SUNY at Binghamton Top Questions

professors didn't know my name until the last class when I handed in my final, simply because i didnt feel like voicing my opinion on every subject matter. basically, i felt this school was a joke.

Class sizes can be very big or small and so the average size class the school puts in pamphlets isn't actually the size most classes are, but the average as some have 4 students and others have 200. English classes are often smaller discussions in classrooms with regular desks and 20-40 students. Intro science/math courses can be terrible. Usually in the lecture hall with 100+ students and TA for discussions and lab times. CAPA is an on-line assignment that must be done in order to enter labs each week, but the catch is that the professor normally hasn't gone over the material yet and quizzes give in discussion by TAs don't match what is being learned in class. You must see a tutor! And you will cry often unless you are a genius or have some previous knowledge on the subject. These courses are hard to weed out students and often chem is a ridiculous prerequisite. And many science TAs do not speak good English and are here to simply do research and not teach. But you will meet amazing professors in all majors, especially in the upper levels. Most majors do give students individual attention, but don't go into a science field...psych, chem, nursing, engineering, envi, unless you are prepared to do a lot of hard work and fight to be on top as a freshman.

I think this will sound the same for any university, but there are some great classes and some crappy ones. In general, the school is focused around sciences, but there's just as much there for history, English, ect. majors. I started off as a science student and ended up following a different major without a problem. However, some subjects need work. Studio arts classes are near impossible to get into unless you're coming into the university with a bunch of credits (Which will allow you to register earlier)

Students are pretty competitive here. And Binghamton offers a lot of classes. Students don't really have any intellectual conversations outside of class, which is sad. but all the professors have office hours, and they're ready to help you out.

THere are really competitive students, and totally un competitive students, it depends. The foreign ones and the engineering students are most competitive, and human development kids are notoriously lazy. It varies so much, some classes involve tons of studying, and some involve just showing up. I took a class called Anthropology of Sex and Sexuality which was interesting. THere are so many electives, I recommend taking cool ones b/c i wish i had taken more. They definitely open up new doors. I am in the nursing school, and it prepares you very well, despite being extremely disorganized once you hit junior year. I spend time with my professors outside of class every now and then, but only the ones I've known and had for years (in nursing.) Most people dont thought. The education here helps you get a job and makes you very well rounded. I think I got a great education here.

Binghamton is a highly competitive academic institution. Normally people think that this would lead to student rivalry, however this is absolutely untrue. Students at Binghamton are very helpful to one another. Students will often form study groups and occasionally discuss classroom material outside the classroom. Professors know your name, only if you make the effort to get to know them. Class participation is important for students to engage in, in order to stand out as a good student in the eyes of professors. Binghamton has set requirements that students must complete in order to graduate. These requirements allow students to broaden their level of education by being exposed to subjects outside of their majors. Binghamton students are becoming more high regarded by professional schools, post graduation. You'll get the students who stay up all night at the library and the ones who prefer to study for less time in their dorm rooms, pretty much standard for any college.

The professors here are amazing. They really get to know the students and they love teaching. They're also really availably and totally open to helping the students in any way they can, even outside the classrooms. The English department is pretty heavy on theory classes. Although, there is one class specifically dedicated to English theory it will show up in almost all of your other English classes as well. The professor are really great at making your required classes interesting for you. The English program is nice because it is really geared towards class participation even in large lectures. It is nice because it makes classes more interesting.

Most of my professors know my name except for the professors that teach in Lecture hall, there about 300 + students in those classes. My favorite class has been Human Development 380t which dealt with society and democracy. My professor was an anarchist and he has been my favorite professor so far, he difinitely taught me things that I will never learn anywhere else. My favorite documentary shown in that class is "Revloution will not be televised. " Class paticipation is very common in all the classes but in lecutre hall classes it is more difficult to participate but students still do it.

Students study alot, the library is always packed. As a transfer student i can easily say that Binghamton is more challenging than most expect it to be. There is intellectual conversation outside the class and events where you can interact with peers and share opinions.

