suny albany is a great school! it has a large campus so there is always a possibility to make new friends! it also offers a variety of programs that can fit almost anyone's interests!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
have an idea about what you may want to do as a career. although the advisors at suny albany are very nurturing and help you plan, these 4 years can go by so fast. it helps to have a small idea because the advisors here can help you so much better and put you on the right track towards a career you might desire!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
academic rigor depends on the student. if you try hard, then you will do better. also, i definitely recommend making use of the professor's office hours if a student is having trouble with concepts.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
living in a dorm is an amazing experience! you get to meet so many new people and it's a great way to learn about interaction with others. the people in your dorm often become your best friends.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
the food is good. i rather have my own kitchen, but the food is good. they have theme nights, such as italian night and mardi gras, in which the food is really good!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
there are so many opportunities to have fun on campus! you can join one of the many clubs and groups on campus, depending on your interests! there are groups for community service, performing arts, and even dungeons and dragons. you can also join a frat or sorority.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
every spring, we have fountain day. that's the first day of the spring semester in which the fountain in the middle of our school is turned on! it's so much fun! everyone plays around in the fountain like little kids. there are beach balls and special t-shirts made just for the occasion!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
all! no matter what your interests are, suny albany has a great environment for you to thrive in.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
i never worry about safety on campus. although, we have an open campus here, our campus police are actually trained police officers and are ready for whatever, whenever! we even have narcotic sniffing dogs! about every 20 feet, there are telephones on poles with blue lights on them. if anything should ever happen, you can just take the phone off the hook and the police will come right to that spot! i feel very safe here!
suny albany is a great school! it has a large campus so there is always a possibility to make new friends! it also offers a variety of programs that can fit almost anyone's interests!
have an idea about what you may want to do as a career. although the advisors at suny albany are very nurturing and help you plan, these 4 years can go by so fast. it helps to have a small idea because the advisors here can help you so much better and put you on the right track towards a career you might desire!
academic rigor depends on the student. if you try hard, then you will do better. also, i definitely recommend making use of the professor's office hours if a student is having trouble with concepts.
living in a dorm is an amazing experience! you get to meet so many new people and it's a great way to learn about interaction with others. the people in your dorm often become your best friends.
the food is good. i rather have my own kitchen, but the food is good. they have theme nights, such as italian night and mardi gras, in which the food is really good!
there are so many opportunities to have fun on campus! you can join one of the many clubs and groups on campus, depending on your interests! there are groups for community service, performing arts, and even dungeons and dragons. you can also join a frat or sorority.
every spring, we have fountain day. that's the first day of the spring semester in which the fountain in the middle of our school is turned on! it's so much fun! everyone plays around in the fountain like little kids. there are beach balls and special t-shirts made just for the occasion!
all! no matter what your interests are, suny albany has a great environment for you to thrive in.
i never worry about safety on campus. although, we have an open campus here, our campus police are actually trained police officers and are ready for whatever, whenever! we even have narcotic sniffing dogs! about every 20 feet, there are telephones on poles with blue lights on them. if anything should ever happen, you can just take the phone off the hook and the police will come right to that spot! i feel very safe here!