STUDENT EXPERIENCe

Belong Everywhere: Your Minerva Student Experience

At Minerva, you’re not just attending college; you’re joining a global community that moves with you. Each year, you live and learn in a new global city, surrounded by curious, motivated peers from over 100 countries. Together, you’ll explore new cultures, tackle real-world challenges, and build friendships that last a lifetime.

But you won’t do it alone. Our dedicated Student Life, Coaching and Talent Development, and Counseling teams are based in each of the global rotation cities, helping you settle in, connect with the local community, and thrive wherever you are. They make sure your experience feels manageable, supportive, and full of opportunity.

Your Home Away From Home

There are no dining halls or lecture halls here. Instead, you’ll cook meals with your suitemates, explore neighborhoods after class, and collaborate on projects that blur the lines between academic, personal, and professional growth. Our thoughtfully designed residence halls offer more than just a place to sleep—they’re vibrant hubs where you connect deeply with your cohort, share experiences, and support each other throughout your transformational journey together.

Traditions That Ground You, No Matter Where You Go

While your rotation city changes every year, some traditions stay constant, bringing your cohort together and celebrating the unique rhythms of Minerva life.

Friendsgiving

Every fall, the Minerva community expresses gratitude through food, student performances, and reflections at our Friendsgiving feast

Quinquatria

Each spring, students reconnect through a festival of music, art, and performance honoring the spirit of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom.

Elevation

A dynamic orientation at the start of each semester to get acclimated to your new city and set expectations.

Symposium

At the end of each Civic Project cycle, students showcase their work and refine their presentation skills.

Exploration Days

Group outings that help you discover your new home, its people, and its stories.

Student Initiatives — Your Passions, Supported

You won’t find typical college clubs or top-down programming here. Instead, you’ll find opportunity, agency, and autonomy. With support from the Student Life team, students co-create their own student government, launch original media, host speaker series, and partner with organizations in each city to make an impact.

Minerva encourages you to lead and innovate through student-run initiatives like the Minervan Basketball Team, the Humans of Minerva Podcast, One Day Documentaries, and the AI Consensus Initiative.

Support That Moves With You

Adjusting to life across continents isn’t easy, but you’re never alone. Our teams help with everything from practical tips (finding groceries and activating phone plans) to mental health support and career coaching. No matter the challenge, Minerva’s infrastructure ensures you have the resources to thrive.

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