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16 out of 17 people found this review useful.
Jessica from Rochester, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot The professors I have had since beginning Fall 2008 have been extremely helpful. They are available before and after class if you would like to speak with them and also through email. No matter what your problem is, they do what they can to assist you.
Am enjoying being here Campus life is great. There is never a dull moment. There are always different activities that appeal to every type of person. On Tuesdays and Thursdays Bengal Pause occurs, which is a period of time where no classes are taking place. This allows social and study groups to meet.
Bang for the buck its is a great school that is more affordable than others. Tuition is under $20,000 a year and the school offers scholarships, just inquire about them.
Tips for prospective students Buffalo State College has six different schools that offer a large selection of majors. The schools are the School of Arts and Humanities, the School of Education, the School of Natural and Social Sciences, the School of the Professions, Graduate School,and University College. Do you research and i am sure you will find majors and minors that fix you.
Great for these types of students Students that are interested in joining many social groups, athletic programs, media, fashion productions, and theater.
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4 out of 4 people found this review useful.
Claire from Amherst, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments Am learning a lot Like any school, Buffalo State College can be as challenging as you make it. If you put in the effort to learn and study you can do very well. Teachers at Buff State are usually very helpful and fair, since it is not a huge school, it is easy to get to know teachers and spend time after class addressing any questions or concerns. There are also many honors societies available for students looking for even more of an academic challenge.
Am enjoying being here As a commuter, it was challenging at first making friends, but there are many clubs on campus and activities to get involved in from sports activities, drama, extracurricular art classes, religious activities, student government, etc. On Tuesdays and Thursdays during Bengal Pause (12-1:40) most classes are not in session and there will often be demonstrations or free activities. Most students spend this time getting lunch, relaxing, meeting with clubs or just hanging out.
Bang for the buck Buffalo State College is a very affordable four-year college. For in-state students living at home, tuition is under $5,000 a year and for resident students, tuition, room and board plus meal plans comes to around $13,000- $20,000 and there are many scholarship and financial aide opportunities available if you are willing to look for them. For such an inexpensive school, Buff State has a lot to offer. Dorms are not bad as far as dorms go, and in the student union, there are two eating areas, a Barnes and Noble bookstore and plenty of space to hang out or study. The E.H Butler library is ideal for studying and research and the well-equipped Houston athletic facility includes a fitness center (with free membership to students), ice rink, swimming pool and more.
Tips for prospective students Whether you dorm or live at home, get involved on campus! The best way to make the most of your college experience is to try something new, you never know, you just might like it. Also, don't be afraid to talk to your teachers and ask questions, it's your grade, don't be too cool to do well. Teachers at Buff State have designated office hours and they love when students stop by with questions or comments about class. Make sure to get your financial aide information taken care of quickly because it may put a hold on your account that could delay registration for classes.
Great for these types of students Buffalo State is perfect for students looking for more than just an education, students hoping to make friends and get involved; it is large enough to feel like a real college but small enough to become acquainted with professors, to make friends easily and participate in some of the many clubs. There is a great social atmosphere at buff state including a lot of student-focused activities day and night.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Deirdre from Baldwinsville, NY
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I have a very specific program that I am doing as a minor: Museum Studies. Buffalo State is one of only 12 colleges in the country that offer this at the undergraduate level, so I know I will be getting ahead in the museum field.
Will enjoy being here I did an overnight visit at Buffalo State recently, and I loved every minute there. There is always something going on somewhere on campus, and there are a ton of clubs and societies for every interest. The Student Union has a huge list of clubs and interests that someone can join in, and there is always another person who shares your interests. Also, it is right in the Museum District, which is perfect for my minor, as well as giving a lot of internship opportunities.
Bang for the buck Obviously, this is a SUNY school, so you are already saving a lot of money, but Buffalo State is a great example of how you can get a great education without breaking the bank. My minor is pretty rare, so I could go to a very expensive and exclusive college, but Buffalo State has an exemplary program at a fraction of the cost.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you get everything filled out and sent in as soon as you decide you will attend. It makes everything go faster and easier, and you won't feel a sense of panic that you are missing something. Also, don't be afraid to email advisers, Admissions, Financial Aid, etc., because all the information you get can be confusing, and they're there to help! Everyone is very nice and can clear up any confusion easily.
Great for these types of students This is a great school for artsy-type people who enjoy museums, art galleries, fashion, or any other type of art.
