Review of State University of New York at Cortland
from Springfield Gardens, NY
Describe your college in three sentences.
I wanted to attend a school that has a strong education program. I did my research, applied to SUNY Cortland and was accepted. This is my first semester and I thoroughly enjoy being at SUNY Cortland with the Red Dragons.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Come visit SUNY Cortland. If you are looking for a smaller campus, this is the place for you. The campus is not as large as the big universities but it still has a lot of extra curricular activities. It's also not too far away from New York City. Also, if you live in the New York area, whenever you want to come home, the school has buses running to bring you home and back. It is just a matter of getting your ticket first come, first serve. Its not too expensive and really cater to their population of students from New York.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Thus far, the professors are excellent. There are a lot of support groups for extra help. I needed help with my writing and I was able to get someone to work with me when I write papers.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Although at first, I was scared, you know - the new environment, no family, no friends, everything new, it actually isn't so bad. You learn to adapt to the dorm lifestyle. I think in the end it is actually more fun than living at home with your annoying siblings. You become friends with the people across and down the hall. These are some of the same friends you end up hanging out in their dorms late at night watching movies, going out to eat with, going to parties with and maybe even having slumber parties with. The Dorm Life at Cortland could not be any more amazing, fun and much like home !
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Although I miss my Mom's Caribbean cooking, Cortland has a wide variety of places to eat. On campus, we have Dunkin Donuts, Friendly's and Subway.
The dining halls provide an enormous variety of meals - wing night; pasta night, hamburgers, wraps and sandwiches. The food at Cortland is so great. I remember the first time I had it. It's honestly like going out to eat at every restaurant there is night after night after night.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
I have made friends. We hang out when we can. We attend fashion shows, plays, movie nights in town. We had a formal night where we got dressed up and had fun. Our football team is the Red Dragons. In mid-November, I experienced the big game of the year between our Red Dragons and Ithaca Bombers. The game is called Cortaca. We travelled to Ithaca and experienced the rivalry football game. There are also many different events held in dorms by the resident assistants. There are many things to do on campus such as sports and plays as well as many things to do off campus also. It is just a matter of finding them and having people to go with when you do.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
SUNY Cortland is definitely worth the price you pay and more. It's a public school in a private school setting. The location is not so bad and the education here is perfect. I believe that if you are looking for a school that is affordable as well as diverse and good based on academics, then Cortland is a good school for that.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
SUNY Cortland is quite diverse. I have seen students from many ethnic groups. My friends are from different walks of life. There is no limit on who can attend Cortland. You are all welcome.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a lot of clubs and activities on campus. You can play any sport from basketball to football to track and field to swimming. If sports are not for you, you can always just sign up for the gym and either work on the machines or go in the dance room for anything from Zumba to yoga. As far as clubs, there are clubs for anything and everything. I am in a club for American Sign Language. If you have friends that want to start a club with you, you have that option also.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I have not participated in Greek Life.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
I feel very safe on campus. I do practice safety. I do not go out late at night on my own. If you feel unsafe late at night when leaving the library or something, you can call the Campus Police and be escorted to your dorm. Also, there are emergency blue lights and phones all around the campus if needed.
I wanted to attend a school that has a strong education program. I did my research, applied to SUNY Cortland and was accepted. This is my first semester and I thoroughly enjoy being at SUNY Cortland with the Red Dragons.
Come visit SUNY Cortland. If you are looking for a smaller campus, this is the place for you. The campus is not as large as the big universities but it still has a lot of extra curricular activities. It's also not too far away from New York City. Also, if you live in the New York area, whenever you want to come home, the school has buses running to bring you home and back. It is just a matter of getting your ticket first come, first serve. Its not too expensive and really cater to their population of students from New York.
Thus far, the professors are excellent. There are a lot of support groups for extra help. I needed help with my writing and I was able to get someone to work with me when I write papers.
Although at first, I was scared, you know - the new environment, no family, no friends, everything new, it actually isn't so bad. You learn to adapt to the dorm lifestyle. I think in the end it is actually more fun than living at home with your annoying siblings. You become friends with the people across and down the hall. These are some of the same friends you end up hanging out in their dorms late at night watching movies, going out to eat with, going to parties with and maybe even having slumber parties with. The Dorm Life at Cortland could not be any more amazing, fun and much like home !
Although I miss my Mom's Caribbean cooking, Cortland has a wide variety of places to eat. On campus, we have Dunkin Donuts, Friendly's and Subway. The dining halls provide an enormous variety of meals - wing night; pasta night, hamburgers, wraps and sandwiches. The food at Cortland is so great. I remember the first time I had it. It's honestly like going out to eat at every restaurant there is night after night after night.
I have made friends. We hang out when we can. We attend fashion shows, plays, movie nights in town. We had a formal night where we got dressed up and had fun. Our football team is the Red Dragons. In mid-November, I experienced the big game of the year between our Red Dragons and Ithaca Bombers. The game is called Cortaca. We travelled to Ithaca and experienced the rivalry football game. There are also many different events held in dorms by the resident assistants. There are many things to do on campus such as sports and plays as well as many things to do off campus also. It is just a matter of finding them and having people to go with when you do.
SUNY Cortland is definitely worth the price you pay and more. It's a public school in a private school setting. The location is not so bad and the education here is perfect. I believe that if you are looking for a school that is affordable as well as diverse and good based on academics, then Cortland is a good school for that.
SUNY Cortland is quite diverse. I have seen students from many ethnic groups. My friends are from different walks of life. There is no limit on who can attend Cortland. You are all welcome.
There is a lot of clubs and activities on campus. You can play any sport from basketball to football to track and field to swimming. If sports are not for you, you can always just sign up for the gym and either work on the machines or go in the dance room for anything from Zumba to yoga. As far as clubs, there are clubs for anything and everything. I am in a club for American Sign Language. If you have friends that want to start a club with you, you have that option also.
I have not participated in Greek Life.
I feel very safe on campus. I do practice safety. I do not go out late at night on my own. If you feel unsafe late at night when leaving the library or something, you can call the Campus Police and be escorted to your dorm. Also, there are emergency blue lights and phones all around the campus if needed.