Siena has a wonderful family atmosphere where you can have great relationships with peers and professors alike. This closeness with one another adds to the learning environment of the school because we aren't afraid to ask each other for help or share quirky little tricks to remember things. It is a beautiful campus filled with the loving and welcoming hearts of those around you.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
You will always have mentors here at Siena no matter what major you choose or what groups you are in. Use their knowledge and listen to their stories. You will learn so much from their experiences and they will be able to guide you in ways more than just academics; they are amazing and valuable resources.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
The work here is challenging, but in a good way. It encourages and promotes a love of learning. It is pretty easy to get overwhelmed, so take it slow the first semester and then add on organizations and fun classes so you know how much you can handle at one time.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I love my roommate. All of the residence life staff is wonderful and extremely helpful (especially if you lock yourself out!). The only downside is the community bathroom that can get really dirty if people don't clean up after themselves, but most of the time they do.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Most days you can find something you like at the UC, some days you can't. I think the salad bar is always good, but on the weekends it is sparse unless there is an event going on.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Groups on campus often host events including comedians, singers, jugglers, and my personal favorite, animal magic. There are tons of service opportunities to do with APO and the Habitat For Humanity chapter, as well as SHU Serves. Also, we have an amazing theater department that puts on fantastic shows. I have attended most, if not all, of the productions here and I have never been disappointed. In addition to that, we have a beautiful choir and band that has fantastic performances and concerts (the Christmas concert is my favorite).
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You get a really good quality education here with faculty who really care about your education. They love it that you love to learn. I am well ahead in credits for my year because I keep on taking more classes just for fun or because I like the teacher and they ask me to be in their class.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
We celebrate Holi Fest which is an Indian tradition and we serve Indian food and drinks and we all line up for henna tattoos and then we do a color throw with white T-shirts on. Free food, free drinks, free tattoos, and free T-shirts. What could be better?
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This school is great for people who consider themselves weird or nerdy, because we all are. It kind of adds to the family atmosphere around here that we are all crazy in our own unique way and we all love each others quirks. Also, we have a lot of athletes here. I am not an athlete, but I really enjoy sports and playing some pick up basketball with the athletes is pretty great.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are so many clubs that if you are interested in anything I bet there is a club for it. If there isn't, then you can start one. My friend actually just started a photography club on campus and it is going really well so far!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are three main Greek Life groups on campus and then there is a couple for theater and social work. There is Alpha Phi Omega (a co-ed service fraternity), Phi Sigma Sigma (a sorority), and Pi Lambda Phi (a fraternity). APO does a lot for the community and the campus as a whole in terms of service and is a really fun group of people. The "Pi Lambs" are known for their "homeless for the homeless" event that they do every year where they sleep in front of the dorm building in boxes and accept donations of food, money and clothes to give to the local homeless shelter.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
All of the people who work for the Department of Public Safety are really approachable and knowledgeable. You can always count on them for help, whether it is getting into a locked building, looking for your lost ID, or consulting them on a more serious issue, they always have your back and are looking out for you.
Siena has a wonderful family atmosphere where you can have great relationships with peers and professors alike. This closeness with one another adds to the learning environment of the school because we aren't afraid to ask each other for help or share quirky little tricks to remember things. It is a beautiful campus filled with the loving and welcoming hearts of those around you.
You will always have mentors here at Siena no matter what major you choose or what groups you are in. Use their knowledge and listen to their stories. You will learn so much from their experiences and they will be able to guide you in ways more than just academics; they are amazing and valuable resources.
The work here is challenging, but in a good way. It encourages and promotes a love of learning. It is pretty easy to get overwhelmed, so take it slow the first semester and then add on organizations and fun classes so you know how much you can handle at one time.
I love my roommate. All of the residence life staff is wonderful and extremely helpful (especially if you lock yourself out!). The only downside is the community bathroom that can get really dirty if people don't clean up after themselves, but most of the time they do.
Most days you can find something you like at the UC, some days you can't. I think the salad bar is always good, but on the weekends it is sparse unless there is an event going on.
Groups on campus often host events including comedians, singers, jugglers, and my personal favorite, animal magic. There are tons of service opportunities to do with APO and the Habitat For Humanity chapter, as well as SHU Serves. Also, we have an amazing theater department that puts on fantastic shows. I have attended most, if not all, of the productions here and I have never been disappointed. In addition to that, we have a beautiful choir and band that has fantastic performances and concerts (the Christmas concert is my favorite).
You get a really good quality education here with faculty who really care about your education. They love it that you love to learn. I am well ahead in credits for my year because I keep on taking more classes just for fun or because I like the teacher and they ask me to be in their class.
We celebrate Holi Fest which is an Indian tradition and we serve Indian food and drinks and we all line up for henna tattoos and then we do a color throw with white T-shirts on. Free food, free drinks, free tattoos, and free T-shirts. What could be better?
This school is great for people who consider themselves weird or nerdy, because we all are. It kind of adds to the family atmosphere around here that we are all crazy in our own unique way and we all love each others quirks. Also, we have a lot of athletes here. I am not an athlete, but I really enjoy sports and playing some pick up basketball with the athletes is pretty great.
There are so many clubs that if you are interested in anything I bet there is a club for it. If there isn't, then you can start one. My friend actually just started a photography club on campus and it is going really well so far!
There are three main Greek Life groups on campus and then there is a couple for theater and social work. There is Alpha Phi Omega (a co-ed service fraternity), Phi Sigma Sigma (a sorority), and Pi Lambda Phi (a fraternity). APO does a lot for the community and the campus as a whole in terms of service and is a really fun group of people. The "Pi Lambs" are known for their "homeless for the homeless" event that they do every year where they sleep in front of the dorm building in boxes and accept donations of food, money and clothes to give to the local homeless shelter.
All of the people who work for the Department of Public Safety are really approachable and knowledgeable. You can always count on them for help, whether it is getting into a locked building, looking for your lost ID, or consulting them on a more serious issue, they always have your back and are looking out for you.