SUNY at Binghamton Top Questions

1. Best thing about BU is Vestal Parkway, which has every store and restaurant you could need, and there are clubs and organizations for virtually everyone. 2. I would get rid of greek life personally because they breed a lot of resentment amongst everyone else, are really obnoxious, and way too cliquey. If you hated the self proclaimed "popular" kids in HS, you will hate them b/c they pretty much do the same. They walk around in mobs, all dress and look exactly the same, and creep me out. If thats what you are into, however, you'll love it. Also, parking tends to suck, it is what it is. 3. Socially, I love that BU is so large, b/c there is no gossip like there was in HS. Academically, it can be challenging as most intro freshman classes are huge, and you need to go to class bc u want to, not bc u have to. 4. People spend most time on campus in their dorms freezing b/c it gets so rainy and cold in the winter. They say there are 3 seasons here, summer, winter and rain. There are a good amount of sunny days too though, and the campus is pretty. Some people hang out in the new union where there is a taco bell and stuff and a dining room, but there is no one good place to "hang out" 5. Vestal Parkway is one of the college towns, but if your an upperclassman and live downtown, all BU students live in the same neighborhood, so its kind of a college town there too. Be weary, however, as the neighborhoods down town are not the best, dont walk around alone there at night. 6. Binghamton's administration is good overall, and the administrative staff are friendly and helpful 7. THe biggest recent controversy on campus probably had something to do with some frat being suspended for hazing? Any controversy that happens is usually localized to one student group, and unless you read the school newspaper, which many people do when bored in class, you're not likely to hear about it. 8. Not a lot of school pride at all. A lot of greek life pride tho, too much I think. 9. I'll always remember a flood that occurred where the whole campus was basically swimming and underwater. It was nuts. ALl of my memories are personal tho, as yours will be. I guess you could say I liked Spring Fling, last year Lifehouse performed and there are carnival rides and lots to do. Bar crawl is also a big event, and involves having a beer at every bar at the end of spring semester and drinking out on the streets. Its meant for Seniors, but most everyone goes. 10. Most frequent complaints are the weather, waiting to be seen at health services forever, parking a million miles away, all of the asian and jewish students, and annoying frats and sororities. I know I sound like a hater, but I was normal in HS and had pretty cool friends, and now I want to choke myself when I have to come anywhere near greek life kids. If you go here, you'll understand what I mean.

Binghamton University is a close knit community consisting of roughly 10,000 undergraduate students. Some of the complaints is that there is not much to do in Binghamton, however the school is actually in Vestal, NY, which is a nice college town. The student:faculty ratio is fair and almost always professors are helpful and willing to maintain close contact with students. People who are familiar with the SUNY system are aware of the prestige of a Binghamton education. It is considered on of the nation's premier state universities. I can honestly say that at Binghamton I got an excellent education at a very affordable price (even for an out of stater). Binghamton seems to being growing in reputation and is currently in the process of establishing a Law School. I have no doubt in my mind that in the next few year Binghamton will become more nationally recognized as an elite school. The facilities are very impressive and equipped with the latest and greatest technology to enhance student's level of education.

I think the school is a great size. It's a big university, but our small living communities are like little colleges with in the big university so you get both a large and small school feel. Also, it's affordable because it's in the SUNY system, but it is by far the best school in that system. I actually think being associated with the SUNY system makes people think less of the school than what it deserves. I really feel like I'm getting an education that's on par with students in the ivy schools.

I love Binghamton University, I think everything about it is great. It's the perfect size, about 16,000 students so it's not too big or too small. When I tell people I go to Binghamton I get different reactions, many say its a party school while others say its a great school because its ranked the number 1 SUNY. On campus I spend most of my time in my room or my friends room but a lot of students like hanging out in front of the Union or in the food court. I like to go to Late Nite where I watch all the free movies. I hate the town, I think it needs some fixing up to do and most of the "townies" are unfriendly. Dowontown Binghamton is very popular, that is where Sports Bar, the Rat and the Icehouse is located, you will find mostly Binghamton students in there.

This school may seem too large at first, but you soon feel as if you know everybody. When the weather is nice we spend alot of time outdoors, but there are places to go and relax when it is cold out as well. State street has the perfect bar scene for a college community, while you can find anything else you could possibly desire on vestal parkway.

The best thing about Binghamton is that it's big enough to feel like college, but small enough to feel like home. Its reputation impresses grandparents and employers alike - more so on the east coast, but increasingly across the country. I spend most of my time in the University Union - every student organization has events going on there, and the food court, bus stop and bookstore are also there, as well as bowling alleys, pool tables and other things to have fun. BU is actually situated in a suburb of Binghamton called Vestal, which is a college town through and through. Binghamton itself is an industrial city and the birthplace of major tech companies like IBM. The school's administration is engaged - the Vice Presidents deal directly with students, and can make decisions independent from the president, which creates a more dynamic atmosphere. The latest controversy on campus was the proposed removal of the physical activity classes - but the students appealed to the Provost, and the decision was reversed. BU is young, but school spirit is building. Major events such as Homecoming, Campus Wars, Spring Fling and large-scale concerts (like Green Day and Foo Fighters) are helping to build it up even more each year. Our athletics are Division I, and we have a new up and coming men's basketball coach, Kevin Broadus, that students love.

