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ADELAIDE architects have released staggering plans for a 22-storey residential tower on Flinders St which will cost $120 million and include premium apartments priced at $1.2 million.
The building, titled 123 Flinders, will be Adelaide's tallest residential tower and is designed by Adelaide architecture firm Pruszinski Architects for developers Datong Australia.
Architect Paul Pruszinski said the distinctive and contemporary design was intended to attract residents and investors drawn to ultra-modern inner-city living.
The 75m tall building will also include residential apartments, offices, restaurants and leisure areas.
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"Our research was clear. There is a generation who are keen on city apartment living.
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The plans have been lodged with Adelaide City Council but will ultimately require approval from the state Development Assessment Commission.
The site is one of the city's largest and lies on one of the CBD's busiest corners Flinders and Pulteney streets - where additional building height is encouraged by planning rules.
Sixty per cent of the residential units will be on buildings corners, allowing for cross-ventilation and increased natural light.
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Other features of the proposed development include a pool, gym, spa, cinema and three roof garden areas on three different levels with living trees and plants.
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Pa. saw 25,635 marijuana arrests last year
October 01, 2010, 08:16:46 PM »
by Chris Goldstein 10/1/2010 -
According to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System there were 25, 635 adult arrests for marijuana prohibition related offenses in 2009. About 75% were for possession.
Sale and manufacturing accounted for 5,083 arrests and possession accounted for 20, 552.
Men were arrested more than women at a rate greater than 6 to 1.
Whites were arrested more than African-Americans across the state. But the trend of a racial disparity to the arrests in Philadelphia continued.
Of the 10, 661 African-Americans arrested for marijuana violations in Pennsylvania statewide during 2009 about half were arrested by Philadelphia city police, a total of 5,158 people.
PhillyNORML will release the group's annual report on the city marijuana arrest data next week.
* 22,176 men vs 3,460 women
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Re: Pa. saw 25,635 marijuana arrests last year
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October 01, 2010, 08:21:35 PM »
Two pieces of data I would look for to complete the picture.
1) How many of said arrests lead a prosecution on the offense?
2) How many of said arrests were ancillary charges resulting from an arrest for a different crime, such as DUI or gun possession?
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1- Working on that data. Good news: We can find that in the PA UCR. Bad news: it takes some real data drilling time.
2- Well we are looking here at the arrests not the charges. Simple answer is: unknown. Unless someone is willing to spend the time cross referencing each individual's arrest with their specific police report ( x 25,000+) it would be difficult to determine.
However, it is assumed that those listed under the PA UCR under the criminal code violations 18B marijuana sale/manufacture or 18F marijuana possession that the individuals were arrested specifically for that offense, though they could be charged with other violations.
Also of note and another unknown - How many marijuana arrests result in Disorderly Conduct pleas? This is the most common outcome I have found from possession cases challenged at all in court.
Double also: How many arrests result in the offender being remanded into mandatory in-patient drug treatment programs? That data we might get from SAMSHA...
We are lucky to have the PA UCR data accessible online....NJ require OPRA requests and hand-sorting monthly police reports.....
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October 01, 2010, 08:56:08 PM »
If the information is available in data form, I could easily write an application to sort through the mess. If the data is not included and as you seem to suggest only available if you go through 25k pieces of paper then well no thanks.
The reason I would like to see the data, is that generally police tend to throw mud at a wall when effecting an arrest. Most of them, usually dropped as they work trough the legal system. The snapshot of the data available while interesting, doesn't give any indication as to the true 'forward intent' of prosecution of actual drug cases in PA.
Iiirc, the PA population is around 12.5m residents. All said in done even if one assumes that
20k of those arrests were not ancillary charges, I'm getting the feeling that PA is not exactly a 'drug warrior' state. That's a good thing.
The racial disparity you mention is curious. Philadelphia obviously has a large black population. I can't say anything about the demographics in other large cities such as Pitts. If Pitts has a similar demographic makeup, then that indicates there is a valid issue to look into. Otherwise, it's easily explained away through the anthropic principle.
Philadelpha - Black or African American: 43.5%
Pittsburgh - Black or African American 26.5%
Those numbers I just pulled from wikipedia not census data, so take them with a grain of salt. Not taking crime rates into account for each city, it would at first glance indicate there would be a naturally arising concentration in Philadelphia for black marijuana arrests across the state.
