
With small private colleges failing in large numbers, what do you think the long term future holds for St. Johns? Having 2 campuses with small enrollment seems to me to be an expensive luxury that could drain their coffers twice as fast during the upcoming demographic cliff.
Also, they seem to be dependent of alumni giving which could make them vulnerable in an extended economic downturn.
I'm a fan of SJC and I think the educational landscape is a better place because it exists. I'm just concerned they're 1 or 2 bad recession/enrollment dips away from closing their doors.
Hello! I am an older individual who is extremely interested in studying at St John's.
I have a general question. Do y'all get much context for the texts from your tutors? Do you get any biographical info on the writers, or discussion of the social and political context in which they created?
I just read Russell's History, and he thinks that a lot of historical context should be provided to understand the ideas of the Western Tradition. Just reading a book like Leviathan without knowing what was going on in England at the time might be challenging.
Just wondering
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A girl I really care about is soon to be a freshman at SJC in Annapolis, she’ll be staying at the dorm and I’d like to send flowers to her. Thing is, I’m not american nor do I know anything about how the mail or delivery system works over there, but I’m told it’s fascinating how good it is. I suppose most of you here do, which is why I’m asking if any of you know how to send her flowers to her dorm so they arrive specifically to her.
The St. John's Reading List looks fabulous!
However, I guess I'm asking if there were any texts, in your opinion, that seemed not worth the struggle to read.
Hello everyone! I am a student at the Annapolis campus and was thinking about transferring to Santa Fe. One of the major questions I have currently is about the residence halls. What does it mean when the dorm hall is called an "apartment?" What is different about this as compared to a normal dormitory? Do the suites have private, shared, or like floor-shared bathrooms? How is the food? Is it hard to get into Santa Fe like downtown? Should I get a car?
This small army of questions should give you an idea about the level of detail I'm concerned with. Thank you in advance for your responses.
Hi I’m a college student from California in Santa Fe for the summer.
I want to know if there’s any open events for anyone to attend. It seems like there’s not a lot of college aged people here, so it would be nice to meet other young people!
Hello, all! I am an older fellow very interested in your school's program. I was looking at your gorgeous reading list, and I wondered: how much of this do the students actually work through? Is it largely excerpts and passages, or is one expected to read an entire treatise for discussion? I would imagine that it varies from student to student. Very interested in your experiences and perspectives.
Thanks!
Hello y'all. I am an older fellow considering St John's. I love to read and write and on occasion debate issues. However, I am unsure about my ability to keep up in technical areas. I recall having a math SAT in the 500 range years ago, and I haven't done any algebra or geometry since. And I have read a decent amount of pop science (and sci fi!), but I was a C student in science back in the day.
Do you think that the math and science required to graduate from St John's is beyond someone like me?
I am also worried about doing Greek, but that's a different subject. Literally!
I got an email this morning saying they're due this week, but no attached link or any other kind of information. I have no other links or information in any of my emails, and the website is very helpful either. Am I missing something? I'm set for Annapolis if that makes a difference.
Hello, I am a prospective student (applying early action for fall of 2025) wondering about how much merit aid the school gives out. I really like the program and the curriculum, but I'm on the fence about whether or not the cost would be worth it. I live in DC, so we don't really have a good state school option, so SJC costs about the same as a lot of the state schools I'll be applying to as an out of state student. I have a 1440 SAT (770 reading 670 math) and a 4.25 weighted GPA, for reference.
Is the school generous? What stats do you need to get a scholarship?
Hello Johnnies,
When I looked at St John’s, the one thing I kept on hearing is “It’s a great college, but not for everyone.”
It got me thinking: where does St John’s draw the line? What kind of people transfer and drop out? When does a prospective Johnnie become anything but a Johnnie?
Feel free to answer below.
P.S: If you can guess which other Maryland LAC I’ve applied to, you win an imaginary cookie.
Hello,
What do you all suggest a student should do to prepare for freshman year? Is there anything that you could've done over the summer that would have really helped out and made it easier? Thanks!
Hi! Could any current students please tell what shops and stores are around(convenience stores with necessities and other shopping stores). How far are they from campus? How far are most major places located from campus?
Also, what are the transport facilities within and outside town? For example to and from DC?
