Education at the University of St. Francis centers on 鈥渓ab-based and research-based assignments鈥 and within this environment, 鈥渉ands-on learning鈥 opportunities abound. Ask a student from any department how they feel about it, and they鈥檒l probably be enthusiastic, like a science student who calls their department 鈥渙ne of the greatest strengths of the school鈥 and values the emphasis on 鈥渞esearch rather than lecture.鈥 You鈥檒l also hear about the advantages of 鈥淏usiness Research classes where we deal directly with clients,鈥 how the 鈥渞obust nursing program鈥 offers labs that are 鈥渜uite exciting...learning how to truly care for someone is something St. Francis does well,鈥 or how the College of Education has 鈥渧ery vigorous and quality programs for undergrads.鈥 Another education student agrees, saying 鈥淭here are no free grades, [and] each semester has challenged me academically and will make me a better person and future educator.鈥 Look to the professors for some credit in that regard: 鈥淓very teacher I have had has made themselves available to students, placing a high priority on their success, trust, and mental and physical health. The instructors are committed to getting to know the student on a personal level and supporting them to challenge themselves socially as well as academically.鈥
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