The Johnnies Blog

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150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Academic Opportunities

While the college experience certainly has its fun times, learning is the ultimate goal. Fortunately, St. John’s University is an academic force, offering more than 100 rigorous programs. No matter which direction you choose, at St. John’s you’ll find a diverse, dynamic, and supportive environment focused on your success.

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150 Reasons to Love St. John's: Back—and better than ever.

With things slowly returning to normal around the world, campus life at St. John’s University is thriving once again. Whether you live on campus or you’re a commuter student, there are so many reasons to celebrate life on campus at St. John’s and the start of the fall semester.

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150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Faith and Service

As a Catholic and Vincentian University, St. John’s is committed to serving the poor and the marginalized. No matter your faith or your beliefs, there’s a place for you at St. John’s and innumerable ways for you to get involved. Here are just a few.

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150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: We’ve Got Game.

We are New York’s team, and for generations, St. John’s student-athletes have been proudly representing the University. Whether you are an elite athlete or an exuberant fan, there are plenty of reasons to support the Red Storm.

Empire State Building

150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: The City That Never Sleeps

New York, NY. The Big Apple. Gotham. You can call it what you want—but we call it home. With two campuses in this great city—in Queens and Manhattan—St. John’s University students have every opportunity to explore and enjoy the greatest city in the world. Here are just a few favorites.

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150 Reasons to Love St. John’s: Never a Dull Moment

Curious.
Caring.
Smart.
Fun.
There are plenty of words to describe St. John’s University students, but bored is not among them. That’s due, in part, to the more than 180 student clubs and organizations the University offers. From Greek life, to club sports, to service opportunities—there is always something to do when you’re a Johnny. Here are just a few examples: