Framingham State University

In which ways do you feel you are learning and growing?

I learned academically from my professors and socially from my peers and the connections I made there

How are you enjoying your time at this college?

I enjoyed doing homework at the library and sitting with my friends on the quads

What tips can you share with prospective students?

I'd recommend this school to students entering the healthcare field. If you intend to study nutrition, biology, or biochemistry, this school can help you reach your goals. Many alumni work as nutritionists or work in biotech.

What qualities do you have that have best prepared you for success at this institution?

Time management and being able to ask my professors for help when I need it

In what ways do you feel this college challenges students academically?

Some of the students here are from low-income backgrounds who have not been pushed at school before, and this school helps them

How would you describe the dorm life at this school?

The RA's, especially at Miles Bibb, are very friendly and willing to help. Socially, parties aren't allowed. Most people leave on weekends

How would you describe the food and dining options?

There is one dining hall and four smaller places to eat (Sandella's, Red Barn, The Grill, and Dunkin Donuts). The dining hall is open for most of the day on weekdays, but, on weekends, it is open for a very short time and serves only breakfast food. The smaller places to eat aren't open on weekends and have limited hours on weekdays.

In your experience, what is there to do for fun at this college?

Since parties aren't allowed on campus, people who want to have fun get creative. People take walks, get coffee, or go into Boston together.

Athletes have parties occasionally at houses off campus, but it's hard to get in--even as a girl--unless you're an athlete or have friends who are athletes. However, most students are commuters and go onto campus only for a class.

In what clubs or organiziations have you participated and how have they impacted your overall experience?

I participated in The Gatepost, the student newspaper, for two weeks. The people there were nice and had a great community, but it just wasn't for me because I didn't like how they posted all their articles in one day, which meant that they spent the whole night on Thursday writing and posting. I did not want to sacrifice my time that way

How does this institution support campus safety or mental health and wellness programs?

To support campus safety, there is a visible police presence and a total prohibition of alcohol (even for people 21 and older), and any parties that manage to come about in or near dorms get busted very quickly.

You also have to check in your ID every time you enter your residence hall, and you're only allowed to bring a maximum of three guests into your room.

To support mental health, there is a counseling center.

How has your college supported your career development and future goals?

My advisor has pushed me to be more proactive about choosing a major, which I appreciate.