Brooklyn College is honestly an amazing school and I'm very glad that I chose it over other CUNY's. Not only is the campus really beautiful (we were ranked #1 Urban College in America! few years back), but also the professors and the staff are truly gifted and wonderful people. Like some say, it really is the Poor Man's Harvard in a sense that the education is excellent but also is quite affordable.
I'm glad I go here ! :)
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are coming in to Brooklyn College as a freshman/transfer and have no idea where to go/what to do: Just ask someone in the Admissions/Registrar office. There are also many flyers available- and GO to the Student Center! Honestly, like everyone who works there will be happy to help you with anything AND got to the school's website: brooklyncollege.com and really just do your research and read about the programs, etc.
OH and take a Walk Tour! The dates should be up on the BC website- so check that out! You can also probably call someone at the school to find out.
Best of luck :)
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I do not dorm, but I hear the Residence Hall is very good!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Pretty good variety of food and affordable ! Also there MANY places in Flatbush you guys can go (Like this amazing authentic Fisherman's Cove) to get food. Just explore!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Join clubs, attend movie nights and fun workshops! Honestly, just find out more about our school's clubs and if you are interested in being in let's say- Hip Hop Dance, Key Club, Table Tennis Club, Honor Society, and Student Government- just find out more info and these are just 5 of hundreds of student organizations in the school!
Also Hispanic Society Club is SO FUNNN haha like they also have interesting things to do, talk about and always, ALWAYS have yummy food and drinks! :D
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
***Textbooks?
If you don't want spend all of your money- just either get them online (slugbooks.com and fetchbooks.com are AWESOME websites! and cheapest ones I know) OR you can also either rent/borrow textbooks from the BC Bookstore and the Library.
***Food ?
There's seriously SO many different food options, within AND outside Campus!
There's the Cafeteria inside the college- that's a great place to go if your next class is in like 15 min. The bookshop is also in the same building.
Outside: just go out of school and there's everything (Starbucks, Quizzinos, McDonalds, Rite Aid, ETC.) !
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
There's this amazing, beautiful Lily Pond in Brooklyn College- it's really one of our favorite hang out spots, just to chill, maybe read our lectures, and hang out with friends. There's a quite bit of a wildlife going on there (sea turtles, goldfish & squirrels haha)
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone who lives in NYC, really OR students outside the City that want to go to NY for college. CUNY schools are serious, excellent colleges- ESP. CUNY Brooklyn College (where I go) because the professors here have so much outside educational and cultural experience. I mean this one professor I have has taught in private colleges, and worked with Broadway people- and he's my theater teacher! And honestly, I have not yet had a bad professor- someone I don't like or can't understand what I'm learning- it's truly awesome. Even for students who want to go to Hunter, or Baruch for science or law- BC has a vast, excellent curriculum and programs specifically for both fields. It also really depends where you guys live/ able to travel to and from- if BC is right near by or like just one bus/train away- then seriously consider it. Because I have friends who go all the way to the city (other CUNYs) when they could've just cut the traveling hours in half and still receive the same, if not better education.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I just enrolled in the Hispanic Society Club! And it's really great and fun. I really like our seminars and meetings- there's always food and good atmosphere! I also want to see if I can join a sports club or Student Government (Body/Leadership).
There's a million other activities/organizations as well- such as a number of Music programs (conservatories/orchestra) and athletic teams/clubs, etc.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I am not part of it! (yet) I really have no info regarding this- but ask around if you're interested!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Brooklyn College is honestly an amazing school and I'm very glad that I chose it over other CUNY's. Not only is the campus really beautiful (we were ranked #1 Urban College in America! few years back), but also the professors and the staff are truly gifted and wonderful people. Like some say, it really is the Poor Man's Harvard in a sense that the education is excellent but also is quite affordable. I'm glad I go here ! :)
If you are coming in to Brooklyn College as a freshman/transfer and have no idea where to go/what to do: Just ask someone in the Admissions/Registrar office. There are also many flyers available- and GO to the Student Center! Honestly, like everyone who works there will be happy to help you with anything AND got to the school's website: brooklyncollege.com and really just do your research and read about the programs, etc. OH and take a Walk Tour! The dates should be up on the BC website- so check that out! You can also probably call someone at the school to find out. Best of luck :)
I do not dorm, but I hear the Residence Hall is very good!
Pretty good variety of food and affordable ! Also there MANY places in Flatbush you guys can go (Like this amazing authentic Fisherman's Cove) to get food. Just explore!
Join clubs, attend movie nights and fun workshops! Honestly, just find out more about our school's clubs and if you are interested in being in let's say- Hip Hop Dance, Key Club, Table Tennis Club, Honor Society, and Student Government- just find out more info and these are just 5 of hundreds of student organizations in the school! Also Hispanic Society Club is SO FUNNN haha like they also have interesting things to do, talk about and always, ALWAYS have yummy food and drinks! :D
***Textbooks? If you don't want spend all of your money- just either get them online (slugbooks.com and fetchbooks.com are AWESOME websites! and cheapest ones I know) OR you can also either rent/borrow textbooks from the BC Bookstore and the Library. ***Food ? There's seriously SO many different food options, within AND outside Campus! There's the Cafeteria inside the college- that's a great place to go if your next class is in like 15 min. The bookshop is also in the same building. Outside: just go out of school and there's everything (Starbucks, Quizzinos, McDonalds, Rite Aid, ETC.) !
There's this amazing, beautiful Lily Pond in Brooklyn College- it's really one of our favorite hang out spots, just to chill, maybe read our lectures, and hang out with friends. There's a quite bit of a wildlife going on there (sea turtles, goldfish & squirrels haha)
Anyone who lives in NYC, really OR students outside the City that want to go to NY for college. CUNY schools are serious, excellent colleges- ESP. CUNY Brooklyn College (where I go) because the professors here have so much outside educational and cultural experience. I mean this one professor I have has taught in private colleges, and worked with Broadway people- and he's my theater teacher! And honestly, I have not yet had a bad professor- someone I don't like or can't understand what I'm learning- it's truly awesome. Even for students who want to go to Hunter, or Baruch for science or law- BC has a vast, excellent curriculum and programs specifically for both fields. It also really depends where you guys live/ able to travel to and from- if BC is right near by or like just one bus/train away- then seriously consider it. Because I have friends who go all the way to the city (other CUNYs) when they could've just cut the traveling hours in half and still receive the same, if not better education.
I just enrolled in the Hispanic Society Club! And it's really great and fun. I really like our seminars and meetings- there's always food and good atmosphere! I also want to see if I can join a sports club or Student Government (Body/Leadership). There's a million other activities/organizations as well- such as a number of Music programs (conservatories/orchestra) and athletic teams/clubs, etc.
I am not part of it! (yet) I really have no info regarding this- but ask around if you're interested!
Inside campus, there are no complaints :) !