Albert

Why did you choose St. Thomas?

I chose St. Thomas because I was told there were Ugandans attending so I wanted to feel at home.  I also wanted to attend a university where I would grow morally as well as intellectually and St. Thomas offers exactly that through its rich Catholic tradition.

What do you like best about St. Thomas?

The professors are great and always available to answer questions.  The small class size gives students the opportunity to get more attention from professors.  There are lots of resources and opportunities on campus which students can engage in:  the career development center, the center for writing, academic counseling, the math resource center, research with faculty, study abroad, just to mention a few.  Everyone here is nice and polite and accommodative of international students.

What do you like about being a student in the Twin Cities area?

There is a wide variety of fun and yet educational things to do in the Twin Cities.  The Mall of America is my favorite.  The Twin Cities area is dotted with many theatres, shopping malls and recreation centers, intertwined by the great Mississippi River.  I have visited many cities in the U.S but I didn’t experience the kind of cozy and calm atmosphere that runs through these non-identical twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

What campus activities are you involved in?

VISION, Chemistry Club, Biology Club, ANSA, Chemistry research and teaching assistant, Uganda Association in Minnesota, International Student Ambassador.

What advice would you give to prospective international students?

They should be ready to take advantage of the many opportunities in the U.S. and benefit from them.  Most importantly, they should know that their cultures are unique and therefore freely share them with anyone.