The sex disparity is huge, and I would be at a loss to begin to explain whatever social dynamic is behind that. Girls usually get their weed through their boyfriends maybe? There's certainly something weird going on there, as I doubt it reflects in any fashion the ratio of smokers between the sexes. If a guy is a smoker, then in my experience so generally is his girlfriend or wife.
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RE: Racial and gender disparity in arrests
First: Whites and African Americans consume marijuana at near equal rates, overall.
PA has an 80% white population and 10% black population.
The statewide arrest data for marijuana possession shows 12, 209 white people and 8, 227 black people....certainly not representative of equal prohibition enforcement among two equally pot smoking groups of people...
Little will be found in taking math to the trending here....in order to understand it we have to get off-paper.
Some understanding of the racial disparity may indeed be found in the overall gender disparity to marijuana possession arrests.
These strange trends in the Philly marijuana arrests deserve a more real-world look at how these laws are enforced. It is practice not demographics where the answer might be...in my opinion.
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Quote from: phillynormlmedia on October 02, 2010, 11:36:18 AM
Little will be found in taking math to the trending here....in order to understand it we have to get off-paper.
Some understanding of the racial disparity may indeed be found in the overall gender disparity to marijuana possession arrests.
These strange trends in the Philly marijuana arrests deserve a more real-world look at how these laws are enforced. It is practice not demographics where the answer might be...in my opinion.
There's something you're overlooking, in which an anthropic coincidence type of argument is powerful in terms of an explanation. It is indeed part math, but you are correct that when you say that in order to understand it you need to get off paper. The other parts are equal parts social and political.
Consider, when politicians such as Street and Nutter have "cracked down on vice and crime" around election time they tend to do so in heavily black neighborhoods
I would ask you to remember that events such as "operation sunshine" cracking down on drugs and vice, generally were effected in black neighborhoods surrounding kensington, down towards Darion street on allegheny or in North Philadelphia. Operation "safe streets" irrc was effected in West Philadelphia. They are not set up in areas such as Hungtingdon Valley, West Chester or in Amish neighborhoods down in Lancaster.
That simply accelerates a disparity that arises because of a difference in arrest rates themselves in black vs white neighborhoods across the state due to the base crime rate.
The social factors I mentioned, are ones I know first hand having lived and partied in both black and white areas.
When I was living in pure white areas of montgomery county for example, the kids smoking weed would tend to do so out of the eye of the public. In a friend's house or apartment, in the garage or way back in the woods and usually in small social groups.
That's a stark contrast to the social dynamic I've witnessed living in areas with a heavy black concentration. There are invariably large groups of black kids that tend to congregate, for some reason usually outside a 7-11 or a chinese take-out smoking weed. When the group gets large enough and loud enough, the police show up and the group scatters, only to begin to reform once again after the police leave, having arrested one or two individuals.
When you mentioned 'disorderly conduct', I immediately thought of events like that.
Last Edit: October 02, 2010, 11:54:42 PM by Quietus
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Why don`t we hear any huge heroin or cocaine busts? These are the drugs that kill, not to mention alchohol (which is legal). To keep marijuana classified with these other drugs is just wrong! This is totally rediculous to spend our taxpayer dollars on these stupid & outdated laws here in Pennsylvania.
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The Serenity Prayer is chanted at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings often at the end of the ceremony in the place of the Lords Prayer. The short form of the Serenity Prayer contains 4 lines and is the one most often chanted in these rituals, the long form adds 11 lines to it for a total of 15 lines. I mention this because the Serenity Prayer most often quoted and sometimes even permanently inked (tattooed/branded) on an AA prospects skin is roughly only 1/3 of the total prayer.
God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.
{--- The often forgotten part begins here ---}
Living one day at a time;
Enjoying one moment at a time;
Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;
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Amen.--Reinhold Niebuh
The Serenity Prayer was first penned and used by pastor Reinhold Niebuhr in 1943, at the height of World War II and was not meant to be used as a prayer for recovery from Alcoholism. The first use of the prayer was at the very small and rural Union Church in Heath, Massachusetts. It was meant as a prayer to help those whose lives, families and communities had been ravaged by war to cope with their losses.
