Welcome
Welcome to the STU Unofficial Survival Guide, to navigate this site use the icons to the left or video controls to the right. These are real STU students telling real STU stories.
You're going to get some laughs, you're going to get some cheap laughs, but make sure you remember the advice that these people give you.
Have a great first year. Welcome to St. Thomas.
The STU Survival Guide
The guide is broken into nine sections containing video interviews with STU students. In addition there is a downloadable PDF summary of the tips, a section for links to other web sites and a forum where students can add their own voice to the discussion.
Campus Life
Get the most out of campus life. Find out what's the best thing about STU, who you should get to know, and those things that you should never, ever, ever...
Money
Tips on the best part-time jobs, keeping track of your money at the bar and more.
Play Time
Discover what's the best bar in town, the ins and outs of responsible and irresponsible drinking, and other things to keep in mind during your play time.
Secret Weapons
Secret weapons and other tips for the bar, class, dealing with jerks, peer pressure and more.
Study Time
Before you hit the books, maximize your study time by finding out how you get the most out of your professor, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of cramming vs. daily reviews and tips on studying with a hangover (or not).
Vital Organs
Some answers to the questions you were afraid to ask about your vital organs. Do guys really think with their penis? Drinking and sex? What do you do if a drunk comes on to you?
What Smells?
Dealing with what smells such as, dirty laundry, how often do you clean and the ever important question: Who cleans up the puke?
Your Brain
Find out how you get your brain to concentrate on your studies, deal with stress and find a balance between studying and partying?
Your Stomach
Treat your stomach and get the inside scoop on what's the best place to eat, what to eat when you're in a rush and handling the dreaded hangover.
Hot Links
Links to web sites that every student should know about.
Download the STU Survival Guide tips in PDF format.
Forum
Add your voice to the discussion in the STU survival forums.