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3 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Mandi from Sodus, NY
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
Categories Rating Comments Will learn a lot I am going to be a Music/Communications major at the school in the fall of 2011. I anticipate learning a lot, because despite this being the biggest SUNY school in the system, the music program at Buff State is small, selective, and home-y. The Communications department is one of the three accredited ones in New York State (Syracuse is one of the others, I don't remember the other), which is ridiculously impressive for a SUNY school; only about 15% or so of colleges NATIONALLY get accredited!
Will enjoy being here I think the reason for my high rating is that I have family in Buffalo, as well as my best friend attending Canisius College to see all the time, but Buffalo State is in a great area. It's in the Museum district, per se. It's in a very liberal and artsy part of town, so if you're one of those types of people who enjoy that, that's great.
The college is within a city but it's entirely all-inclusive...no crossing a busy street to go between buildings! There are a bajillion clubs from what I've heard, a very active student union and a nice, up-to-date athletic facility. I'm pretty sure if you go out in search of it, there will always be something to do here. People often harp on the partying and how they want to party, but if you want to have clean fun, there's plenty of room for that as well.Bang for the buck As far as Music, Communications, and obviously teaching - that being widely popular there - I know that the education one could get from Buff State would be just as great as a more expensive private school. I have friends paying between 40 and 62 thousand dollars a year for school! Crazy! This fall, for tution, other fees, and room and board I'll be paying about 18,000 dollars a year and I think that's incredibly affordable for such a great education that is being offered.
Tips for prospective students Remember that just because this is a SUNY school, doesn't mean you're automatically accepted. Only about 42% of students get into Buffalo State each year that apply, so make sure you still do your best on your application! (:
Great for these types of students If you're artsy, and want to be in a big city, Buffalo State College would be great for you. Students who are okay with being at a big...HUGE school. People who realize there's going to be A LOT of partying, but have the control to engage in it or stay away.
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1 out of 1 people found this review useful.
Leah from Buffalo, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences buffalo state has a very diverse student population. bengal pause (an hour on tues/thurs during which no classes are held) offers an opportunity to meet other students and relax in the student union. professors are fantastic and accessible!
Tips for prospective students stay focused! the workload can overwhelm you if you don't stay motivated!
Academic Rigor professors in the english department expect only that you will complete assigned reading on time and be able to discuss in class. it is college, so i think that is expected anywhere you go.
Dorm Life i am a commuter, so i really can't say much about dorm life!
Food and Dining the student union offers several options for dining in the food court, and also the dining hall. in addition, there are several cafes located around campus to get a quick cup of coffee and bite to eat.
What to do for fun buffalo state is just minutes from the elmwood village, which affords a lot of shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. in addition, the campus is right across the street from the albright-knox art gallery.
Bang for the buck with buffalo state being a suny school, it's priced reasonably. i'm getting a great education at a low cost.
Great for these types of students excellent choice for non-traditional students.
Campus Safety the campus police have a visible presence on campus. parking areas are well-lit, and there are vans that can take you to your car if you are walking alone. there are also emergency phones located all over the place, so if there is a problem you can quickly and easily notify campus police.
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Jenna from Buffalo, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
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Samantha from Oceanside, NY
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
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Jasmond from Liverpool, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Buffalo state college is a very friendly and unified place. Great place to meet new people and recieve your education. Also, they have multiple resources to help students.
Tips for prospective students Buffalo state has a nice student vibefor everyone. Everyone feels comfortable at this school. It's also known for their education. Most of the classes deal with a less amount of students.
Academic Rigor The education at Buffalo state is liberal arts. It fits an great amount of the students that enroll here. They have many majors for the students.
Dorm Life Buffalo state offers 3 buildings for freshman. Then, 6 buildings for sophmore, juniors and seniors. Dorminh oncampus is very safe and rooms are large.
Food and Dining The buffet section always has a variety of foods and a large area to sit students. The retail side has many stores you can choice from such as: smashburger, subway, chicken spot and 2mato.
What to do for fun The houston gym to play basketball. The kissinger pool to swim and to cool off. The union game room, it contains xbox 360, playstation 3, air hockey, and ping pong.
Campus Safety They have 24 hour police on campus. They have resident life in every hall after 7pm. The sercurity is very tight and you will always see them walking around.
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Babatunde from Far Rockaway, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences The location of the campus makes going off campus quite easy. There is a pretty even racial diversity. The main complaint on campus is the windiness during winter.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you pick a major so you are not stuck doing only gen ed classes. find a club or activity to join.