Niebuh's daughter, Elisabeth Sifton has written a book about the prayer called,"The Serenity Prayer, Faith and Politics in Times of Peace and War" (ISBN-10: 0393057461) in which she explains the history of the prayer which by 1944 appeared in the "Book of Prayers and Services for the Armed Forces."
Like most of Bill Wilson's work, the prayer was "borrowed" for use by the fellowship when Ruth Hock, Wilson's first secretary saw it used at the bottom of an obituary and asked a printer named Henry S. to print the prayer on some cards which were handed out to various groups in AA to be included in the chanting rituals. It was not until the mid 1950's at a time when Bill Wilson was experimenting with the mind altering drug LSD as a way to enhance Spirituality and his adulterous liaison with a young Grapevine editor named Helen Wynn, that the Serenity Prayer actually caught on and was widely adopted.
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The version you've quoted JR is the Bill W edited version. He changed the original and, if I remember rightly, rather pissed off Niebuhr.
God damn it, get me a whiskey
Bill W, Deathbed
Hence the "we" and "us". Bill W changed it to be personal, as in "me" and "I", which is what pissed off Niebuhr.
God damn it, get me a whiskey
Bill W, Deathbed
I don't know if he was necessarily pissed off about it, but he didn't like the commericialization of it onto teatowels and coffee mugs. Since he didn't believe in copywriting prayers, I am not sure that a "wrong" was commited by anyone in subtle changes to make it more personal.
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Reinhold Niebuhr also disliked the mangling of the phrase "changing what we can". Reinhold said that we
should not go around changing things just because we can; we should only change the things that
ought to be changed.
That's true Orange. Like fixing something that isn't broken.
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That's not what he (Reinhold Niebuhr) said.
I give up alkie. What did he (Reinhold Niebuhr) say?
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I'm not sure which side of the argument you are referring to.
My information comes from the book "The Serenity Prayer", by Elizabeth Sifton, Reinhold Niebuhr's daughter, who had a pretty good idea of what her father said about the Serenity Prayer.
In 2008, Yale Book of Quotations editor Fred R. Shapiro published evidence showing that versions of the Serenity Prayer[9] were in use as early as 1936, years before the first known attribution to Niebuhr.[2] Shapiro also mentions that all early recorded usages, in its various forms of circulation and improvisation, were from women typically involved in volunteer or educational activities.[10] In 2009, however, Duke researcher Stephen Goranson found a variant attributed to Niebuhr in a 1937 Christian student publication:
"Father, give us courage to change what must be altered, serenity to accept what cannot be helped, and the insight to know the one from the other."
Dunno if Bill changed it or not. Perhaps what was in the obit was just what they decided to use.
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Bill Wilson can't leave anything alone can he.......
That sly rewording and "phrase shifting" - it's the difference between Dale Carneggie's work that Bill Wilson Stole verbatim and rewrote in the exact same fashion and MADE the AA basic Text from - that he subsequently rigged up everything to make the royalties go into his pocket after all the slaves sold it for him......
So there is Billy Wilson with a head full of acid and Helen Wynn with a cunt full of his cum, and Bill jumps up and says, "I have an idea!"....
It's Bill Wilsons style - through and through, the slight rewording, the phrase changing, the putting in some bits and taking out others....
The original authors work on one side, the thesaurus in the middle and Wilson's spiritually inspired work flowing forth from his god guided hand.
Pigs fucking arse he is............
can you please provide the links or post the articles & interviews where Niehbur was complimentary to AA? Thanks for sharing!
JR Harris says: "It was not until the mid 1950's at a time when Bill Wilson was experimenting with the mind altering drug LSD as a way to enhance Spirituality and his adulterous liaison with a young Grapevine editor named Helen Wynn, that the Serenity Prayer actually caught on and was widely adopted."
Pretty low and often used tactic. Try something else if you have the mental capacity, that BS is getting old.
JR Harris asks: "What facts do you have?"
I'll show you mine if you show me yours.
J.R., I know he just deflects, also I don't believe the interview or articles do exist, ever happened & so can't be linked or posted. This is the epitome of the insanity of AA, just tell a lie & they will believe. Abuse, belittle the listener, make up a lie that you can't back up & still expect it to be believed. Insult to injury.
