The St. John’s Oakdale campus is absolutely beautiful. Situated on Great South Bay, there are many nature activities to partake in right on the campus. From treeology(the study of trees obviously!), to wading into the bay to catch fish, there’s something for everyone. If you’re more inclined to sit back and watch, the beach is beautiful, and there are great bridges for bird watching. The architecture on the property is also great. Huge mansions and such. I’ve never taken a class at the Oakdale campus, but my biology class took a field trip there and it was amazing. Just remember, if you’re going from the city — traffic can be a … your mom!