Educarse en una universidad cat�lica

Monday, November 10, 2008

*Msgr. Franklyn Casale - St. Thomas University

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A menudo quedo impresionado cuando alg�n estudiante que no es cat�lico y sus
familiares, me expresan lo mucho que agradecen la educaci�n que recibe en
nuestra instituci�n cat�lica. Eso siempre me hace pensar en la importancia de
que nuestros estudiantes cat�licos contin�en su educaci�n en una universidad
cat�lica. Tambi�n estoy consciente de que muchos patronos prestan gran
consideraci�n a los graduados de nuestras universidades cat�licas porque su
visi�n del mundo y sus valores les distinguen de los dem�s.

La gente piensa que el mayor obst�culo para una educaci�n cat�lica es su
costo. Se sorprender�n al saber cu�ntas becas y ayuda econ�mica hay disponibles
para que los estudiantes cat�licos puedan continuar su educaci�n aqu�, en St.
Thomas University.

Nuestra universidad proclama que se encuentra en el negocio de desarrollar
l�deres para la vida. De St. Thomas se han graduado congresistas, directores
ejecutivos de compa��as Fortune 500, alcaldes, jefes de la Polic�a, presidentes
de bancos, directores de escuela y socios de bufetes de abogados. Son excelentes
personas y conozco a muchas de ellas personalmente.

El entusiasmo sobre la universidad se encuentra en su propio crecimiento y
desarrollo, y en los programas con los que contamos. Nuestros alumnos estudian
con algunos de los mejores profesores que se puedan encontrar, quienes cuentan
con respetables credenciales y se preocupan por cada uno de sus estudiantes.
Nuestro hermoso recinto tiene el mejor equipo y nuevos edificios. Los
estudiantes de St. Thomas estudian en los programas que tenemos en Espa�a y en
las Naciones Unidas, y viajan a Hait� y a muchos otros lugares que sirven como
laboratorios para su experiencia educativa. De hecho, St. Thomas University es
un laboratorio sobre la vida en las pr�ximas d�cadas, con mucha gente
interesante, de tantas culturas, y con valores cat�licos.

Lo que m�s me emociona a diario es la interacci�n con nuestros estudiantes,
que son tan serios como divertidos. Disfruto sus preguntas profundas, su
b�squeda del conocimiento, y el hecho de que, de vez en cuando, piensan que
pueden tomarle el pelo al presidente.

Recientemente tuve una experiencia estupenda. El 22 de septiembre, el
arzobispo Favalora bendijo y dedic� nuestro nuevo edificio Carnival Cruise Lines
de Ciencia y Tecnolog�a. La oradora invitada fue la Dra. Mae Jemison, la primera
mujer astronauta de la raza negra en viajar al espacio. �Qu� admirable mujer! Le
acompa�� en una visita privada a dicha instalaci�n y qued� muy sorprendida por
la misma y por nuestro programa espacial.

Aqu� somos una familia, una familia cat�lica, y eso nos hace algo especial.

Mons. Franklyn Casale

Presidente de St. Thomas University

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

St. Thomas University website

Archbishop John C. Favalora
Archive and Museum website

Comments from readers

Fatima Roman - 11/11/2008 11:51 AM

As I read this article it brought me back memories about how I always thought about the cost for attending the University. My two children are currently attending St. Thomas and believe me God made it possible. My daughter receives a merit scholarships and many other awards and my son also receives a number of awards from the University since he began in 2005. He is a senior and hope to see both of my children graduate from St. Thomas. I have been very blessed with all the help I got from the faculty and staff. My children are very active in the University and they told me they feel at home when they are there. Thank you for making a difference in their education. We are Roman Catholics and my children have developed within their Catholic identity at St. Thomas University.

Lucia Mor - 11/10/2008 05:43 PM

My two children attend Barry University also a Catholic University in Miami, and I agree with you 100%. They are not a number, the teachers know them individually for who they are. The classes are small and the teachers are great. They both received more than 50% in merits scholarships, plus they were able to use their Florida Bright Futures and their own Florida Prepaid. My son received an extra ten percent discount for having a sibling in the school. He also receives an extra $4000 for being in the Honors Program. Making Catholic Private Education affordable to us. Confession is available in Campus (yes, I still remind them) and on days of obligations, there is a Mass they can go on Campus.

Fatima Roman - 11/11/2008 11:51 AM: As I read this article it brought me back memories about how I always thought about the cost for attending the University. My two children are currently attending St. Thomas and believe me God made it possible. My daughter receives a merit scholarships and many other awards and my son also receives a number of awards from the University since he began in 2005. He is a senior and hope to see both of my children graduate from St. Thomas. I have been very blessed with all the help I got from the faculty and staff. My children are very active in the University and they told me they feel at home when they are there. Thank you for making a difference in their education. We are Roman Catholics and my children have developed within their Catholic identity at St. Thomas University.

Lucia Mor - 11/10/2008 05:43 PM: My two children attend Barry University also a Catholic University in Miami, and I agree with you 100%. They are not a number, the teachers know them individually for who they are. The classes are small and the teachers are great. They both received more than 50% in merits scholarships, plus they were able to use their Florida Bright Futures and their own Florida Prepaid. My son received an extra ten percent discount for having a sibling in the school. He also receives an extra $4000 for being in the Honors Program. Making Catholic Private Education affordable to us. Confession is available in Campus (yes, I still remind them) and on days of obligations, there is a Mass they can go on Campus.