The University of Minnesota is so large, they had to break it into two campuses. There is the Minneapolis campus (both East and West Bank) as well as the much smaller St. Paul campus. The St. Paul campus is home to a few different colleges such as Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences, as well as the majority of the College of Design. Here are some things you'll understand if you spend most of your time at school in St. Paul.
1. You know the bus routes by heart.
Most students live on East Bank, especially during their first few years of college. Using the bus is a necessity when going back and forth from St. Paul campus. You eventually know the bus routes by heart and it becomes second nature.
2. You feel somewhat odd having classes in Minneapolis.
Since freshman year, you've had the majority of your classes on St. Paul campus. When you have to take those generals on East or West Bank, you feel somewhat odd even being on that campus.
3. The smell of manure doesn't even phase you anymore.
Considering the fact that a lot of St. Paul serves the majors centered around agriculture, it often smells like manure. This doesn't even phase you anymore because you are around it so often.
4. You get used to a smaller campus.
You kind of get the best of both worlds by going to class on the smaller St. Paul campus, but living near the Minneapolis campus. You get the small-college feel as well as the really, really big one.
5. You will most likely want to pack a lunch.
Sure, there are a few options at the Student Center and a cute coffee shop within walking distance, but other than that, there aren't many food options. If you don't feel like eating Subway every day, then you might want to bring your own lunch!
6. Having to help everyone else who doesn't know how to "St. Paul."
Sure, most of your friends have probably never even been to St. Paul campus. If they ever have to take a class there, you just know they'll have to ask you for advice!
7. The scenery is so much prettier.
Honestly, fall in Minnesota is gorgeous no matter where you are. But there is just something astonishing about St. Paul campus when the leaves start to change.
St. Paul campus might be a lot smaller, but it's also a lot better. Sure, you'll have to take the bus almost every day, but it's worth it to get the best of both worlds, enjoying a smaller campus, while also being part of a pretty large school. And, after one semester of managing the buses and the campus itself, you'll be a pro.