This is the epitome of the insanity of AA haters, just tell a lie & they will believe. Abuse, belittle the listener, make up a lie that you can't back up & still expect it to be believed. Insult to injury
"The essence of the independent mind lies not in what it thinks, but in how it thinks."
― Christopher Hitchens, Letters to a Young Contrarian
First you're kissing up to alkieanon for the source; then when he tells you to go look for it yourselves you say, "I don't believe the interview happened", as in "I knew it all along, that bastard was lying!"
You are as stealth as the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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I would be very interested in reading an article or interview by Niebuhr in which he praises AA. Please provide link/info where I would find them. Thanks in advance.
OMG!!! The WRONG USE of a prayer!
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01/04/2010Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Stonehill College is great for students who like a feeling of community, who don't just want to be a number at a huge university and who are serious about their future. It is a small school and so you will know five out of the ten people you see walking down the street. For me, I didn't want to go to a small school, but now that I'm here, I wouldn't have it any other way. There are so many opportunities at Stonehill to find where you belong. I know that I did.
Tips for prospective students For prospective students, my advice would be to pay specific attention to your essay. At Stonehill, there is a limited amount of spots that the admissions officers can fill and you need to stand out more than the next person. Put as much of you into your application so that the officers can get a good sense o f whom you are. Also, if you are thinking about attending, VISIT THE CAMPUS! That is so important. I made the decision to go to Stonehill only after I visited the campus. It's important to see if you could see yourself on that campus. Lastly, relax! Try and have fun with the college and scholarship applications!
Bang for the buck Stonehill College is a private catholic college and therefore the price tag is not cheap, but our financial aid office works with you as much as possible to make sure that you will be able to attend. For me, financial aid is very important and Stonehill offered me the most money out of all the schools that I applied to. Every little bit counts and the school really works for you. This money is really going towards our school though; you can see examples of that just by walking around campus. For example, Stonehill just opened a new science center with state of the art labs, new classrooms and a glass encased atrium for students to study. It's a real asset to our campus and I'm glad that my tuition money is going toward something as useful as our science center. I really feel as though the money I'm paying to attend Stonehill is really helping to further my educations and help me for the future.
Am enjoying being here Well, Stonehill College wasn't ranked the number seventh happiest students by the Princeton Review's "Best 371 Colleges" for nothing. Everyone I have talked to on campus loves everything about Stonehill. It really is a community that helps you grow academically and socially. In addition, Stonehill made the Princeton Review's list for "most beautiful campus" and "easiest campus to get around". And there is so much to do on campus! Our school sponsors' three mixers (like our famed "Graffiti" Dance) a year and we are constantly having themed weeks such as Spirit Week, Freak Week, and most recently our Holiday Week. There is so much to do off campus too; our central location to Boston and Providence is perfect for a day off campus. We have numerous clubs and activities which are great ways to get involved on campus and meet new people. For example, student participation in intramural sports is among the highest in the nation (if you aren't playing for one of our Division II sports already!) There is plenty to do here and we always have a lot of fun on campus.
Am learning a lot At Stonehill, I feel as though I am learning a lot. I am currently a biology major. My classes are challenging although they are doable. There are only 2,500 students in my school which leads to an average classroom size of 25. My professors all know me by name and face. I can email or call them at any time of the day or night and I know that they are there to help me. This is to your academic advantage because you can get more one on one time with your professor. It is very hard to not do well because your professors are always looking out for you. They really care about how you do in your classes. This is one of the many perks of going to a small school. On the other hand, the only downside to this is that there is not a large a selection of courses as you would get at a large school. Your counselors do their best to accommodate your first choice in schedule though and, if you play sports, they can work around that as well. I have not had a problem with my scheduling at all and I'm only a freshman! As well as having outstanding academics, Stonehill College has an awesome career services program. If you are looking for internships or need help preparing for an upcoming interview, you can make an appointment or stop in to ask for help. They have people working just to help you succeed. So do I feel like I'm learning a lot? My answer would be I learn a lot every day. Something new is constantly being discussed or debated whether in you major classes or just general requirement classes. My thought process has been expanded greatly and I know that in the coming years my knowledge will increase tenfold.
