Students go to Alfred for the small, college-town environment, the scenic landscape, and the small class sizes. Depending on you major, the small class sizes can also be a drawback since it's more personalized and higher expectations are placed on students.
Binghamton students praise the school on its community-oriented campus, many events, and open-mindedness. The school is academically rigorous, but also offers a well-rounded environment so students can pursue their interests and de-stress.
However, students find it difficult to benefit from large lecture classes and cite lack of transportation and activities in the area surrounding the school. Students love the friendly and supportive community and people at Brockport. Students also benefit from professors who work in their field, and a short, 20 minute drive to Rochester. While some students wish the school was more academically challenging, many others find that they got a good education and were prepared for the workforce after their time at Brockport.
While students love the atmosphere, classes, and all the on-campus activities, some express concern about campus safety and accommodations. Campus-life overall is very active and students can participate in a variety of extra curricular activities. Since the campus and student body is on the larger side, many students find that extra curriculars are the best way to make friends with similar interests. The University at Buffalo has all the benefits of a large school with a small school feel.
Students love that faculty and staff are involved in making sure students excel academically, are prepared for life beyond college, and feel a sense of community at their school. Canton is a small town, which is a great setting for some students but isn't suitable for others.
Students also praise the strength of some programs, such as the Vet Tech program, while others don't offer the same preparation or connections students might find at other SUNY schools. SUNY Cobleskill has programs that are based in the environment and wildlife, and students love that the school and location allows for them to get hands-on training in their field. Students love that professors, staff, and upperclassman alike are willing to help each other learn and the school boasts a welcoming environment.
SUNY Cortland has a lot of opportunities for student involvement, and the surrounding town is small and friendly. Students also say that the workload is manageable but challenging, though the school could use more diversity in the courses they offer. Many Empire College students are online only students, which can be helpful to some but difficult for others.
Students have to be self-guided and disciplined to achieve their education goals, and lack a sense of campus connection and identity. The school doesn't offer majors outside of environmental and forestry majors, so some students have cited feeling limited by the classes offered.
Farmingdale students are generally happy with their classes, professors, and education overall, though they do say that you get out what you put into your education.
There are lots of majors to choosefrom and a large alumni network. However, Farmingdale is primarily a commuter school and doesn't have a campus community feel some students want.
SUNY Fredonia is a small school with small class sizes, and students overall feel like their professors are helpful and want to see them succeed. Students report feeling fortunate that they get to have learning experiences that are close and personal, and can take advantage of the many clubs, activities, and off-campus learning opportunities like internships.
Geneseo boasts rigorous courses and professors that are willing to above and beyond to help their students.
However, while students enjoy the small-town, welcoming atmosphere, they also express concerns that it makes it difficult to find internships and off-campus job opportunities. Matthew D. Students are overall pleased with the academics at SUNY Maritime, and the opportunities involved in cadet life, but advise others that adjusting to cadet life is difficult and that the campus is extremely strict. Campus life overall is said to be lacking. Morrisville is an agricultural and technical school, which has unique programs for people who want to study in a rural environment.
Class sizes for freshmen are larger, but students say that professors and staff help students adjust to college life, and class sizes get smaller for upper level students. The rural setting means that students get the opportunity to add hands-on experience to their coursework. Old Westbury is in a suburban area, within a train ride to New York City.
This distance makes it desirable for students who want to access activities and internships in the city, without the urban environment. Michigan State University. University of Minnesota TC. University of Central Florida. Washington University in St. Weill Cornell Medical College. University of North Carolina. Medical College of WI - Milwaukee. University of Chicago Pritzker. George Washington University. It is close to home. Financially, Downstate was a good fit for me.
I liked the urban location on campus. When I visited, I liked the attitude of the students I had met. Also, even as someone coming from out of state, the cost was a large factor. I am interested in working with a diverse patient population.
He was very influential towards me. After my interview, I also became very interested in the many clubs and non-academic programs available. I was also impressed during my interview by the welcoming attitude of students and faculty. I am quite interested in the diversity of the students, facility and the patients. Also, the preparedness and knowledge of graduates and the respect shown by doctors of SUNY Downstate students demonstrate the Med School's ability to ready its students.
It is multi-cultural and diverse, and I felt that it would be a place where my religious observances would be respected. I believe that my four years here will expose me to cases I would not see anywhere else and most importantly, make me a better doctor…. I felt that I could get the most hands-on training here as a result, become the most qualified physician I can be. It also has a great quality of education and a great price.
