I really enjoy my classes at Oswego (aka Oz). The professors are fantastic, especially if you car to take the time to get to know them at their office hours. I'm in the Honors Program- which is really very easy to apply for: if you have a high school average over 90%, you are sent a paper where you check yes or no to the Honors program. I advise checking yes if you apply! The clases are smaller and you really get to know everyone because the same 80 or so students will be in your classes all four years. It isn't really much harder than regular core courses, just with more discussions and in depth.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I absolutely love it here at Oz. The students are friendly, the faculty members are very committed to giving you their best, and the campus is just beautiful. Watching the sun set over the lake is a useful stress reliever. It's the best view at any New York college, I can guarantee that.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Don't waste your (or your parent's) hard earned money on a fancy private school. The SUNY system is truly fantastic, but the tuition prices do rise every year due to decreased state and government funding. But the good thing about Oswego is when you enter as a freshman (or transfer) you get a guaranteed tuition rate. That means even if the tuition goes up the next year for new freshman, yours will not go up all four years. Room and board might increase, though...
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
-Enroll in the Honors program if you can.
-Make sure you sit with new people at the dining halls the first couple of weeks- everyone is outgoing at this time.
-Go to the counseling center if you're homesick or have any other huge problems- they are professional, effective, and very nice.
-West Campus is more of a party center as far as the dorms go. Lakeside dorms are beautiful. Central has ease of geting to classes, but the buildings are older.
-GO TO CLASS. Don't skip all your classes- it isn't worth it and you will get on academic probation.
-Meet your professors during their posted office hours. They won't bite, and it will make the class more interesting and possiblly help you out if it's the difference between a B and a B+.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
I really enjoy my classes at Oswego (aka Oz). The professors are fantastic, especially if you car to take the time to get to know them at their office hours. I'm in the Honors Program- which is really very easy to apply for: if you have a high school average over 90%, you are sent a paper where you check yes or no to the Honors program. I advise checking yes if you apply! The clases are smaller and you really get to know everyone because the same 80 or so students will be in your classes all four years. It isn't really much harder than regular core courses, just with more discussions and in depth.
I absolutely love it here at Oz. The students are friendly, the faculty members are very committed to giving you their best, and the campus is just beautiful. Watching the sun set over the lake is a useful stress reliever. It's the best view at any New York college, I can guarantee that.
Don't waste your (or your parent's) hard earned money on a fancy private school. The SUNY system is truly fantastic, but the tuition prices do rise every year due to decreased state and government funding. But the good thing about Oswego is when you enter as a freshman (or transfer) you get a guaranteed tuition rate. That means even if the tuition goes up the next year for new freshman, yours will not go up all four years. Room and board might increase, though...
-Enroll in the Honors program if you can. -Make sure you sit with new people at the dining halls the first couple of weeks- everyone is outgoing at this time. -Go to the counseling center if you're homesick or have any other huge problems- they are professional, effective, and very nice. -West Campus is more of a party center as far as the dorms go. Lakeside dorms are beautiful. Central has ease of geting to classes, but the buildings are older. -GO TO CLASS. Don't skip all your classes- it isn't worth it and you will get on academic probation. -Meet your professors during their posted office hours. They won't bite, and it will make the class more interesting and possiblly help you out if it's the difference between a B and a B+.
All types.