Review of William Paterson University of New Jersey
from Trenton, NJ
Describe your college in three sentences.
William Paterson is a great school. The teachers are very helpful and want to see you succeed if you are putting in the effort. Overall, the school offers a lot of opportunities being that it is only 10, 15 minutes from New York.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
GO TO CLASS! Do not slack because you are sleepy and hung out the night before. Going to class is a must and some teachers do take off points if you miss class without a legitimate excuse.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
As a freshman, I would have to say that the academic rigor is challenging but very doable. Some teachers help you along the way while others give you the work and expect you to have the knowledge to do it yourself. It is all about the kind of student you are.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Living away from home is a new experience but you get so used the freedom that you hardly ever miss home. Remember that you are now an adult and you now have the option of making you're own decision. You are now so independent, that it almost becomes second nature. You become friends with so many new groups of people that you build a friendship and a family.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
The food on campus is decent. If you like a bit of a variety, you can expect to find it in the dining hall. It is set up like buffet style with options from pizza, to pasta, to seafood, to breakfast and the list continues. If you just want a quick snack, the student center has a couple of known restaurants such as Sbarro Pizza and Burger King.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are a lot of activities that the campus offers during the week and during the weekend as well. The campus is surrounded by nature so if you're into nature, there are hikes that are weekly. If you are a social butterfly, there are Meet and Greets held as well as parties around campus. There are also numerous clubs that you can join to broaden your circle.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are numerous clubs that are offered on campus. You have SAPB (Student Activities Program Board) which deals with a lot of hands-on things around the campus. However, that isn't the only club on campus.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Greek Life can be fun, but I would not know. I am not involved! However, the Greeks around campus seem to be hands-on as well. They are involved in the community and welcome anyone who wants to be involved.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Campus security is excellent! There is always one around that can help you out with anything. They are available 24/7 and the security is actually the city's officers. So these are real cops, not rental or pretend! They are traibed to protect and do it well.
William Paterson is a great school. The teachers are very helpful and want to see you succeed if you are putting in the effort. Overall, the school offers a lot of opportunities being that it is only 10, 15 minutes from New York.
GO TO CLASS! Do not slack because you are sleepy and hung out the night before. Going to class is a must and some teachers do take off points if you miss class without a legitimate excuse.
As a freshman, I would have to say that the academic rigor is challenging but very doable. Some teachers help you along the way while others give you the work and expect you to have the knowledge to do it yourself. It is all about the kind of student you are.
Living away from home is a new experience but you get so used the freedom that you hardly ever miss home. Remember that you are now an adult and you now have the option of making you're own decision. You are now so independent, that it almost becomes second nature. You become friends with so many new groups of people that you build a friendship and a family.
The food on campus is decent. If you like a bit of a variety, you can expect to find it in the dining hall. It is set up like buffet style with options from pizza, to pasta, to seafood, to breakfast and the list continues. If you just want a quick snack, the student center has a couple of known restaurants such as Sbarro Pizza and Burger King.
There are a lot of activities that the campus offers during the week and during the weekend as well. The campus is surrounded by nature so if you're into nature, there are hikes that are weekly. If you are a social butterfly, there are Meet and Greets held as well as parties around campus. There are also numerous clubs that you can join to broaden your circle.
There are numerous clubs that are offered on campus. You have SAPB (Student Activities Program Board) which deals with a lot of hands-on things around the campus. However, that isn't the only club on campus.
Greek Life can be fun, but I would not know. I am not involved! However, the Greeks around campus seem to be hands-on as well. They are involved in the community and welcome anyone who wants to be involved.
Campus security is excellent! There is always one around that can help you out with anything. They are available 24/7 and the security is actually the city's officers. So these are real cops, not rental or pretend! They are traibed to protect and do it well.