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Sara from MA
02/02/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
4 out of 4 people found this review useful. 2 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Students who are sheltered and don't want to branch out, people who like drinking and partying, people who don't want to see much diversity. Girls who wear northfaces and uggs. People who are okay with never being able to leave the small campus.
Tips for prospective students It's honestly not as selective as they make it out to be. Some people here are so dumb I find myself wondering how they ever got accepted. If you have decent grades you'll more than likely get in.
Bang for the buck I got tons of financial aid. I've heard some people weren't as lucky though.
Am enjoying being here Honestly, for someone who doesn't like to hard core party every weekend, it's hard to find something fun to do. The shuttle system is terrible and the drivers aren't that nice. Unfortunately, for those of us without cars, this is the only way to escape the Stonehill Bubble. I came here thinking it would be easy to get to Boston and Providence but it absolutely isn't what they made it seem. Also, if you're looking for diversity, get out now. I'm disappointed by the fact that nearly everyone is from a white, privileged, and wealthy household. If you're looking to avoid high school-esque cliques, avoid this school. Despite my love for the academics here and the beauty of the campus, I am considering transferring for the social reasons.
Am learning a lot Overall, my academic experience at Stonehill has been worthwhile. The professors are really great and are always 100% willing to help you out. Freshman year you have to take Literature, History, Philosophy, and Religion for requirements, and that really was a good thing because the courses will introduce you to new concepts as well as strengthen what you already know. The only sucky thing is that there are not a ton of major options or courses to pick from. I didn't get into any of the classes I wanted for spring semester because they were all full.
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Anthony from Waterville, ME
02/16/2011Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Caucasian, Well-To-Do, Overly Friendly, Preppy.
Tips for prospective students Campus Tour, Interview, Solid Essay.
Bang for the buck The overall cost is pretty expensive, however, the financial aid seems to be fairly good at 91%.
Will enjoy being here The campus is gorgeous and the people are friendly. There seem to be a lot of activities available such as sports, extracurriculars and volunteer programs that allow one to be able to explore different areas of interest.
Will learn a lot Stonehill has a wide range of academics with plenty of majors to choose from.
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Mia Janay from San Pablo, CA
08/02/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 4 of 14
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Stonehill is great for students that are looking for a school with a sense of community, beautiful environment, wonderful people, and somewhere that you can enjoy yourself and get a quality education all at the same time!
Tips for prospective students - Visit and meet with someone in admissions - Take a tour of campus - Ask lots of questions!
Bang for the buck It is on the pricey side, but they are willing to work with you to try to meet the majority of your financial needs.
Will enjoy being here For sure! The campus is breathtaking and the atmosphere is very welcoming. There tons to do and the student life seems very active.
Will learn a lot At any college you decide to attend, you're guaranteed to learn something. At Stonehill, I believe you will not only learn a whole lot, but also retain all of the knowledge you gain. Their academics are quite exceptional.
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Briana from Elmont, NY
02/14/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety campus police is staffed with off-duty or retired cops so they have guns and know how to use them. they are prompt and efficient.
Greek Life none
Clubs and Activities lots of clubs, best way to connect with the rest of teh student body being that it is a small campus.
What to do for fun go to boston or providence. go to the movies, mall or just hang out with friends.
Food and Dining its pretty expensive for a college student, but its better than nothing. the cafe staff is really nice.
Dorm Life small campus so limited options as to where one can live depending on their year. regardless, all residence halls are pretty good.
Academic Rigor the work is very demanding, mentally speaking. the work load isn't overwhelming but if you slack off it can be. time mangaemnet is also a plus.
Tips for prospective students be disciplined with your studies. bring tons of sweaters and warm clothing for the winter, its bitter cold.
In three sentences the professors are professional, extremley intelligent and engaging. the campus grounds are beautiful. stonehill has opened up endless opporyunities for me inside and outiside of school.
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Michelle from Massachusetts
02/22/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety campus police (or campo, as we like to affectionately call them) do their job well. stonehill is a relatively safe community and is not exactly a hotspot for crime but campo is always immediately accessible whenever they are needed.
Greek Life there is no greek life on campus; stonehill does not offer sororities or fraternities. however, if you're looking to live in an on-campus house during college, that style of housing is available for sophomores-seniors.
