Quinnipiac: The Big Picture
Quinnipiac is great for me because it's the perfect size ... it's not a tiny school, but it's not huge either. I like being able to walk to class and across the quad and spot people I know. Class sizes are 20-30 students, so your professors know your name. The campus, of course, is beautiful, which puts everyone in a good mood when the weather is nice. There is always something going on right on campus, and New Haven (only 15 minutes away) has a lot to offer to students as well.
Quinnipiac Academic Life
I think the academics at Quinnipiac are outstanding! I have had some really terrific professors that are so knowledgeable in their area and boast very impressive resumes of businesses they have worked for. I love being able to walk into the School of Business and have all of my professors from the past 3 years (and even the dean!) to be able to recognize me and greet me by name. One professor I had sophomore year took me and a couple other Honors students from his class out to dinner one night at the end of the semester, which was a great experience!
Quinnipiac's Student Body
I think there is a good mix of different types of students at Quinnipiac. To be blunt, there are the rich kids, there are the nerds, there are the average joes, there are the althetes, etc. I think for the most part, everyone gets along; I really do not find that there are any major conflicts or confrontations within the student body. I think everyone has their certain groups that they associate with and feel comfortable with, but it doesn't mean that everyone can't get along. I feel like there is a genuine sense of community on campus and everyone is happy to be there.
Quinnipiac Student Activities + Social Life
I really enjoy the social life at Quinnipiac. I loved living on campus and seeing my friends from different groups on a daily basis, and being able to just walk over to someone's room or dorm just to say hi and hang out. We have always left our common room door open for people to walk in and hang out. I also liked going out in New Haven, especially because I made close friends at Yale. Although it is a very small city, there is a lot going on; bars, clubs, restaurants, and shopping are all available. There is ALWAYS stuff going on right on campus too. During the week there are guest speakers and other events put on by the wide assortment of organizations... there are a LOT of events offering free food too, which is fun (and helpful when your meal plan starts to run out!). There are also opportunities to take advantage of guest speakers and events on the Yale campus.
