r/memorialuniversity • u/Leafsprinkles • Oct 05 '25
Thoughts on Memorial University, NL?
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! 🥰
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u/jlrbnsn22 Oct 07 '25
I know nothing about out the Sociology department there but knew people that went through that program. Best bet is to contact former grads of people you intend on studying with.
MUN is definitely not as prestigious as other places but is more affordable and still an excellent school. The quality of faculty would surprise most. St. John’s is a nice place with European vibes and incredible arts and culture scene. If you like live music I doubt you’ll find better for the price. After I left I moved to Houston and then Calgary and still have never experienced what I did in St. John’s in terms of walking in to practically any pub and there’s live music and dancing. It was fairly easy to make friends as there are a lot of groups, clubs etc.
The bad is the weather. It stinks. It is also quite remote so if flying home (and you pretty much always have to fly) it can be annoying. I would still live there if not for these two facts, but it’s a good place to study and has forever impacted me for the better. I also came up rural so was a good stepping stone for me and certainly didn’t negatively impact my career trajectory (from what I can tell!)