Clubs and Activities there are plenty of clubs and activities on campus. if you want to get involved, stonehill allows you to do that. there are many activist groups on campus that are passionate about their causes.
Great for these types of students to be honest, stonehill is great for anyone who considers themselves preppy. however, that label does not begin to cover the student body in the slightest. there's actually a lot of variety in the types of students that go here.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus beware ohara pond! many a student has jumped into it on a dare or after losing a bet. it is not worth it. we have lots of other traditions as well, like sledding down donahue hill in the winter. we also have a brand new outdoor ice skating rink on campus - it's awesome!
Bang for the buck stonehill, like all private colleges, is not cheap. at times it can feel too much so. however, the atmosphere, the community, the faculty, the opportunities, and the experiences at stonehill are too good to pass up. it's worth it in the end.
What to do for fun stonehill's small campus can feel stifling by the end of the week, but a shuttle bus offers you plenty of chances to get away. the shuttle goes to target, the movies, and the quincy adams t station, which will take you right into boston, a fantastic city.
Food and Dining the food in the dining commons does get a little old after a while, but that is true of any college by the time the second semester rolls around. however, we do have the hill, which is pub style food (for example, you can get a burger and fries there).
Dorm Life there's a wide variety of housing arrangements, from hall-style dorms, to trailers that accomodate eight people, to houses that twenty people live in.
Academic Rigor classes can be challenging, but like any school, it's all what you make of it. you can slide by (probably) and take easier classes, or you can take more challenging classes that you will get a lot more out of in the end.
Tips for prospective students apply! that is all.
In three sentences stonehill is a small catholic school just outside of boston. despite its size, it is nevertheless a great school academically. stonehill is a great place to live if you're looking for a tight-knight community full of awesome people; both faculty and students.
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Tiffany from Malden, MA
03/19/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 7 of 14
Categories Comments What to do for fun On campus, there are always things to do outside because students are always playing games such as ultimate frisbee. Stonehill College also has a Fun Fund where students can submit a proposal for something to do with friends such as go out to dinner and the school will reimburse students.
Tips for prospective students Prospective students should be sure that they want to be a part of a small and tight knit community. I would advise any students who are planning to attend Stonehill College to definitely learn to manage their time well.
In three sentences Stonehill College has a beautiful campus and provides a great atmosphere for students. The staff is extremely helpful and will always make time to meet with students who have questions. Academically, the college is very challenging, but it in the end all the hard work pays off.
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Jamie from Milford, CT
06/20/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 8 of 14
Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus Police (Campo) make rounds every 15 minutes on foot, bike, or car. There are plenty of blue-lights around campus, though they're unnecessary. Stonehill is a gated community with watchful eyes. You're always safe!
Greek Life None!
Bang for the buck Stonehill is definitely an exceptional school that I genuinely love, and can't wait to go back each semester. However, it is a bit pricey, and is rising. For a student like me, though, that loves the school, I'll pay anything for Stonehill.
What to do for fun Stonehill prides itself on its shuttle, which allows students without cars access to a local movie theater, Target plaza, South Shore Plaza mall (which is AMAZING! - google it!), and the T-station, where you can get about anywhere. Also available to students are Zip-cars, so you can rent a car whenever you want. But, coming from an actual student, you'll rarely use those ammenities. There's ALWAYS something to do on campus; sometimes, you're stuck with a tough decision on what to do when two activities are at the same time. Trust me, you won't be bored.
Food and Dining The Sodexo food is AMAZING. Everything is cooked to order, and is fresh unlike university buffet style services. There are two dining halls and one specialty dining option, The Hill, for quicker meals and late-night snacking. There is such a variety of food, with menus posted daily online for easy access. Also, any meal can be made to go, so you're more than welcome to grab something on your way to go study!
Dorm Life The dorms are a generous size, and aren't cluttered with furniture. You definitely have breathing room. Each dorm has its own kitchen, common room, and study room, so you'll always have a place to go. Housing applications are simple, and selecting a roommate is effortless. You are expected to do a bit of work for the better dorms; Stonehill runs on a Merit Point Program, where you must be active on campus to gain points which determine when you are allowed to choose your dorm coming housing selection time. It's Stonehill's brilliant way of making sure you get out there!
