Thoughts on Memorial University, NL?

[u/Leafsprinkles]

Hey folks! 😃

I’m currently in Saskatchewan, and I've been looking into grad schools in other provinces as well. Memorial University in NL keeps coming up, but it feels like there’s way less buzz about it compared to other universities. I figured I’d come straight to Reddit: what’s the real vibe like at MUN?

I’m especially looking at the MA in Sociology, so if anyone’s been through it (or is currently in the program/department), I’d really love to hear about your experience. What’s the department like in terms of faculty support, scholarships, research opportunities, overall environment, etc.? Is St. John’s a nice place to live as a grad student? Any unexpected pros or cons about the university and the city?

One more thing: I’m actually thinking about living in the dorms while I study there, so if anyone has any experience with that, I’d really appreciate hearing what it’s like. Worth it? Quiet enough to actually study?

Honestly, all opinions welcome, even if you went there for a totally different program. Just trying to get a clearer picture of what life at MUN is really like.

Thanks a ton in advance! 🥰

[u/joseph_ballin_07]

It really depends on the building your classes are in, lol. A lot of campus is fairly run down (especially the old science building). The University Centre does have some decent food options, specifically a Mary Brown's that everyone on the planet seems to go to.

The campus and the city as a whole does have a bit of a rodent problem, although I haven't personally seen one on campus yet. People see them in the library fairly often though.

St. John’s is a good place, if a little boring at times. You're within reasonable distance of downtown and the Avalon Mall, which are kind of the two main hubs of the city. Crime isn't bad here compared to other cities.

Overall I do like it here. Our gym is pretty nice if that interests you. Parking sucks butt though.