Binghamton is best known for its academics, and we are known as the "Ivy of the SUNY's" and recognized by Greene's Guide as one of the official "Public Ivies." Our faculty is world-renowned - I had one professor that made statements to Congress on campaign finance reform, and one that gets phone calls from the World Bank to help decide whether to issue a loan. Class participation is the most important part of every class, and professors are always willing to help outside of class if you need it. The educational requirements are planned in such a way that no matter what major you choose, you'll leave as a well rounded student.

The School of Management (SOM) at Binghamton is highly geared towards getting you a job after graduation, and has great placement rates at some of the top companies in the country.

THey are very difficult. Most of the teachers are willing to meet with you if you have questions. However, the studying you did in hs does not even come close to cutting it. it isn't out of the ordinary to study more then 24 hours total for any one test or quiz. you have to keep up on work and study a little every night.

professors don't know your name unless it is a small class of 20 or so students. because most freshmen courses are big intro courses, it's impossible for the professor to know everyone's names. because of this, i don't think many students spend time with professors outside of class. i don't think of binghamton students as huge studiers or book worms, but i know that there are a good chunk of students who do work hard academically. there's competition any where you go, but i don't think bu students are cut throat, intense, or overly competitive. i don't think having a binghamton education gears students more so towards a career path than an intrinsic learning path. it's up to the students to motivate themselves and get what they want out of their binghamton experience.

Some professors know my name, but only if I make the effort to go see them during their office hours, which can be hard to manage (with my schedule). I've definitely gotten able to know my TAs better than my professors, but it's the professors that have all that experience to pass on, and they're also the ones who can write recommendations. I bet they're really cool people and awesome to get to know, but it's just really difficult. My favorite class was my Intro to World Politics class. It opened my eyes to see the world from different perspectives. I know it was my favorite because I enjoyed going to it at 8:30 in the morning. Least favorite: Geoolgy. I hated going to that class. It was the bane of my existence that semester. Students here are pretty studious... although it is easy to slack off. Class participation varies according to the professor's openness as well as the class topic. At least in my experience, Binghamton students do have intellectual conversations outside of class. I like to tie in what I'm learning in class with real life. Students aren't that competitive, but maybe that's because I'm an English Major. The most unique class I've taken is Horror Fiction and Film. I don't spend time with professors outside of class, although that would be cool. I think Binghamton's academic requirements are reasonable. I think this is true of anywhere, but whether or not Binghamton is geared toward getting a job or learning for its own sake is up to the student and their academic pursuits. For me, it's been learning for its own sake, which is a hard place to be when others are geared for jobs.

professors of smaller classes know my name; fav clas- anthropology. took intro to social anthro and visul anthro. highly recommend both and taking any class with the professor, pamela smart; intellectual convos do ocur outside of class

Professors make a concerted effort to know your name regardless of the class size. Students study frequently. I was leaving the library at 2:38 in the morning recently and it was still relatively full with students. Class participation is pretty common, especially if it is part of your grade. I have a lot of intellectual conversations outside of class. Students are competitive. The most unique class I have taken is Urban Geography: Race and Place. My major is full of very smart and competitive students. Binghamton's School of Management is generally considered the most competitive college to get into. I think the requirements are decent. I do feel like we should be able to decide what general education requirements to take. The education at Binghamton is geared both towards getting a job and for your future as well as learning to learn.

i had one really bad proffessor. everybody else was really good and helpful. i'm becoming friends with an english teacher. the class is a bit large, but i was able to make friends wiht her. i had conversations with a math teacher too. you can get them during office hours if anything. it's really good for getting a job from what i know. almost all of the majors are for getting jobs. that kind of restricts and annoys me. i'm almost sure i'll get a phd in hwatever i go into, so i'd like some more broad majors.

Class sizes are very accomodating. There are discussion sections for the bigger classes. Students are generally pretty studious, but nobody deprives themselves of a social life around my dorm. There are interesting classes everywhere. I'm involved with the creative writing department, which is definitely a strong program full of talent. The Judaic Studies courses are great (take Arkush.) Professors will ALWAYS meet with you. There's a great academic environment within the classroom, and there's great educational value outside of just training to get a job.