I said to myself that I would be there. The location and financial factors were also important in choosing Downstate. Good trauma center near by. It has excellent faculty and an even better reputation. It has an excellent reputation and I believe it has a positive learning environment.
Its clinical experiences were the main reason I applied. The low cost of Downstate was the second reason. Affordable, great reputation and great clinical offerings. I liked my interview. I love New York. I am very happy with my choice for Downstate. Plus, that nice LOW in-state tuition.
It seemed to really understand what was important. It was diverse and affordable. Organ System. That allows for a great deal for diversity.
The students I met on my interview seemed happy here. It was affordable and I could live at home. As a local Brooklynite, I would also like to give back to the community. The school is close to home, cost efficient and people friendly. After having spent 6 years studying and working in California, I felt that I needed to move to a new environment. I also enjoyed the teaching style. I like the location in Brooklyn, which is so close to Manhattan while still being far enough away.
The faculty and staff were very helpful during my interview and after I was accepted. The overall environment seems to fit my needs for Medical School. Overall welcoming feeling I got when interviewing. I like the idea of an organ based curriculum. Also, being from near Poughkeepsie, NY I am not too far from home.
The students seemed very nice. Everyone seemed very nice and community oriented at the interview, which played a large part in my decision to come here. I live in Brooklyn and its financially affordable. It is affordable and conveniently located. Also, I wanted to stay in New York City. All of the staff I dealt with was pleasant I like the curriculum. Has a good reputation. Is a state school. Good location. Will get good experience here. The tuition is reasonable and inexpensive compared to other medical schools like private medical schools.
There is good clinical experience. Graduates from here find good jobs. I came from Binghamton University and liked the state school students rather than private school students. It's close to home and a friend of mine came here and loved it. Personally, I learn best from hands-on experience. I really like the fact that you have many opportunities to interact with patients.
Brandeis University. Attending Downstate also gave me the opportunity to be close to my family. The clinical experiences are top notch and so is the tuition.
In addition, Downstate was within my financial means. Finally, I had a sibling who graduated from the medical school, and she is a wonderful doctor. I believe that, in part, this is due to her Downstate education.
Cost efficient and reputation for establishing solid physicians. Downstate is affordable and close to home. I heard of the excellent curriculum and clinical experience. In addition, I was attracted to the diversity of the student body and the patients the students have access to at Downstate.
Also, the financial circumstances dictated where I went. I was interested in going to a school that was diverse and offered a case base learning and block system. The cost of Downstate was much lower than private school.
Many students praise the education they receive from Downstate. The price is just the icing on the cake. They have all said wonderful things about Downstate, so I thought I would take their advice. I also liked the distinguished faculty and the collegial atmosphere created by students from many backgrounds.
Living in Brooklyn is also something I was interested in doing at one point in my life. I am very interested in serving a population that may not always have access to medical care. Since the college situates in Brooklyn, I expect to see a wide variety of medical problems. I am also happy to be near many cultural and medical events. Finally, Downstate is a state school and therefore places the least financial strain on me as a New York resident.
I also was drawn to the schools proximity to New York City. I want to graduate medical school with the ability to choose any specialty without regard to my financial situation. I heard positive comments about Downstate's program, and diverse students and patient population. Cost, again, because of the work I am interest in I don't want to have to pay off too much.
Additionally, medical students at Downstate benefit from a very distinguished faculty. When applying to medical school I wanted a place that would offer me the opportunity to work and teach the community. SUNY Downstate is that place. Lower cost of tuition compared to other schools. Good clinical exposure and can obtain good residency good reputation. I also wanted to stay in New York, close to my family. Close to home; state tuition.
I wanted to attend a school in or around New York City and this was the best chose for me in terms of location and the money issue. I liked the organ based learning and cased based learning. The students liked the school and were happy with their decision. Location and Kings County Hospital.
This community and the surrounding communities are ethnically diverse. I would love to practice in an area like this. It is conveniently located in Brooklyn, a diverse cultural community, close to my home. I have heard very good news about Downstate as many of my friends are now upper classmen. It gives great exposure and experience. The location and the satisfaction of serving a community that greatly needs medical care. I knew that at Downstate I would have excellent clinical exposure while learning from great faculty and students.