Academic Rigor For a science nerd like myself, the classes I'm involved in are definitely challenging. You'll typically find me posted up at the library or science center studying. However, that's just the kind of student that I am. I take my grades seriously, and my professors recognize that. They are always available to help if necessary. Put your best foot forward with your classes, and you'll do just fine.
Tips for prospective students Definitely visit! The campus is absolutely gorgeous, and you'll really get a sense of where you'll be spending most of your time depending on your intended major. Every building is clean and modern, the dorms are a generous size, the campus activities are endless, and the impact you'll make on campus as an individual, and not just a number, is incredible.
In three sentences Stonehill College is my perfect fit. I transferred mid-year from a public university, and fell right into place. The small classes, overly-nice people, and comfortable, safe atmosphere all help to make Stonehill a close-knit community.
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01/12/2012Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
0 out of 2 people found this review useful. 9 of 14
Categories Comments In three sentences I really like all the opportunities Stonehill has to provide. Their location is great. The academic programs seem really challenging.
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Ahmed from Revere, MA
10/09/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Campus police very reliable and friendly. We are there #1 concern!!
Clubs and Activities Lots to choose from, fit around your schedule.
Dorm Life I live in a pretty sweet dorm very comfortable, RA is very nice.
Academic Rigor Professors like to challenge us.
Tips for prospective students Make friends, everyone is very friendly!!
In three sentences The Campus is beautiful, seeing the animals left and right makes me smile. Nice professors that like us to visit office hours. Professors challenge us so we can succeed.
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Nathan from Peru, MA
02/20/2013Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Categories Comments Food and Dining This goes from personal experience and opinions from current students. I've been told that the food, on a daily basis, is some of the best that those students with whom I spoke on the topic had ever had. I, myself, got a chance at an open house to sample the food. Despite the deli buffet setup, the food was still spectacular and definitely some of the best I've had.
Dorm Life This is also working on what I've heard from current students. My friend (the same with whom I spoke at length about classes)said that the freshman dorms are great, but a little far from everything on campus. Prepare to be doing a lot of walking!
Academic Rigor I'm working purely on what I heard from a close friend that already goes here. She said that the courses are tough but not so hard that you feel like you're fighting to stay above water. She also said that you get out of it what you put into it.
Tips for prospective students If you're looking for a close-knit, friendly community and staff, this is the place for you. Don't let the fact that it is a Catholic University fool you. I didn't feel as welcome and accepted anywhere else that I visited.
In three sentences The campus is beautiful, open, and homy. I'm from a small town in the mountains and the slightly wooded campus makes me feel right at home. Also, the community and strong sense of family that I found on campus even as a visitor is something for which I was looking whole-heartedly.
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Ryan from Sussex, NJ
02/20/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Greek Life There are no fraternities or sororities.
What to do for fun There is a shuttle that runs regularly and daily that goes to a mall, Boston, and the movie theater.
Tips for prospective students It is a great campus. The academic standard is really high. It is a great place to get a high education.
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Corina from Easton, MA
03/06/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
13 of 14
Categories Comments Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is a tradition on campus in which people hold the door open for awkward periods of time.
What to do for fun You will never be bored. There are always several activities to attend and trips to make. Since it is located at a short distance from Boston and Providence, you can always find something to do, on and off campus.
Food and Dining There is a great variety to chose from in the Commons and there is also a Dunkin Donuts and a Starbucks in the class buildings.
Dorm Life Dorms are very comfortable. They range in luxury, but they all have something that makes you feel right at home.
Academic Rigor In order to be successful you must attend your classes and speak to your professors. They are always happy to help you, not just with your homework, but giving you advice about life in general.
Tips for prospective students To have a good time and do your best you should get involved in all the activities, clubs and groups that you can. Not just in the ones in your comfort zone, but you should try new things.
In three sentences Stonehill is a place you can call home. When you go, you are surrounded by groups of smiling people welcoming you and helping you find your way. It is a school that opens many doors for you, and in fact, people hold doors open for long, sometimes awkward, periods of time.
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03/27/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Greek Life Nada
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus sledding down Donahue on lunch trays
What to do for fun Mall, go into Boston
Tips for prospective students Keep snacks in your room!
In three sentences Friendly.
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