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I'm currently doing an undergrad at a different college but very interested in the Program, particularly in learning Greek and antiquity writ large. I'm of taking a LoA and attending SJC for a year (perhaps two) and then transferring back to my previous institution-- I know this will be inefficient credits wise. I am curious if anyone else has done this and thinks it could be a worthwhile way to engage with aspects of the program.
I'm an alum. My aunt entered this NEA/Santa Fe Library reading contest thing and she said that the prize winning essay was from an ex-tutor at Santa Fe who got fired and wrote about it. Not a dry eye in the room, my aunt says. Trying to figure out who it is and if I can get a hold of a copy of the essay. Anyone know anything about this?
hi! i'm starting a job in Annapolis in june (right after graduating from college in philly) and looking for a place to live! I'm hoping not to go over $1000/month (including utilities). message me if you're looking for roommates :)
After sending a letter of complaint to the admins, I was invited down to the office of the Director of Student Services to discuss transparency regarding the Kalkavage scandal. Here is a synopsis of what she told me:
-Even if the victim were to call them and ask, St. John's College cannot release a statement due to FERPA law and school policy regarding protecting victim identity, even if the victim's name is not revealed through the statement. This is supposedly to make potential future Title IX complaints feel safer for victims to address.
-St. John's administration did not send any notification to the teaching or health center staff regarding the reasons for Kalkvage's dismissal. This is apparently a false rumor.
-Because Kalkavage is no longer an employee of SJC, and was already fired at the time he sent the emails to his students claiming he was sick and asking some to contact him outside of Outlook, they have no responsibility to correct it.
-If any student still in contact with him receives inappropriate or creepy messages, talk to student services. (I don't see what would come out of this considering he is no longer employed)
-There are no past charges of Kalkavage engaging in inappropriate behavior with students that they have on record.
Hi! As the title says, I am a junior in high school that is considering applying to/attending St. Johns college (specifically the Annapolis campus). I have seen what happened recently with the Kalkavage situation I really hope that that gets handled appropriately by administration. But I just wanted to ask a few questions anyways. Since I am a Junior I visited a lot of colleges over spring break around the DC area (i'm from the midwest and over romanticize the east coast) and St Johns was one of them. I really liked the campus and location and really felt at home when I was there which isn't something I felt with the other colleges I toured. I love the curriculum and I like the idea of a non conformist (or non traditional I guess you could say) college where you don't have to be forced to pick a major - I also love the idea of the Great Books curriculum. But since I didn't visit it during term I couldn't really see any student life. So i just have a few questions pertaining to that. What is the social life like? It is hard to find much information online about it especially since St Johns is such a small school. I understand that a lot of the people who choose to go to St. Johns could be pretty introverted. I am naturally pretty social, not in an insane sorority type of way or anything but I like to have friends and occasionally have a some fun. I am scared that if I attend St. Johns it could be a little isolating? Thats not really the vibe I got from it in person but I kind of get that vibe online? Also what is dating like? Im honestly just curious about that because I can't imagine it would be easy in such a small school. Its not really a deal breaker or anything I was just wondering. Is it anything you wish you would've known before applying? I also really want to try sailing and the St Johns traditions sound cool! Annapolis is a really pretty city and I went to the bookstore by St. Johns and I bought a couple books from there :) Im sorry for such a long post I would be so grateful for any help with my questions!
Incoming freshman here, headed to Santa Fe in August! I seem to be under the impression that the school attracts has quite a few musicians, and that music makes up a decent chunk of the curriculum. But are there any opportunities for private instruction, either through the College or in Santa Fe? I'm a classically trained pianist, and I'll be hoping either to continue that study or to begin voice lessons.
Hi! If anyone has made this switch or vice-versa before please may I pm you? Thanks a lot
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Hello everyone, I have recently moved to st johns. Staying in Airbnb and actively looking for a lease. I have inquired with Northview apartments for their propert at 152 torbay road. Firstly, they are asking the deposit without letting me see the apartment as someone is living there. Secondly, I am concerned about deposit being given back after a year. Can anyone please guide me, is it a good management company to trust or no?
I am an international student admitted into St John's College on the Annapolis campus. I am Muslim and from my website research, I couldn't find if there is a menu specific for halal food or if there is any active Islamic community?