Academic Rigor Classes are relatively simple depending on the course. make sure to check you're professor on rate my professor before enrolling for a class
Dorm Life the corridor style freshman dorms are great for meeting new friends. the towers however, feel secluded as you mainly stay in your suite. it is a little hard to have group interaction if you are not on a sports team.
Food and Dining it is relativly easy to make sure you do not gain the freshman 15 if you pay attention to what you eat. the only down side to the all you can eat side is that sometimes, there are little options.
What to do for fun there are usually parties either downtown on weekends and a few sports games. the buses run pretty frequently so going downtown is pretty easy.
Clubs and Activities Besides Sports, there are very few activities to do.
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Patrice from Brooklyn, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Buffalo State College is a good school. This is a school that I am proud to attend.
Tips for prospective students Make sure they have your major and that living on a small campus is something that you are comfortable with.
Academic Rigor If you do not stay on top of your studies it is very easy to fall behind but there are many tutoring centers for you to get help.
Dorm Life Dorm life is so much fun. Its a really good way to get used to living on your own and a way for you to meet new people.
Food and Dining Food could be better, but there is some options in the student union.
What to do for fun If you have a bus pass (given to you by the school), or a car, there is always something for you to do, (movies, plays, clubs etc).
Clubs and Activities Step Expression
Greek Life We have the Divine 9 on campus as well as Latino frats/sororities Afro-Latino Frats/sororities, and Caucasian frats/sororities
Campus Safety we have an email/phone/text system with the University Police Department on campus for any emergency alerts that come up.
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Brooklyn, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences school is...average
Tips for prospective students get a job your freshman year anywhere on campus as soon as possible but the school is pretty fair with financial aid
Academic Rigor the classes for liberal arts are like high school courses butr if you are a science major be ready to really take a beating depending on the instructor, most are very willing to help you and ensure that you at least past the class the class with understanding
Dorm Life the dorms are terrible, your best bet is to live in the new student complex which is quite expensive but worth it. be ready to have loud music, vomit and crazy nights no matter where you live aside from the student apartment complex because they have strice resident directors
Food and Dining the food is not the best but it fills you up, i would suggest learning how to cook and getting familiar with wegmans and tops, the grocery stores because they sell fresh dinners
What to do for fun there are parties from thursday to sunday and always event to do on campus. there are step shows, community serice projects, fashion shows, open mic, dancehall contest, you name it
Great for these types of students its a good school if you want to be really far from your parents while still being in new york and if you just want the overall experience of living in a dorm in a different part of new york, really good school if you are the loner type because you are not really forced to socialize even in the classroom depending on the instructor
Clubs and Activities anime club, clubs for all sciences, math club,
Greek Life sororities and fraternities of all ethnic backgrounds. they all throw parties every friday and they seem friendly just be careful who you choose
Campus Safety university police is on duty 24/7 and they are right across from the dining hall so its pretty convenient and keeps the campus safe but off campus you are pretty much on your own
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Valerie from New York, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences I give this school a 6 out of 10.
Tips for prospective students Make sure you visit the college.
Dorm Life The new apartment complex is the newest dorms and they are very beautiful.
Food and Dining The food is not the best or the worst. Make sure you practice your cooking skills.
What to do for fun Join clubs, obtain a job off campus, visit off campus sites.
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Aleeah from Buffalo, NY
Reviewer is A current student here.
Categories Rating Comments In three sentences Buffalo State is very diverse. They have a really great program for my major and I love the fact thats in the middle of the city and surrounded by art.
Tips for prospective students Stay focused!
Academic Rigor So far all of my academic expectations have been met.
Dorm Life Its a really great experience.
Food and Dining After a while you do get sick of the food, but here are many take-out menues around campus!
What to do for fun There are frat parties, organizations to join, meetings, a poetrry club, open mic, there is always something to do!
Bang for the buck Overall I love Buffalo State and it has an exceptional program for my Public Relations major.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus There is an art gallery right across the street, a grocery store. almost anything in that one little area.
Great for these types of students Any type of student woulod feel welcome at Buff State. It is so diverse.
Clubs and Activities AASO (African American Student Organization) ASO (Asain Student Organization) BAM (Black Active MInds) FSO (Fashion Student Organization) The Ink Club, we have many radio stations, fraternities and sororities and MUCH more.
Greek Life There are a ton of Frats and Sororities on campus.
Campus Safety Our campus security is great.
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