The university is warm, welcoming and dedicated to their students. Expect to receive a packed pamphlet full of activities and ways for you to get used to the campus and surrounding area. Also, the dean and professors are very active in the lives of freshman, helping them to work their full potential.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Come in prepared. Register as early as possible, get your books before the first day, and do your homework/classwork. The first few weeks are low key but will seriously help.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Honestly, it's college. Harder than high school but not quite real life yet. Some assignments are challenging, some you can get done in one night. Some professors allow you time to turn them in late, some will not. Your best bet is doing them ahead of time and getting them in on the respective due date. Study hard and always check with your syllabus.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
It's cool because you can eat snacks and Starbucks-esque food at the Scribe in the library for a very good price. The Marina dining hall has different vendors, like a BBQ hut, Thai food, Italian. In marina you get your food first then pay for what you get at the checkout. The HUB is set up like a high school cafeteria but with as many options as you wish. If you eat a lot I would consider getting a meal plan (they have one for commuters too) because you have to pay BEFORE you go into the hub, and then you can get whatever you would like, similar to a buffet. It does get pricey though, with lunch ranging to about $10.75 and dinner $11.75
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Whatever you want! It's located in one of the largest cities in CT. It is dangerous in Bridgeport, but as long as you have a friend or your school issued security button you should be okay. The Zoo is 10 minutes away, you could go over to neighboring town Fairfield for shopping, the Trumbull mall, the campus is located right on the ocean for summer months, and lots takes place in the center of Bridgeport as well. On campus activities are great, they have 3 sororities, 3 frats, and over 45+ activities and clubs so don't be afraid that you won't find something for you.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This school is so expensive. If you do well in high school they provide you with amazing scholarships, but if you slacked off a bit I would look into financial aid. At 42K a year, things begin to add up. It's worth it though, it's a private school with an amazing education and we get discounts at Subway because the CEO graduated from UB. That's just one example of what you can become with a UB education and some will-power.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Health, Mass Comm, Business, Chiropractor, Biology, Engineering, Computer majors.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Like I said, over 45+ activities, and they are glad to support you if you would like to create your own club.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Not many sororities and frats to choose from, and they are predominately African or Latino based.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Bridgeport is dangerous but campus security is up on it's game. We have security buttons that work on campus and a little ways off, and when pressed security can locate you within seconds and be there within one minute. You always see them driving around and they are very friendly.
The university is warm, welcoming and dedicated to their students. Expect to receive a packed pamphlet full of activities and ways for you to get used to the campus and surrounding area. Also, the dean and professors are very active in the lives of freshman, helping them to work their full potential.
Come in prepared. Register as early as possible, get your books before the first day, and do your homework/classwork. The first few weeks are low key but will seriously help.
Honestly, it's college. Harder than high school but not quite real life yet. Some assignments are challenging, some you can get done in one night. Some professors allow you time to turn them in late, some will not. Your best bet is doing them ahead of time and getting them in on the respective due date. Study hard and always check with your syllabus.
It's cool because you can eat snacks and Starbucks-esque food at the Scribe in the library for a very good price. The Marina dining hall has different vendors, like a BBQ hut, Thai food, Italian. In marina you get your food first then pay for what you get at the checkout. The HUB is set up like a high school cafeteria but with as many options as you wish. If you eat a lot I would consider getting a meal plan (they have one for commuters too) because you have to pay BEFORE you go into the hub, and then you can get whatever you would like, similar to a buffet. It does get pricey though, with lunch ranging to about $10.75 and dinner $11.75
Whatever you want! It's located in one of the largest cities in CT. It is dangerous in Bridgeport, but as long as you have a friend or your school issued security button you should be okay. The Zoo is 10 minutes away, you could go over to neighboring town Fairfield for shopping, the Trumbull mall, the campus is located right on the ocean for summer months, and lots takes place in the center of Bridgeport as well. On campus activities are great, they have 3 sororities, 3 frats, and over 45+ activities and clubs so don't be afraid that you won't find something for you.
This school is so expensive. If you do well in high school they provide you with amazing scholarships, but if you slacked off a bit I would look into financial aid. At 42K a year, things begin to add up. It's worth it though, it's a private school with an amazing education and we get discounts at Subway because the CEO graduated from UB. That's just one example of what you can become with a UB education and some will-power.
Health, Mass Comm, Business, Chiropractor, Biology, Engineering, Computer majors.
Like I said, over 45+ activities, and they are glad to support you if you would like to create your own club.
Not many sororities and frats to choose from, and they are predominately African or Latino based.
Bridgeport is dangerous but campus security is up on it's game. We have security buttons that work on campus and a little ways off, and when pressed security can locate you within seconds and be there within one minute. You always see them driving around and they are very friendly.