Review of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
from Maywood, NJ
Describe your college in three sentences.
It's a great school with small class sizes and personal interaction between students and professors is encouraged. There's also plenty of extracurricular activities and field trips to keep students occupied. The only downside is that the tuition is very steep!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
You'd better be ready to shell out a lot of money and give it your all once you're in. That's the best advice I can give. Fortunately, the tutoring center is free of charge, so don't hesitate to go there when you need help, and even if you DON'T think you need it. One last thing: because the campus is small, you'll be seeing the same people a lot. Be nice to them, since it will be for your own good.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The professors are great and the classes are informative, but they really mean business. Don't go in expecting a free ride, but do expect graduation day to be that much more rewarding in the end (incidentally, graduation takes place on the Teaneck campus, not Florham's).
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I can't say for sure that dorm life is great since I've been living in the same building ever since I started here, but from what I've heard it does leave something to be desired. It's livable, but it's also not the best in the world as far as I know.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food in the cafeteria is better than most schools, but it can get old quickly. Fortunately, the numbers for local restaurants are provided in dorms and select restaurants actually accept Fairleigh 1 dollars, the refillable currency stored on the school's ID cards. There's also a Nathan's and grill-type place to mix things up (the latter is even open late).
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Besides just walking around the beautiful campus, you can attend weekly clubs, attend the pub's happy hours (if you're 21), ride a train to New York City among other places, and more.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Like I said, the tuition is sky high, but believe me when I tell you that it's worth every penny. I can't think of a better school to attend in New Jersey, or any other state for that matter. There's even a study abroad program that takes place in the school's branch in England!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The campus has a number of interesting places if you look out for them. For example, there's an old staircase just on the side of a road next to the Village (capital V) that goes up to the Mansion (again, capital M), which itself has a beaten path that goes down to Park Avenue. There's also a bicycle path that leads to a local train station and St. Mary's College, which is literally right next to this campus, though I wouldn't recommend going in uninvited. This campus used to be someone's summer home, and it shows in certain places.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who prefer smaller campuses, need personal assistance from the professors themselves, and feel the need to go the extra mile academically will thrive here.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Apart from the occasional drunken screamer in the distance (it's a given; these are supposed to be the best years of our lives after all), it's absolutely safe to take a walk at the stroke of midnight if you wanted to. The campus is that secure.
It's a great school with small class sizes and personal interaction between students and professors is encouraged. There's also plenty of extracurricular activities and field trips to keep students occupied. The only downside is that the tuition is very steep!
You'd better be ready to shell out a lot of money and give it your all once you're in. That's the best advice I can give. Fortunately, the tutoring center is free of charge, so don't hesitate to go there when you need help, and even if you DON'T think you need it. One last thing: because the campus is small, you'll be seeing the same people a lot. Be nice to them, since it will be for your own good.
The professors are great and the classes are informative, but they really mean business. Don't go in expecting a free ride, but do expect graduation day to be that much more rewarding in the end (incidentally, graduation takes place on the Teaneck campus, not Florham's).
I can't say for sure that dorm life is great since I've been living in the same building ever since I started here, but from what I've heard it does leave something to be desired. It's livable, but it's also not the best in the world as far as I know.
The food in the cafeteria is better than most schools, but it can get old quickly. Fortunately, the numbers for local restaurants are provided in dorms and select restaurants actually accept Fairleigh 1 dollars, the refillable currency stored on the school's ID cards. There's also a Nathan's and grill-type place to mix things up (the latter is even open late).
Besides just walking around the beautiful campus, you can attend weekly clubs, attend the pub's happy hours (if you're 21), ride a train to New York City among other places, and more.
Like I said, the tuition is sky high, but believe me when I tell you that it's worth every penny. I can't think of a better school to attend in New Jersey, or any other state for that matter. There's even a study abroad program that takes place in the school's branch in England!
The campus has a number of interesting places if you look out for them. For example, there's an old staircase just on the side of a road next to the Village (capital V) that goes up to the Mansion (again, capital M), which itself has a beaten path that goes down to Park Avenue. There's also a bicycle path that leads to a local train station and St. Mary's College, which is literally right next to this campus, though I wouldn't recommend going in uninvited. This campus used to be someone's summer home, and it shows in certain places.
Students who prefer smaller campuses, need personal assistance from the professors themselves, and feel the need to go the extra mile academically will thrive here.
Apart from the occasional drunken screamer in the distance (it's a given; these are supposed to be the best years of our lives after all), it's absolutely safe to take a walk at the stroke of midnight if you wanted to. The campus is that secure.