Big city perks with a small-town feel.
St. Louis is a friendly and affordable city with world-class museums, zoos, and attractions. There are so many ways to get involved or enjoy the city’s amenities.
Around the WashU neighborhood.
Some of the best things in St. Louis are just steps from the WashU campus. Just cross the street to Forest Park. Within its 1,300 acres lies an abundance of free attractions and activities – including a zoo, an ice-skating rink, and museums. Or head to the Delmar Loop, only five minutes by foot from campus. The Loop is a vibrant area offering eclectic shops, ethnic restaurants, theaters, cultural attractions, and more.
In the Lou
St. Louis is a vibrant region with many stories and places to explore. Check out the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement’s online guide to being an engaged member of the St. Louis community, and start your civic journey at WashU.
Opportunity awaits
St. Louis is a great place to find your first summer internship or other work experience. Not only has the city been deemed the fastest-growing city for technology jobs, but the network for every profession is expansive. Plus, St. Louis offers a vibrant startup scene. Entrepreneurs will find collaborators, supporters, and a plethora of resources at their fingertips.
Offering time and talent
When you move to St. Louis, we welcome you as one of our own. St. Louisans are also well known for embracing our community through philanthropy and service work. We build houses, tutor young students, pack food boxes, plant gardens…the list goes on and on. WashU offers a number of resources when it comes to involvement within the community. The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement is an excellent resource for students, as it helps to foster student learning, engagement, and leadership in civic life.