Review of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
from White Hall, MD
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
I am learning tons about the things I care about. SUNY-ESF offers only classes which concern almost any environmental field. In English we read books all about the environment, in History we learn the history of the environmental movement, in math we calculate the height and width of trees. All the professors at ESF are excited to pass on the knowledge they already have. They all have their own studies going on and it’s very easy to be personable with anyone of your professors. The school is smaller, therefore there is plenty of time to talk to your professors.
Yes, classes are challenging. But they are fun and without major grade curves you know you're actually learning what you're being taught.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
The small school atmosphere is perfect for learning and keeping your stress levels down. The campus is tiny, impossible to get lost. Classes are on the smaller side so they are better for discussion. Everyone on campus is aware of environmental problems and everyone is environmentally conscience. And if the small school thing doesn’t appeal to you, keep in mind ESF is on Syracuse University’s campus. As ESF students we are allowed to join in on any Syracuse activities (fraternities, sororities, sports, clubs, ect.) and even take certain classes offered by them. You get best of both worlds.
People around campus are friendly. I’ve maybe met a handful of people I don’t like. Everyone is studying relatively the same thing and everyone gets along. It’s easy to include the whole student body into activities on the quad. And there are TONS of activities to get involved in. Anything you could possibly think of between ESF and Syracuse.
The only thing that gets me is the winter time. Syracuse is a cold miserable city in the dead of winter, but besides that, it’s perfect!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Being a State school, ESF isn't that costly. I am out of state, but have an ESF academic scholarship which covers the extra out of state tuition. I believe its around $5,000 a year, but unfortunately it is slowly going up.
Your first year will be the most costly considering you're made to live on campus. You live in Syracuse dorms and eat Syracuse food, which Syracuse being a private school makes the whole cost of living more than it really needs to be. But it's definitely worth it!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit. Talk to current students.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone wanting to get involved in any type of Environmental field.
I am learning tons about the things I care about. SUNY-ESF offers only classes which concern almost any environmental field. In English we read books all about the environment, in History we learn the history of the environmental movement, in math we calculate the height and width of trees. All the professors at ESF are excited to pass on the knowledge they already have. They all have their own studies going on and it’s very easy to be personable with anyone of your professors. The school is smaller, therefore there is plenty of time to talk to your professors. Yes, classes are challenging. But they are fun and without major grade curves you know you're actually learning what you're being taught.
The small school atmosphere is perfect for learning and keeping your stress levels down. The campus is tiny, impossible to get lost. Classes are on the smaller side so they are better for discussion. Everyone on campus is aware of environmental problems and everyone is environmentally conscience. And if the small school thing doesn’t appeal to you, keep in mind ESF is on Syracuse University’s campus. As ESF students we are allowed to join in on any Syracuse activities (fraternities, sororities, sports, clubs, ect.) and even take certain classes offered by them. You get best of both worlds. People around campus are friendly. I’ve maybe met a handful of people I don’t like. Everyone is studying relatively the same thing and everyone gets along. It’s easy to include the whole student body into activities on the quad. And there are TONS of activities to get involved in. Anything you could possibly think of between ESF and Syracuse. The only thing that gets me is the winter time. Syracuse is a cold miserable city in the dead of winter, but besides that, it’s perfect!
Being a State school, ESF isn't that costly. I am out of state, but have an ESF academic scholarship which covers the extra out of state tuition. I believe its around $5,000 a year, but unfortunately it is slowly going up. Your first year will be the most costly considering you're made to live on campus. You live in Syracuse dorms and eat Syracuse food, which Syracuse being a private school makes the whole cost of living more than it really needs to be. But it's definitely worth it!
Visit. Talk to current students.
Anyone wanting to get involved in any type of Environmental field.