SUNY at Albany Top Questions

What's unique about your campus?

Marissa

The professors are very helpful,you just have to get over any fear of approaching them. They have been extremely helpful, in explaining a topic again so that you are able to understand it better.

Katarina

My school is extremely research-focused. When I first enrolled two years ago, I underestimated the importance of this feature to the expansion of knowledge, innovation, and the continuation of education. Now that I am an upperclassman and have engaged in some independent, anthropological research of my own, I realize how critical it is to the academic experience and growth as a scholar. The best thing about SUNY at Albany is the availability of research opportunities and the resources to carry out such investigations. Incredible opportunities can be found here when one simply takes the initiative to look for them.

Jennifer

My professors were top-notch. I really felt that the faculty in general were fantastic. I always felt challenged in class and feel that I got an excellent education here.

Emily

the architecture- everything is matching and symmetrical. some people say it is boring because it is all cement but i think the fact that it is all in the same style with matching arches makes it pretty especially with the contrast of gardens and fountains.

lauren

The diversity and freedom to become who you want to be. Suny Albany give syou the chance to decide the type of person you want to be.

Christen

everything

Mitali

The university's easily accessible resources and facilities--from career and academic advising, to helpful people at the financial aid office, to our sizable library.

Erin

As a junior with a declared major, my department is very small and the faculty is very helpful.

dan

The best thing about my school is the amount of involvement other students and staff tell you to do. Also the amont of resources you have available for you to use.

Anna

What I enjoy most about SUNY Albany is the diversity of the student body. Students come from many different backgrouds and have many different areas of interests and there is something for everyone at the University. The campus life also fits different personalities. There are quiet places to sit and read, many different clubs that gather together throughout the day and things for the students to do on and off campus at night. SUNY Albany is also surrounded by a few more colleges which makes being off campus a little more comfortable because there are other students

Erica

The best thing about SUNY at Albany is that education. The faculty are very helpful and the curriculum is rigorous without being too overbearing.

Jennifer

The best thing about SUNY Albany is that it is affordable yet has a very good reputation. Their business program is well known within the state. They have many different majors to choose from and their course schedule allows for some flexibility.

Amber

The best thing about my college is the availability of bus shuttles that are on campus.

Young Joo

I think the best thing about my school would be its solid presentation of the school. When I first looked in Albany, I thought that it was a strong academic schoo,l as well as other aspects such as the community and athletics

Jasmin

Among the many great things about SUNY Albany one of the best things about this university is the diversity it offers on campus. You get to meet people from different backgrounds, learn many different languages and learn about different religions. This university offers courses in almost every field and is a known leader in Nanotechnology. I become friends with a girl from Malta, a place I had once heard of but now I know so much about because of her. I joined the American Indain Alliance on campus and learned so much more about the country I am originally from.

Diana

The best thing would have to be the variety of programs they offer. I started here with an undecided major and now through the different classes I have taken, I know where my path leads.

Katie

I like a lot about the school. Good teachers, good resources, fun place to be, close enough to home but far enough way.

Katterin

My univerity is somewhat diverse. People here are very welcoming, and clearly like introducing new students around. When it comes to helping people out, the faculty and students here take a big role. So, you can only imagine how much this helps those new incoming freshmen.

Abigail

I like the location the best. Being set in Albany, there is always something to do after my classes. I was also really enthralled with the library. There are so many resources and books to get my hands on.

Melissa

The best thing about UAlbany is that it is close to home which saved me a lot of money because I didn't need to pay for room and board. They also offer rental textbooks which is fantastic.

Angeline

the professors. overall they make up for the school as a whole.

Nicholas

i am able to recieve a great education away from home and at a reasonable price.

Tammy

That the school makes efforts to let students know that they are never alone, and there are always people available to help.

cynthia

The diversity is amazing- that's the great thing about going to a big and older school. Everything so established, but there's also a lot of time for development.

Karen

I believe that the educational resources available at SUNY at Albany are wonderful. There are services for stundents in need of tutoring or mentoring. You also have academic councelors that offer you more that just educaional advice and support. The professors and other staff members are all invested in each student recieving the best college education possible. Also, there are many activities and events on campus to meet almost any area of interest. These extra curicular activities are open to all members of the student body. There are also many fraternities and sororities, for those interested in greek life.

Amy

Diversity. I am from colorado and i came to Albany for soccer. But once i visited i knew it was the school for me because of the diversity i have never truly experienced in the midwest. Also every class the discussion is so much more interesting than anything i have ever known becuase people have experienced what we are talking about, and issues are different here than back west.

