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The mountains of Santa Fe provide a fertile setting for intellectual exploration at St. John鈥檚 College, a liberal arts institution defined by a distinctive curriculum centered on the reading and discussion of the Great Books in literature, history, religion, and more. Johnnies鈥攁s students are known鈥攕ay the 鈥渋ntegration between the student body and the curriculum is so beautiful,鈥� giving them 鈥渢he space to think and to grow through the texts that are read.鈥� Every student participates in seminar twice a week, gathering on Monday and Thursday evenings to discuss one of the texts, while classes more broadly promote 鈥減ersonal growth鈥� by 鈥渢eaching us how to have good conversations with each other.鈥� This ethos extends to the faculty鈥攃alled tutors鈥攚ho must 鈥渢each everything from Ancient Greek for translation to Einstein鈥檚 theory of relativity, regardless of their specialty,鈥� making them 鈥渋ncredibly committed to learning and unusually curious, open, and full of intellectual humility.鈥� Within this shared academic structure, tutors 鈥渉ave great freedom to ask innovative questions, pursue surprising ways of thinking, and take the class on productive tangents.鈥� Students emphasize that this approach not only makes tutors 鈥渁 great joy to be around,鈥� but also fosters strong 鈥減otential for intensive learning,鈥� along with a 鈥淸high] degree of academic intimacy.鈥� In short, it鈥檚 a great fit for a 鈥渓ike-minded group of ambitious individuals that have learning and insight as a top priority.鈥�

Students who choose St. John鈥檚 鈥渁re seeking out knowledge and wisdom beyond just the academics,鈥� and readily embrace the rigor of the program. The college鈥檚 size fosters close relationships鈥斺�渋t is a small school, so everyone knows each other鈥濃�攁nd contributes to 鈥渁 strong level of respect between peers.鈥� The student body is described as 鈥渁n eclectic group of students, all of whom have interesting personalities and immense passion,鈥� united by a shared love of reading and inquiry. As one student puts it, 鈥淚 will say that I am surrounded by the most honestly curious oddities to walk on two legs,鈥� capturing both the individuality and intellectual intensity of the community. Indeed, this lot of 鈥渃ommunity-driven and academically minded individuals鈥� has 鈥渄iverse interests but are usually targeted toward a specific area.鈥� Summing up the experience, one student explains: 鈥淲e鈥檙e fitting 3,000 years of thought in philosophy, mathematics, science, language, and more into just four years of schooling. If we weren鈥檛 so supportive and intelligent, we would never make it to the end.鈥�

By academic design鈥攁ll students share the same classes and texts with those in their year鈥擩ohnnies 鈥渋nteract so heavily with the curriculum outside of class.鈥� The result is a campus environment filled 鈥渨ith the wilder, funkier ideas that constantly spill out from classroom rigor,鈥� where 鈥渏ust as many students spend their Friday nights studying Aristotle or field theory or law (for fun!) as they do going to parties.鈥� Although most students 鈥渟pend a lot of time studying and preparing for class,鈥� leaving relatively limited free time, they make the most of it on this 鈥渁bsolutely breathtakingly beautiful鈥� campus. Outdoor recreation is a key feature of student life: 鈥淐amping trips with friends are a popular weekend activity,鈥� supported by the Outdoor Program, 鈥渨hich frequently holds camping, climbing, skiing, etc., trips that are very affordable and easy to get into.鈥� Students also point to 鈥渕any reading groups on campus鈥� and note that 鈥渋ntramural sports are also excellent.鈥� Between lively discussions among peers, reading outdoors, and the lure of the mountains, one student observes that there is 鈥渟o much variety of interest and extracurricular activity and social activity that the environment is almost frantic, constantly productive and interesting, and meaningful.鈥�

Students at St. John鈥檚 College appreciate that the school 鈥渉as a plethora of resources for careers and further education, making the transition from college to the real world as streamlined as possible.鈥� In addition to the usual career development resources that most schools have, St. John鈥檚 also offers workshops that teach students how to navigate life as an adult: everything from how to rent an apartment and purchase the right insurance to budgeting, saving, and investing. Graduates of St. John鈥檚 have an important edge when meeting with prospective employers and starting that first job: they know 鈥渉ow to learn fast, and how to speak intelligently.鈥� And as one student notes, 鈥渢here is never a lack of exposure to opportunities or beliefs or expertise, ensuring students are equipped not just for college but for life after.鈥� Graduates of St. John鈥檚 College can expect a median starting salary of $55,600, according to Payscale.com.