I transferred as a second semester freshman to MMC and took liberal arts required courses. I loved taking these courses! I learned about philosophy and sociology in two different courses. Although those topics didn't necessarily interest me at first, the professors really made these classes quite enjoyable and I found out i was interested in most of what I learned in the classes. I also took a course called Exploring the Visual Arts during which we would travel to different museums every class and learn about the art in those museums. It was a great way to learn about art and at the same time get to explore New York which is my college campus! Overall I am definitely learning a lot.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I cannot full express how happy I am to have transferred from Rutgers University to Marymount Manhattan College. This was the best choice I have ever made, honestly. The student body is not much bigger than that of my high school's but that's one of the things I love about it. At MMC you really do get to feel like you are part of a community, and what a community it is. The students are friendly, the upperclassmen are beyond helpful and the professors are down to earth intellectuals who have one great goal; a combination of teaching their students and learning from them as well. NYC is a great college campus, there is always something to do. Whether or not is one of MMC's many school related functions or perhaps visiting a museum or shopping around or even strolling through one of New York's parks, you'll never be bored!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Marymount Manhattan is relatively pricey, yes, but what private school isn't? The education and classes at MMC are worth what we pay for them, as are our dorms and location and all of the activities the school provides for us. Of course there are things that could be changed for the better to make MMC feel like it's worth what we are paying for it, but let's be honest, you're going to find those things at any school you attend.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Join clubs! Clubs are a great way to be involved in the MMC community and to make friends in different areas of the school. Befriend an RA and not just your own! The RA's go through extensive training and are unbelievably helpful, especially to freshmen and transfers. Go to class! Don't skip, classes are what your parents are paying for, not to mention, the more you show up and participate the more you will enjoy what you are doing and become well adjusted to college student life.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This school is perfect for... the musically talented, the theatre junkies, the artsy, the LGBTQ and allies (don't bother showing up if you're a homophobe, we have a zero homophobic tolerance at MMC), the city lovers, the concrete jungle dwellers, anyone looking for a fresh start, the fashionable and the ones who don't care what they're wearing, those who are ready to learn, leaders and followers, pretty much anyone ! Anyone who attends MMC can find their niche in the school and city life.
I transferred as a second semester freshman to MMC and took liberal arts required courses. I loved taking these courses! I learned about philosophy and sociology in two different courses. Although those topics didn't necessarily interest me at first, the professors really made these classes quite enjoyable and I found out i was interested in most of what I learned in the classes. I also took a course called Exploring the Visual Arts during which we would travel to different museums every class and learn about the art in those museums. It was a great way to learn about art and at the same time get to explore New York which is my college campus! Overall I am definitely learning a lot.
I cannot full express how happy I am to have transferred from Rutgers University to Marymount Manhattan College. This was the best choice I have ever made, honestly. The student body is not much bigger than that of my high school's but that's one of the things I love about it. At MMC you really do get to feel like you are part of a community, and what a community it is. The students are friendly, the upperclassmen are beyond helpful and the professors are down to earth intellectuals who have one great goal; a combination of teaching their students and learning from them as well. NYC is a great college campus, there is always something to do. Whether or not is one of MMC's many school related functions or perhaps visiting a museum or shopping around or even strolling through one of New York's parks, you'll never be bored!
Marymount Manhattan is relatively pricey, yes, but what private school isn't? The education and classes at MMC are worth what we pay for them, as are our dorms and location and all of the activities the school provides for us. Of course there are things that could be changed for the better to make MMC feel like it's worth what we are paying for it, but let's be honest, you're going to find those things at any school you attend.
Join clubs! Clubs are a great way to be involved in the MMC community and to make friends in different areas of the school. Befriend an RA and not just your own! The RA's go through extensive training and are unbelievably helpful, especially to freshmen and transfers. Go to class! Don't skip, classes are what your parents are paying for, not to mention, the more you show up and participate the more you will enjoy what you are doing and become well adjusted to college student life.
This school is perfect for... the musically talented, the theatre junkies, the artsy, the LGBTQ and allies (don't bother showing up if you're a homophobe, we have a zero homophobic tolerance at MMC), the city lovers, the concrete jungle dwellers, anyone looking for a fresh start, the fashionable and the ones who don't care what they're wearing, those who are ready to learn, leaders and followers, pretty much anyone ! Anyone who attends MMC can find their niche in the school and city life.