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Colleging Near The Jersey Shore: Monmouth University
March 20th, 2010
I frequently pass Monmouth University while on my way to the Jersey Shore (don’t get the wrong impression, it’s not at all like the beach on MTV). My mom and I were interested in visiting the campus, so we took a tour last fall. Located in West Long Branch, NJ, Monmouth University is a couple blocks from the beautiful ocean. Also, along the Long Branch boardwalk is Pier Village, which is home to a number of tasty restaurants and trendy shops.
The campus itself has a nice combination of old, historic buildings and modern buildings. The historical landmark, Wilson Hall, is especially nice, with sky high columns, intricate marble and and a plethora of detail. When I walked in, I was floored. It was truly one of the most beautiful buildings I have ever been in.
The dining hall was pretty standard, but I did notice that it was serving a variety of ethnic foods. The food looked good enough to make my stomache growl. We continued on across the green lawns, lined by flowers and towering trees. We walked through an underpass which had engraved at the top, “Carpe Diem.” I thought that was a simple, noble reminder for all college students. Our tour guide showed us some classrooms which I found to be too similar to high school classrooms. However, the school does boast a small student to faculty ratio of 15:1.
The students there seemed friendly, and a large majority of them were wearing “Monmouth University” apparel, so they must be heavily into school pride. There are many activities on campus such as movie nights, festivals and concerts.
Overall, while I do not think that this college is for me (for it doesn’t specialize in my major), the beautiful buildings, competitive academics, and stellar location are enough to check Monmouth University out while you college search. For more tips on your college trips, check out: www.smartcollegevisit.com.
