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Hofstra combines the feeling of a large university out on its own with the proximity to one of the biggest cities in the world allowing for a combination of two diverse educational environments at one institution.

The diversity present at Hofstra is near astonishing. With all of the different kinds of people with such unique experiences who come from a wide range of places, including many international students, there's an incredible amount to learn from all of the students. The welcoming atmosphere among the variety of people is one of the best things any college could ever offer.

My school is a suburban school located right next to a major urban center (New York City) with reliable public transport, whereas the other schools I looked at were either urban (in the middle of the city), suburban (with no reliable public transportation in to the urban center), or rural. My school also has an actual campus, where the urban and even some suburban ones did not have a true campus to speak of.

It is big enough to feel like a large univerity but not too big so that it overwhelms you. Also, for me, it is close enough to be able to get home relatively easily but feel far enough away that I do not go home often. Finally, it is well located in the fact we have easy access to all of the benefits of city and Long Island.

Hofstra is underrated. It is a much better school than long islanders give it credit for. Academically it is very good along with job prospects. Students do not always take full potential of either however. There are so many events going on and speakers. The administration needs to allocate more money to make it feel more residential and build more dorms while improving the old ones with a lower price tag for those residing in them. They are more expensive than they are worth.

Just come visit. I promise you'll find your niche here, and the faculty will help you pursue it. And you'll meet the absolute best people, as long as you choose to surround yourself with people like you. Come see for yourself:)

It has a publishing studies program that I wanted to persue that is very rare. The advisor worked in publishing as president of a big company for most of his life and has connections that can get me a job anywhere.

The best and most unique feature of Hofstra is the small classrooms. Each student gets a chance to speak one on one with the professor in a school, which has the resources of a much larger university. I believe the quality of education that is provided by Hofstra University is unmatched.

Hofstra is large campus, but feels like a small close knit school.

Hofstra University is a very competitive school.What i experienced in Hofstra as a transfer student is that the school is designed to aim for the best not better.In my previous school, i always had atleast couple A's but it is very hard to do so in Hofstra. The school is really challenging and in order to be successful in such school, you need to spend the most time you have to study.

friendliness

Hofstra Is close to New York city

Hofstra is unique in that it's journalism program is divided between broadcast and print concentration so that a student who wants to be a writer does not have to waste time taking broadcast courses. Hofstra truly prepares students for the exact future they envision.

Hofstra's Arboretum is a highpoint of the on-campus experience, and its proximity to Manhattan is very convenient, without an overwhelming urban sprawl.

The uniqueness of this school comes from its students. There are sp many different people from many different walks of life. The other day I met a guy at a party who said "I thought only rich kids went to Hofstra?" Well not everyone has a trust fund, and not everyone has everything here. Don't let Long Island fool you though. The people here are more than just day to day and most other students and friends will surprise you from day to day.

The one thing that is unqiue about this is school is the amount of school spirit that it has. No matter what race, gender or belief a person has, the people at this school always find a way to untie and come together as one group. People are always there for you no matter what the situation is and this is a very lovely thing to see.

It has a good honors program that focuses on community building and fun activites as much as it focuses on academics.

Its a suburb in the city

it is close to the city but not as expensiver as NYu and still has many thing to offer

very diverse

A a comedy/documentary by Red Team for the fall 2005 HFC 48hr film festival about the horrible Hofstra Red monster

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola on his experiences at Hofstra University

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola on his experiences at Hofstra University

I see many students, regardless of their major, very dedicated to what they want to become. Also it is a very nice campus, is close enough to the city but at the same time is in a suburb so one can never be to far away from any type of lifestyle. Close to urban life, close to rural life, and exsisting in the suburban life.

The history behind it.

everyone has lots of fun all the time and are very determined to be happy. everyone seems very united and we all get along and are tied together as one student body. we understand each other and are always willing to help our peers

You really have to like Hofstra to stay. If Hofstra didn't have the communications program it has I would have been gone long ago. The fact is that Hofstra is like any other college except 3 times for expensive. So if you an go get the same degree and an other college for cheaper do that. Do not wast your time and money on a anthropology degree from Hofstra.

I am a member of Honors College and the Senior Resident Assistant in Honors Housing. We hold many programs in company of the Honors College faculty mentors. It is a lot of fun, and the residents seems to appreciate it!

Hofstra is great!!!

HONORS COLLEGE! I love honors, it really helped me out with becoming a more well-student here at Hofstra.

My favorite part about Hofstra is Honors College. This may sound nerdy, but it really isn't. I've met some of the greatest friends through this program, especially since I am in Honors housing. Also, as an added bonus, there is always free stuff provided by Honors College, so I will never go hungry.

Honors College is the only thing I havent really mentioned. Being in Honors College has been very beneficial to me. It helped me with meeting other students because it gave me a smaller cross section of the entire campus population. Also being in honors dorming has been great! Everyone is really close knit, and its a great community. Its always a pleasure to walk through the lounge and run into 10 people who give you hugs and ask how your day was. Honors College is also always planning great programs and trips. I have been able to attend so many different shows (like the color purple, the christmas spectacular at Radio Hall, and etc etc etc) for free through Honors College. They also have programs like different chocolate tastings and spelling bees! They always plan these fun events that get the student body (of honors college) to get together and get to know each other. Its also convenient to have Honors College to go to whenever i have a problem or need a question answered. You know the people there (secretary, dean, associate dean, etc etc). Honors College really made the transition into college easier.

I'm in Honors College, and it's pretty challenging.

Being a member of Honors College has really helped in making the transition into college. It gave me a good cross section of the school population that i could get to know before tackling the entire campus. They have great mentors that are always around to help and they are ALWAYS planning awesome and free trips for different broadway shows and baseball games and etc.

Stop stealing my money, and if you're going to take it, be more willing to give some out. HUHC

I love honors college. We are so close to the people in our classes, the rooms in Liberty and Republic Halls are large, and best of all we get air conditioning!

Honors College was the best thing I ever did even though I had to take Culture and Expressions!

I LOVE HONORS COLLEGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Honor's college is an amazing opportunity which i wish everyone could have

Honor's college is my favorite part about hofstra. The professors are great and it gives you an opportunity to interact with students as serious about learning as you are.

in addition to the great programs on campus, honors college also has great programs off campus. they are always planning city trips with broadway shows and baseball games. its a great way to get closer to the honors college community

Honor's College is awesome and I've made really great friends here.

The catering service here is not all that great either. I wish Hofstra would make their own food, rather then hire a catering service. It hikes up the prices and the staff of the catering service are not always the nicest people.

One thing they don't advertise about Honors College is that they have many extra-curricular activities around the area that are all paid for. Multiple times during the year there's opportunities to see Broadway shows for free and other shows and museums around the city.

honors college has been great to me. they are a great party of hofstra to be affiliated with.

Fight for your financial aid before you deposit. Once you're in, you don't really get any considerable merit financial aid, maybe just a couple hundred dollars.

honors college is the best thing at hofstra. they take care of us so well-- free trips, always donating to our hall council when we ask for help, always trying to educate and better its students.

Honors College.

I'm a student of the Hofstra Honors College. The Honors program is a lot better than some of the other honors programs I've encountered with other schools. Hofstra's Honors College deals with each person inidividually and on a personal basis. I've had many one-on-one conversations with the Dean of the Honors College.

Honors college rules! great trips, very helpful with advisement, excellent sense of community, especially in the dorms (although they do make abig effort to reach out to commuters)