I could not ask for a school where I feel most at home. The students are so caring and full of life, the classes are challenging and educational, and the views are absolutely beautiful. I would rate Quinnipiac University as an A+.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Students looking to come here should know that it is better than they would expect! Students are friendly and always looking for more people to associate with, the community is healthy and outgoing, and there is a group and opportunities for everyone. It is an expensive school, so look into scholarship opportunities, financial aid, etc., but the quality of education is prime. A huge tip would be to take a tour of the school when classes are in session! It is a great way to see how the life at Quinnipiac works, what students do, where to go, and what everything looks like. It is a great way to get a feel for what your prospective life could be at QU!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As a science major, the classes are very rigorous. QU has intense science programs, but that is because they are highly educational and in-depth. The class work, although nothing like high school with someone checking how you are doing, is expected to be done. It is not checked daily, but is extremely beneficial. Professors only give work if they believe it to be helpful to the students. Don't let this fool you though! The work is extremely worth it, and the want-to-succeed and intellectual atmosphere surround the campus and its students is not only motivational but very helpful to doing your best.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The dorm life is exceptional. The dorms itself, no matter if you are in a double, quad, etc., are huge!! There is an RA on every floor that keeps order. The RA's are very personal and do their best to keep their floor at their happiest. There are common rooms where people are allowed to come together and work or just hangout. If there is a problem in a dorm, numbers are available to which you can call. They are clean and have great storage.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The dining at QU is very good for school food. it is made fresh daily and there are many different options and spots to purchase food. They have different menus every day, although they do not have many different options. The food budget is absolutely terrible though. Even with all of the food QU has, they give you an insufficient budget. You are only allowed 1000$ per semester that people usually run out with by mid-semester. It is impossible to stay on budget when you are eating three meals a day. For instance, one cup size of milk is 3.50$. For a budget of about 13$ a day, these prices are insufficient. Students are always running to the grocery store to stock up on food.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are many different things to do at QU so you are never bored. We have many clubs and organizations and intramural teams. The only thing we don't have is club sports which is extremely discouraging. Other than that there is even groups that plan school wide functions for every weekend. There is a shuttle service that runs every day to the town of Hamden and New Haven where there are shops and restaurants. There is even a movie cinema. There is always something going on at QU that everyone can be a part of.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a lot of Greek life at Quinnipiac University, but it is unnecessary. For those involved is a great opportunity to do different things and have the option to meet many different people, but the prices are outrageous, and the requirements are unreasonable. It is unnecessary with everything going on that students can be involved in and the friendliness of the community. There is no need to spend countless hours with your Greek family and extremely high prices, also required days and meetings with which you have to purchase specific clothes or outfits. The positive is that everyone in a Greek family personally enjoys themselves, but at the same time they can get a little frustrated with all of the mandatory meetings and requirements.
I could not ask for a school where I feel most at home. The students are so caring and full of life, the classes are challenging and educational, and the views are absolutely beautiful. I would rate Quinnipiac University as an A+.
Students looking to come here should know that it is better than they would expect! Students are friendly and always looking for more people to associate with, the community is healthy and outgoing, and there is a group and opportunities for everyone. It is an expensive school, so look into scholarship opportunities, financial aid, etc., but the quality of education is prime. A huge tip would be to take a tour of the school when classes are in session! It is a great way to see how the life at Quinnipiac works, what students do, where to go, and what everything looks like. It is a great way to get a feel for what your prospective life could be at QU!
As a science major, the classes are very rigorous. QU has intense science programs, but that is because they are highly educational and in-depth. The class work, although nothing like high school with someone checking how you are doing, is expected to be done. It is not checked daily, but is extremely beneficial. Professors only give work if they believe it to be helpful to the students. Don't let this fool you though! The work is extremely worth it, and the want-to-succeed and intellectual atmosphere surround the campus and its students is not only motivational but very helpful to doing your best.
The dorm life is exceptional. The dorms itself, no matter if you are in a double, quad, etc., are huge!! There is an RA on every floor that keeps order. The RA's are very personal and do their best to keep their floor at their happiest. There are common rooms where people are allowed to come together and work or just hangout. If there is a problem in a dorm, numbers are available to which you can call. They are clean and have great storage.
The dining at QU is very good for school food. it is made fresh daily and there are many different options and spots to purchase food. They have different menus every day, although they do not have many different options. The food budget is absolutely terrible though. Even with all of the food QU has, they give you an insufficient budget. You are only allowed 1000$ per semester that people usually run out with by mid-semester. It is impossible to stay on budget when you are eating three meals a day. For instance, one cup size of milk is 3.50$. For a budget of about 13$ a day, these prices are insufficient. Students are always running to the grocery store to stock up on food.
There are many different things to do at QU so you are never bored. We have many clubs and organizations and intramural teams. The only thing we don't have is club sports which is extremely discouraging. Other than that there is even groups that plan school wide functions for every weekend. There is a shuttle service that runs every day to the town of Hamden and New Haven where there are shops and restaurants. There is even a movie cinema. There is always something going on at QU that everyone can be a part of.
There is a lot of Greek life at Quinnipiac University, but it is unnecessary. For those involved is a great opportunity to do different things and have the option to meet many different people, but the prices are outrageous, and the requirements are unreasonable. It is unnecessary with everything going on that students can be involved in and the friendliness of the community. There is no need to spend countless hours with your Greek family and extremely high prices, also required days and meetings with which you have to purchase specific clothes or outfits. The positive is that everyone in a Greek family personally enjoys themselves, but at the same time they can get a little frustrated with all of the mandatory meetings and requirements.