The College of Saint Rose is a college of its motto, 'Passion knowledge and purpose'. P.K.P for short, the motto defines both the college, its students, as well as the effort put forth by both the college and its students. Saint Rose makes much possible, while at the same time constantly challenging you to improve.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Perseverance and determination. Both myself and fellow students have come to see that not only the teachers expect you to show your passionate and devoted to your studies and future, but so are the offices. That said, if you ask any office a question and someone doesn't answer it to your expectations, find another employee to ask. Saint Rose has a very helpful staff and faculty.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I give it 5 stars, because all of the classes I have taken and have signed up for in the fall are challenging. As per usual, depending on the professor some classes may take more involvement than others, but the program I'm enrolled in is one of the top as well, so that is to be expected.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life is good. There's 2 halls, which are fairly standard, and then there are numbers of small houses that students can live in if they transfer into Saint Rose, or after their freshman year is up. Many of the houses are luxurious to walk into much less look at because most of them are very old, with dark wood and so on. The nuns used to live in them years ago.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The cafeteria is usually pretty good for the most part, but it has not so phenomenal days. I feel that, for the money each student spends, and the quality of the food most days, its good. One thing I will definitely say is that they have amazing deserts.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There's a number of bars, clubs and restaurants in the area, some of which you may need to take the bus to get to. There is also Crossgates Mall. Being that its a city area, basically everything you would need or look for can be found somewhere.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
For the expenses, its well managed. The college maintains its grounds and so on fairly well, and they even just built a new school of business building across from the main campus.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Rose Rock! The college of Saint Rose's Activities office makes sure there is always plenty to do, and one of these traditions is Rose Rock, where many bands, locally and that travel come to hold a concert on the campus quad. During Rose Rock there's a lot of good food and music, and t-shirts you can buy. The bands often set up tables when they aren't playing too, so you can meet and greet.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students with passion for what they do. Saint Rose is a school for those that have big dreams and want to work hard to make them happen. Also great if you love extracurriculars, Saint Rose has an extensive choice of clubs and activities to get involved in.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
As stated above, Saint Rose has tons of clubs and activities. One of which I'm involved in is the school newspaper.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus safety is taken very seriously at Saint Rose. Being that a couple buildings are off campus, the college has a safe corridor program, which gives you streets to walk home along. Campus safety also encourages students walking alone to have one of the security officers escort them wherever they may be going. While in a safe part of Albany, not every stranger on the street is part of Saint Rose.
The College of Saint Rose is a college of its motto, 'Passion knowledge and purpose'. P.K.P for short, the motto defines both the college, its students, as well as the effort put forth by both the college and its students. Saint Rose makes much possible, while at the same time constantly challenging you to improve.
Perseverance and determination. Both myself and fellow students have come to see that not only the teachers expect you to show your passionate and devoted to your studies and future, but so are the offices. That said, if you ask any office a question and someone doesn't answer it to your expectations, find another employee to ask. Saint Rose has a very helpful staff and faculty.
I give it 5 stars, because all of the classes I have taken and have signed up for in the fall are challenging. As per usual, depending on the professor some classes may take more involvement than others, but the program I'm enrolled in is one of the top as well, so that is to be expected.
Dorm life is good. There's 2 halls, which are fairly standard, and then there are numbers of small houses that students can live in if they transfer into Saint Rose, or after their freshman year is up. Many of the houses are luxurious to walk into much less look at because most of them are very old, with dark wood and so on. The nuns used to live in them years ago.
The cafeteria is usually pretty good for the most part, but it has not so phenomenal days. I feel that, for the money each student spends, and the quality of the food most days, its good. One thing I will definitely say is that they have amazing deserts.
There's a number of bars, clubs and restaurants in the area, some of which you may need to take the bus to get to. There is also Crossgates Mall. Being that its a city area, basically everything you would need or look for can be found somewhere.
For the expenses, its well managed. The college maintains its grounds and so on fairly well, and they even just built a new school of business building across from the main campus.
Rose Rock! The college of Saint Rose's Activities office makes sure there is always plenty to do, and one of these traditions is Rose Rock, where many bands, locally and that travel come to hold a concert on the campus quad. During Rose Rock there's a lot of good food and music, and t-shirts you can buy. The bands often set up tables when they aren't playing too, so you can meet and greet.
Students with passion for what they do. Saint Rose is a school for those that have big dreams and want to work hard to make them happen. Also great if you love extracurriculars, Saint Rose has an extensive choice of clubs and activities to get involved in.
As stated above, Saint Rose has tons of clubs and activities. One of which I'm involved in is the school newspaper.
Campus safety is taken very seriously at Saint Rose. Being that a couple buildings are off campus, the college has a safe corridor program, which gives you streets to walk home along. Campus safety also encourages students walking alone to have one of the security officers escort them wherever they may be going. While in a safe part of Albany, not every stranger on the street is part of Saint Rose.