Fontbonne University — Attraction in Clayton

I'm a Fontbonne University Art Alumni and I can say that it's one of the best kept secrets of St. Louis Colleges when it comes to Art. With a focus on classical, figurative studies you won't find any school that can touch the expertise of the professors in the Art Department. Take one class with the famed Victor Wang and you'll see why students come from all over the world just to learn from this master. The faculty provides next-level support that goes above and beyond teaching skills ... they help you to navigate the difficulties and intricacies of the "real world." That can be said of many of the faculty outside of the art department, too. I feel that Fontbonne really prepared me for life outside of college and they did everything they could to provide me with opportunities. The small, historic, easy-to-navigate campus provides a scenic and intimate college experience but still has a lot of the experiences you would expect at a larger college. As small as it is, you really feel as though you matter at Fontbonne. The class sizes are small, providing you with the best possible interaction with the professors. The library has an incredibly curated collection for such a small school, and the cafeteria turns out great food. Seriously, though ... it was an amazing experience. Don't let the "Catholic" designation turn you away, either ... Fontbonne is very welcoming to all sorts of people. I absolutely suggest you look at Fontbonne for your college education. I really felt upon graduation that I was leaving a family and a community of people who truly cared about me and my development as a professional. I still keep in touch with my mentors to this day and I can say, that, YES ... I'm a non-starving artist and a BFA graduate using her art degree. The information I learned at Fontbonne was fantastic, but I learned much more than the books could ever teach me. And I can say today that I'm proud to...

I transferred there in the Summer of 1995 and graduated in May 1997 with a B.A. Art. After attending 3 other colleges my basic credits transferred. I was homeless and they let me live in the upper class dorm. I was able to get an on campus job at their library, financial aid, and took out student loans to pay for everything. Three months before graduation I felt I was unfairly fired from student teaching & that was painful. Judith Failoni asked me to quit college and leave. I said no. Instead, I was offered and did volunteer work at SLAM to graduate with a B.A. in Art. I'm glad I'm not a teacher. I'm glad I decided to get my degree. The wife of Dennis G. Golden, the President of Fontbonne, helped me get an impacted wisdom tooth removed for free from an oral surgeon she met at a party and drove me to and from my appointments. I didn't have any insurance and was grateful for the help. I enjoyed making friends with some of the Taiwanese students. I helped them adjust to American life by practicing English and going shopping. I test drove used cars for them to help them decide which one to buy. I didn't own a car and took Bistate buses and Metrolink everywhere. I'm United Methodist and didn't attended Catholic parochial or...

I am an alumnus of Fontbonne University. I earned both my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing and Master of Management degrees from this higher education institution.

I chose Fontbonne because the matriculation from Rosati-Kain high school to the campus was the next level for me in my education. The small classes were ideal for me because I had been groomed since grade school to excel with one-on-one interaction with the instructors. The student body is multicultural which is important because the world is a reflection of all walks of life. The most important component that drew me to Fontbonne was its mission statement. I am Catholic and it is very important for me to be able to exercise my faith. Potential students should select an institution that is a good "fit" for them and not based on popularity amongst friends or a name.

I highly recommend...