Also, because Downstate is relatively inexpensive and the quality and education is great. The school's location is also convenient because I live 10 minutes away. I also like the fact that the faculty is progressive and takes the advice of students as well as offering great work-study and summer opportunities. The clinical facilities, especially Kings County, were also very appealing to me since I had worked in a similar hospital before. I lived in NYC my whole life so I wanted to stay as close to home as possible.
Its residency opportunities are unbeatable. The students are friendly and helpful and the staff seems as if they enjoy aiding the student through their journey. The price is right, and you can't beat the hands-on opportunities. In-state tuition for a great clinical education.
There are so many opportunities to participate in cutting edge research. I was attracted by the diversity of the student body, faculty and surrounding neighborhoods and the chance that I will have to help the community.
I look forward to gaining priceless clinical experience in such a diverse area and hope I can pursue my medical career in Brooklyn as well. Also, the reputation of Downstate's clinical training was impressive.
Last, the cost was a factor. I've never lived here before and I wanted to experience everything that the Big Apple has to offer. New York is a great place for educational and other experiences. What really sold me was the curriculum at Downstate, plus the friendliness of everybody I met.
I think I'll get a great education for a bargain price. Also, the students I spoke with when I interviewed have all spoken very highly of the school. Also, I am very interested in the possibility of research during my education. I've also heard great things about the clinical education offered at Kings County Hospital. The clinical experience that we receive here was a big bonus as well as the location.
I wanted to live in an environment that I've never experienced before and Downstate definitely provides that for me. The faculty is also a big draw. During my interview they were very helpful and friendly. In addition, my undergraduate mentor attended Downstate for residency and he advised me that SUNY Downstate is one of the best medical schools.
University of Notre Dame Everyone seemed very nice and down to earth; very organized and comprehensive program. University of Rochester I really liked the curriculum in that the science curriculum and the clinical curriculum are integrated.
Also close to family and friends.. The clinical experience here, resembles the environment I would love to work in. Downstate also has excellent clinical training, which attracted me to the program. I also wanted to be near the city. I think I will do better with the integrated block system vs. Downstate Alumni, doctors, nurses and P. It is rare to find such universal response in other schools.
It made an influential first impression on me. My interviewer confirmed my good impression. He seemed to respond and empathize. That kind of caring is hard to find elsewhere. I realize that this was the kind of environment I wanted to be in. It was the best choice out of all the acceptances. I also liked the curriculum and the academic atmosphere.
The students seemed happy and enthusiastic about their experience here. Another reason was for the cost and location. There is nothing like New York City and a quality education at such a low cost. The location, the price … what more can I ask for? Also, I appreciated the diversity of the student body and the location. The system appeared more conduction to learning.
Being from Long Island, I was also looking for a school that was close to home. Furthermore, I conducted research with a Downstate faculty member. The facilities do have a little to be desired and the administrative red tape has been a little disconcerting but these are obviously small, incidental detractors at an overall wonderful institution. As a strong believer in the human aspect of medicine, Downstate impressed me as a school that shared my beliefs and would help me to keep that idealism during my education.
Everyone I met and spoke to who was a student was so enthusiastic about the school I really liked the clinical experience. The cultural diversity not only in the student body but in the community as well. I like the fact that Downstate students are immediately exposed to the clinical aspects of medicine.
Very important to me coming from a HBCU. The location of the school and its affiliated hospitals will give me lots of experience and exposure to a vast number of things. I did not feel I could get this at other schools. SUNY Downstate offers excellent clinical exposure and up and coming research areas informed by its position as a serves of inner-city populations. Also, the diverse environment. Friendly faculty, staffs who are ready to give personalized care and attention.
The diverse student body and clients. Downstate creates an atmosphere for a great clinical learning experience. The convenience of location and the cost efficiency of the education made Downstate my first choice. Other reasons are cost and location. Also, diversity and research opportunities were secondary choices. People who genuinely care will support me throughout my education. The friendliness and efficiency of the admission office was also a factor. They made me feel welcome during the interview process.
Working in various hospitals as a volunteer and as a nursing assistant, I heard many good things about Downstate and Kings county as a teaching hospital, from doctors, patients, and nurses.
Downstate is very affordable compared to other schools and it has a good academic and research reputation as well. However, at some point after receiving invitation for interviews at other institution.