Crystal

I love the size of my school. No drama and plenty of oppurtunity to make friends.

Marie

I think that the best thing about going to school at SUNY Albany is the fact that everyone is very focused on their work and grades, but they also how to let loose and have a good time. The same people you might see at a party on a Friday night, you can also see in the library on most weeknights.

Laura

The professors are amazing. A lot of them do research all over the world, or write books.

Bethanne

I really enjoy the people and the night life. I am a transfer student so I felt like it would be hard but it really wasnt.

Hayes

The best part about SUNY at Albany is its diversity. It truly does bring the world into perspective, but its not just the students but the courses too. We have people coming in from various reaches of the world coming in to learn under a variety of different cirriculums, all any many of which you may share the same classes with, realizing that you may share the same dream.

Desiree

I love the vibe of the college. There are many events and the college feels like home.

Benjamin

The value. The ammount of academic and non-academic oppertunities.

Jessica

The best thing about the school is that there is always something to do. People always put up flyers for something or another.

Kelechi

I consider my school's diversity as the best thing. Diversity is extremely important in any institution, but in SUNY at Albany , it stands out tremendously. There are immense number of people from an array of various backgrounds. This type of environment stimulates another basic foundation of education. The type of education that is acquired through the interaction of people. It is up to you to utilize this opportunity, to learn and network.

Emmanuel

the best thing about albany is when i first arrived here i made so much friends and the proffesors really helped me do well in my classes. The quad i live in is so diverse and anyone can fit in with any group.

David

The best thing about SUNY Albany is the friendly atmosphere. From the minute you get here you will never feel out of place. With our large student body it's easy to find students with similiar interests to you yourself or to meet someone from a completely different background. You can depend on equal treatment throughout the campus no matter race, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

Andrew

The best thing is the affordable price for a degree from an institution with a respectable name. Saving money has allowed me to pursue other goals.

Carrie

The best thing about SUNY at Albany is the diversity of the students. Because there is such a diversity there are so many different activities, groups, and clubs as well.

Rebecca

I consider the best thing at SUNY Albany to be the ability to have a great social life without it interfering with your education. At SUNY Albany, Students receive an amazing education that prepares you for the real world but the knowledge that is obtained isn't distracted by the social life.

Matthew

The environment is great here at SUNY Albany. The university is academically challenging but at the same time very laid back. The students are here to take care of business and the teachers are here to provide the best education possible. Yet in this academically competitive environment the activities and experiences that a state capital provides is uncomparable.

Deena

The best thing about this University is the vast opportunities to explore your interests. There are double majors, double minors and even triple minors available. You can study a little bit of everything that interests you, while majoring in your career field of choice. There is a wide number of courses available and always a major to suit everyone.

Andrew

At the State University at Albany the dorms are close to the main podium where all of the classes are. This is the best thing about the school because it makes going from the dorms to classes easier and helps when it gets cold and wet outside. When it is bad weather outside, the walk will be short so students do not have to stay out in the cold for to long, unlike at other Universities where students walk a considerable amounts of time to get to and from classes.

Schaila

The advantages of going to a school away from your home is the concern of the Resident Advisors/Director and school staff to make the transition easier. In SUNY at albany there are various workshops on campus, accessable study locations, and different organizations to join that can pertain to your interests; that has made it much easier for me to be away from home. The student body although composed of students from different places have all come together, and we have been able to create a warming, nurturing yet educational environment where we can co-exist together.

Alice

I believe the best thing about my school is that people are friendly and always want to help. There are always people around that help you out academically and if you don't feel like being on campus over the weekends, you may take the bus home straight from campus.

Ayoade

The diversity

Ginny

The best thing about my school is that it is resourceful. You can answer many of your questions on campus, join any clubs you're interested in. There are a bunch of activities always going on. Since i am in the criminal justice major being in the state capital is a plus.

Warren

The University at Albany has a great Nano-technology program and connections to many businesses in the area. this is great for job placement during and after college.

Lauren

I love the SUNY Albany Honors College. It makes me feel better about having to go to a state school even though I was accepted at many other prestegious universities. The Honors classes challenge me and definitely force me to prioritize. Not to mention, all the Honors students are tight knit and we are all on an almost level playing field when it comes to how much we focus on school. It's very helpful not only on my transcript, but it's a great way to meet people.

Kellianne

Everyone is friendly and very helpful.