Binghamton is a beautiful campus and there is always plenty to do. you will always meet people you have things in common with. When you tell other people that you go to Binghamton they are often very impressed.

binghamton is just a good place to get a general college experience. there's diversity and a wide range of courses you can take and i like that you can explore different options. the school size is pretty big and it's impossible to get to know everybody, but it's nice having a lot of people around. you meet all sorts of people. when people hear that i go to binghamton, they aren't over joyed or thrilled or anything of that nature. they just know it's one of the better suny schools, but it's no ivy league. honestly, i feel that binghamton's administration and staff is there if you want or need someone to ask, but because there are so many students who go through similar things, it's always more convenient asking students. advisors are there if you need. there isn't a great overwhelming sense of school pride, but there definitely is some. it's a good amount.

The best thing about Binghamton is the people you meet. They're going to be the people you remember when you're old and gray. One thing I'd change is how easily we fall into our own ethnic groups. Because it's rare, it's a joy to see people of different ethnicities hanging out. I think our school is too large where I'd really like to get to know my professors on a more personal level. But I like that there's always potential to meet someone new everyday. I get different reactions on how people react when I tell them to come here. But I honestly have had such great experiences and opportunities here, so I do my best to recruit students and their parents! I spend most of my time, everywhere! I love hanging out in my room and people stopping by, especially my floormates, I visit my friends in their dorms and apartments, I study in the library where I'll always find a friend, I eat at the dorm dining halls, and I go off-campus every once in a while. I don't really think of Binghamton/Vestal as a college town. They've made it easy to take the bus and everything, but if you don't have a car, sometimes you're just turned off from going out. I think there's a huge lack of communication with Binghamton's administration. I have no idea what goes on there, and honestly, sometimes I'm not interested, so I don't make the effort to go find out. But I realize they must work hard to make a large university like this be able to function. I'm not sure how I feel about how they using funding though. For example, in my opinion (and others) using LCD screens in the dining halls wasn't the greatest use of finances. More money should be given to students who deserve it (academic achievement, financial need, etc.), to professors and faculty that work really hard, to provide an environment that's more personable to students and faculty. The biggest recent controversy was the arresting of people protesting the war on Tuesday. I think school pride is increasing. It's not as exciting as a football school, which would be awesome to be a part of, but I think it's slowly getting there. I'm personally a huge fan of sports, so I like that we're establishing ourselves in athletics. I just hope we're not sacrificing funding for essentials for athletic reputation. Maybe this isn't unusual, and maybe this is just my personal experience, but I love that Binghamton is a good balance of work and play. It's not so crazy where we're all studying all the time, but we're not a total party school either. We take academics seriously. But we also take enjoying ourselves seriously too. One experience I'll always remember is going to the observatory to go star gazing. The most frequent student complaints are classes that are a joke, teachers who don't care about us personally, dorm facilities that are sub-par (although yes, they are renovating Dickinson), and there are a few more I just can't think of. In general though, the events and stuff on campus, they seem... not supported. For example, there seems to be a lot of interesting stuff going on on campus, but I have this notion that not a lot of people are going to show up, so I don't go. It's so much easier to be excited about something when other people are excited too. For example, last semester Amnesty International showed a documentary on the Lost Boys of Sudan. They got around 60 people to show up! That's awesome... but there are what, 14,000 people on this campus? Shouldn't we all care about such social injustice issues? But I'm assuming this is not just a Binghamton problem.

best part is the diversity; change the food; we have no football team- still undefeated since 1946; one experience ill never forget- living with my current roommate who is Turkish, learnning all about turkish culture, and gaining a lifelong friend.

The best part about Binghamton is definitely the students. Everyone is open and willing to help you out or be a friend. One thing I would change is to try to integrate ethnicities a little bit more. Binghamton is known for not being able to bridge the gap between cultures. A grew up in a large city and Binghamton is a decently large school (about 15000) so I am very comfortable. I spend a lot of time on campus either in my community, at the gym, or in the library. Binghamton's administration is decent. I think they could do a better job of listening to students concerns. A recent controversy on campus is regarding the destruction and subsequent reconstruction of both Newing and Dickinson communities. The students and the administration have different ideas about how the residential halls should be reconstructed. There is quite a bit of school pride. One experience I will always remember is meeting my best friends.

I really like bing for the people i've met. they're really great. most people who go here like it and think it's nice, but in my circle of friends, it's the public school and it's kind of looked down on. the bars really suck to me, but i feel like i'd need to know people to find them interesting. I only know the people on my floor and a few kids from my high school. The frats are awful. people wear a lot of binghamton sweaters and other school clothes. the city is terrible. the nature preserve is really amazing. it's probably my favorite thing. it's really pretty and it makes me happy.

Bing is a big school, but hardly overwhelming. It has a great reputation among people within NY state and people with knowledge of public education. I spend most of my time hanging out with friends in the dorm, playing basketball, working or studying. There's a great area around Binghamton as far as retail goes; everything is available, so there are outside sources of entertainment. The townspeople are particularly, well, different from college types, and the intermingling is uncomfortable. The administration keeps students informed, and are working to expand th school. School pride is evergrowing as the basketball team becomes very competitive. People tend to complain that the school is ugly or plain. Sure. It is nice in the fall, and the nature preserve is aesthetically fulfilling. Outside of that, it's not an Ivy League campus, so if you care about that, I'd first advise you that you're focusing on the wrong thing, and second, advise you to overcome it.