I came to realize that Downstate is the place to be. I look forward to the next 4 years with the opportunity to take and give back. Opportunity to work with Brooklyn community and in NYC. Reduced in-state tuition. Diverse student body. I was also impressed by the diversity of the student body.
It also is very cheap and close to home. Affordability and location are added bonuses to an already good choice. Interested in inner city and public health medicine. Once I had actually applied and received an interview, the interview process sealed my decision. The faculty were pleasant, the staff and students helpful and the students were very cohesive, which is important to me as a community. In addition, the university is located in New York, which nicely meets my personal requirements.
In addition, the resources, the integrated curriculum and the support groups available to me surpass that of many other medical schools in the country. First, I had heard excellent things about the clinical experience here at Downstate and wanted to benefit from that. Secondly, SUNY has a renowned research faculty and I wanted to have those opportunities available to me.
Third, staying in New York was very important to me because I am married and did not want to relocate my husband. Finally, the low cost of tuition was a big incentive in deciding on coming to SUNY.
The clinical experience offered to first years is another attractive and unique feature. In addition, the location is ideal for me. After my interview, I was impressed by Downstate. I also heard that the focus on research would be minimal to nonexistent a good thing for me. Urban location, close to home. Student oriented administration.
Affordable in state tuition. I chose Downstate over many other schools. In addition, I will be able to experience a wonderful scholastic and clinical training. Downstate has an excellent reputation and is extremely affordable. Also, because it is a strong programs that is allowing me to experience New York City. I was drawn to the diverse class of this school and chose Brooklyn because it is close to home.
Also, because of the new curriculum and excellent clinical exposure. My interviewer was also very reassuring and had obviously spent a great deal of time reviewing my file before the interview. Downstate has many great opportunities, exposure to diverse community populations that I hope to take advantage of..
It will also allow me to be close to home. In addition, the price was right. It offers what I am looking for in my education lots of clinical experience. Additionally, it is close to my home so I can commute and its reputation is indisputable.
Both the clinical and research components here at Downstate had great reputations. Also, being a resident of New York City, staying close to my family and friends was another important factor. Downstate provides numerous opportunities in a very diverse metropolitan environment. I have also lived in New York City for a considerable portion of my life.
I love the diversity that the city offers and wanted to attend school in the city again. The tuition is reasonable. In addition, honestly, this is the only place I got in.
However, I am enjoying the orientation and people are nice-so I think I might not regret my decision. I know quite a few people whose children, siblings, friends, etc… are alumni or current students.
All are very happy here. In addition, Downstate was the first of two schools that accepted me. Finally, I wanted to stay in New York City for medical school. In addition to the excellent residency placement, the financial burden incurred will be minimal compared to other medical schools. Downstate is located in a community with great ethnic diversity. In addition, the medical center is associated with numerous hospitals and participates in a large number of research studies.
I felt that Downstate provides the diverse environment that I seek. This helped me to realize that I really enjoy working with people and gave me a sense of satisfaction. Not only is Downstate close to home for me, but its location in Brooklyn exposes students to a very diverse patient population.
Familiar with the environment, students and some faculty. Connivance wise, low tuition, past accomplishment of the school. Many of my friends and acquaintances have graduated from here and have only had praises for their education. I also like the location of he school and the possibility of clinical rotations at Kings County hospital. In addition, I heard students at Downstate get a through clinical experience, which was something very important to me.
Another plus was a diverse student body and the opportunity to remain in any community. The cost of education was reasonable. The clinical education is rated one of the best.
I also received a tuition fee waiver grant and the institution has a very fine clinical experience. I am also attracted to the integrated curriculum, which fosters a more comprehensive approach to medicine. Twenty-five years ago I was born at Kings County Hospital, and I feel that I am completing a full circle in my life by returning to Brooklyn for my medical practice.
I will have an opportunity to experience medicine in a way that a smaller city would not allow. I also like the fact that it is in an urban area. A diverse population is exciting and allows for many learning experiences. Although it was not my first chose, I realized that Downstate was the best school for me. I am very close to my family and attending the university will allow me to maintain my family ties while attending medical school.
In addition, the diversity that is present at the school and community was very important to me. It reminds me of home. In addition, I was welcomed with open arms. Everyone that I met from the lunch lady to the security guard to administration greeted me with a smile. If you are not attending college full time as of September 15, please describe your activities for the period September 15 to July 1. If you are not attending college full time as of September 15, please describe your activities for the period September to July Please enter none if there are none.
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