Marymount Manhattan College is in an ideal location for students interested in all kinds of studies. The college is incredibly helpful in ensuring students get everything they need from tutoring to finding an internship in the city. The professors and students create a collective of individuals who, despite differences, form a unique community within one of the most diverse cities in the world.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Make sure you want to live in the city that never sleeps! Some people I've met were unable to deal with living so far away from home, which is understandable since New York City is a tough place to live. If you're sure you can handle it, be prepared to meet all kinds of people and to explore places you've never imagined you'd be! Stay open-minded but also street smart and safe.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Everybody has a different style of learning, but all the professors with whom I've had the pleasure of studying will push his or her students to learn new things, expand their knowledge, share and shape their opinions, and ensures that each individual student is given the attention he or she deserves. Professors teaching major courses have the knowledge, style, and dedication to guarantee understanding of the information presented, and will also be able to help students apply their newfound knowledge in real world situations. There's never a boring class!
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Living with strangers can be tricky. Most students are respectful and will understand living with up to six other people at 55th Street dorms or one or two others at the 1760 location has its challenges. There are also many rewards to living with others, including making new friends and having a support system away from home. Personally, I think the 55th Street dorms are worth every penny students pay to live in them. Having two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a bathroom to share with a maximum of six other people as opposed to an entire floor of students is a perk that not many other colleges offer.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food plan is excellent and if used correctly, can last a student all year without having to add money! Although, if students do run out of dining dollars on his or her account, you CAN add money to it via the school's website, which is helpful toward the end of the year. The off-campus dining is fresh, healthy, and extensive in range of items to order. There is a location near the 55th Street dorms as well as within walking distance of the school itself and the 1760 dorm location. Both locations are clean and offer the option to dine in or order out, which is always beneficial if the weather is nasty.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
In New York City, what isn't there to do? There are tons of free events that go on around the city all year. There are also more inexpensive options as well and, depending on your allowance during the school year, anything is possible! Manhattan isn't the only borough in New York City either; the other four boroughs offer tons of exciting locations at which there are free or inexpensive events to attend or participate in. The city of New York is a mecca of great opportunities for anybody with all kinds of interests. All you have to do is search, or even stumble upon, something, and all sorts of fun will follow.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
MMC can be pricey at first glance, but the financial aid office is extremely helpful in offering students help to apply for scholarships, and the schools offers grants based on merit or need as well as payment plans to make college affordable for everyone.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
On campus in the fall there is Apple Fest and in the spring there is Strawberry Fest at which the school provides an endless supply of apples and strawberries, respectively, and tons of fun! The Campus Activity Board, which all students can join, sets up tons of exciting activities including an opportunity in the fall to sign up for emails from any and all the clubs that interest you as well as a chance to jump on a bouncing castle in the middle of 71st Street! The best part: everybody attends and that's what makes these two yearly events the two best!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students of all kinds of accepted at MMC. There is a large population of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and/or Transgender students, and we embrace all individuals of different ethnicities, religions, beliefs, and races. There is no discrimination, and that is what makes MMC a great college for students who are afraid of being accepted elsewhere or for those who plan on thriving just the way they are no matter what anybody else has to say. It's a win-win environment.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Marymount Manhattan College has all types of clubs ranging from performance groups to those interested in film, the business association, academic groups, special interest groups, and intramural volleyball and soccer! Nobody should feel left out at MMC.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is no Greek Life at MMC, but there are plenty of clubs and organizations to join!
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
There are guards on duty at the school's campus during all hours of classes, as well as 24/7 at both residence halls. You should never feel unsafe!
Marymount Manhattan College is in an ideal location for students interested in all kinds of studies. The college is incredibly helpful in ensuring students get everything they need from tutoring to finding an internship in the city. The professors and students create a collective of individuals who, despite differences, form a unique community within one of the most diverse cities in the world.
Make sure you want to live in the city that never sleeps! Some people I've met were unable to deal with living so far away from home, which is understandable since New York City is a tough place to live. If you're sure you can handle it, be prepared to meet all kinds of people and to explore places you've never imagined you'd be! Stay open-minded but also street smart and safe.
Everybody has a different style of learning, but all the professors with whom I've had the pleasure of studying will push his or her students to learn new things, expand their knowledge, share and shape their opinions, and ensures that each individual student is given the attention he or she deserves. Professors teaching major courses have the knowledge, style, and dedication to guarantee understanding of the information presented, and will also be able to help students apply their newfound knowledge in real world situations. There's never a boring class!
Living with strangers can be tricky. Most students are respectful and will understand living with up to six other people at 55th Street dorms or one or two others at the 1760 location has its challenges. There are also many rewards to living with others, including making new friends and having a support system away from home. Personally, I think the 55th Street dorms are worth every penny students pay to live in them. Having two bedrooms, a kitchenette, and a bathroom to share with a maximum of six other people as opposed to an entire floor of students is a perk that not many other colleges offer.
The food plan is excellent and if used correctly, can last a student all year without having to add money! Although, if students do run out of dining dollars on his or her account, you CAN add money to it via the school's website, which is helpful toward the end of the year. The off-campus dining is fresh, healthy, and extensive in range of items to order. There is a location near the 55th Street dorms as well as within walking distance of the school itself and the 1760 dorm location. Both locations are clean and offer the option to dine in or order out, which is always beneficial if the weather is nasty.
In New York City, what isn't there to do? There are tons of free events that go on around the city all year. There are also more inexpensive options as well and, depending on your allowance during the school year, anything is possible! Manhattan isn't the only borough in New York City either; the other four boroughs offer tons of exciting locations at which there are free or inexpensive events to attend or participate in. The city of New York is a mecca of great opportunities for anybody with all kinds of interests. All you have to do is search, or even stumble upon, something, and all sorts of fun will follow.
MMC can be pricey at first glance, but the financial aid office is extremely helpful in offering students help to apply for scholarships, and the schools offers grants based on merit or need as well as payment plans to make college affordable for everyone.
On campus in the fall there is Apple Fest and in the spring there is Strawberry Fest at which the school provides an endless supply of apples and strawberries, respectively, and tons of fun! The Campus Activity Board, which all students can join, sets up tons of exciting activities including an opportunity in the fall to sign up for emails from any and all the clubs that interest you as well as a chance to jump on a bouncing castle in the middle of 71st Street! The best part: everybody attends and that's what makes these two yearly events the two best!
Students of all kinds of accepted at MMC. There is a large population of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and/or Transgender students, and we embrace all individuals of different ethnicities, religions, beliefs, and races. There is no discrimination, and that is what makes MMC a great college for students who are afraid of being accepted elsewhere or for those who plan on thriving just the way they are no matter what anybody else has to say. It's a win-win environment.
Marymount Manhattan College has all types of clubs ranging from performance groups to those interested in film, the business association, academic groups, special interest groups, and intramural volleyball and soccer! Nobody should feel left out at MMC.
There is no Greek Life at MMC, but there are plenty of clubs and organizations to join!
There are guards on duty at the school's campus during all hours of classes, as well as 24/7 at both residence halls. You should never feel unsafe!