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Manhattan College (Manhattan) Reviews

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Gabrielle from Old Bethpage, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The education is fantastic on an individual level in that you won't fall between the cracks here. Classes are small and the student to teacher ratio is outstanding for a college. You get to know your fellow students and teacher on a personal level which is a huge benefit in earning a degree. You will learn so many things here, because the classes are endless! They have a great range of classes from Physics to Bioengineering to the History of Rock & Roll! It is truely an experienced education.
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus is beautiful and the location is great. The best city in the world, New York City, is your backyard only a 30 min subway ride away. The activities on campus unfortunately aren't in surplus. Clubs are prevalent but not very extensive here. The food isn't the best!
    Bang for the buck

    The education is great and that's what you're really paying for. It is an expensive school though. The rooms are nice, good size for dorms. They do give out many scholarships though for various reasons.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit the college before you make your final decision, and talk to current students here to see real opinions.
    Great for these types of students

    City lifestyle with a home-like feel campus to come back to at night.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    MC Student

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    My professors have been really excellent, especially my the those in my education program. They are extremely experienced and caring people with so much to offer. One of my professors, for example, has had decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and as head of education for the Catholic school he worked at. Every single one of my education professors this semester have had years and years of experience both as educators and as leaders in their school system. I feel extremely confident that my teacher know what they are talking about. They are also very accessible and care about each individual student. I am learning so much about education from people I trust.`
    Am enjoying being here

    Unfortunately, due to extreme weaknesses in administrative and policy-related aspects of the college, my experience here has been much less than enjoyable. It is extremely hard to find correct information about policies, and no one seems to know exactly what the real rules are. The policies that you do find out about are sometimes ridiculous. I've had terrible problems, especially, with guest policy and residence life. There seem to be unwritten rules about guest policy, that even the handbook, residence life, and student life meeting don't tell you. Also, the resident director I had to deal with during one guest problem was extremely unprofessional and unhelpful. The security is terrible and they only check IDs, seemingly, on a whim. Each security guard seems to have a different idea of how to handle guest passes and whether or not you have to show them your ID before entering the building. I have had a very high number of unnecessary and stressful situations to endure, already, this year. They have a lot of work to do in terms of determining regulations and establishing better school-wide communication.
    Bang for the buck

    3 1/2
    The price is high, in my opinion, and though you are in an excellent area (in a great neighborhood, so conveniently close to the city), the price isn't quite worth it. I feel I'm getting a very good education and I love being able to visit the city. I also have a nice room and my building is well-maintained. However, I am forced to pay for a mandatory dining plan, which I barely ever use. They also have a spring consolidation process in which students who are currently without a roommate have to find someone else without a roommate to consolidate with (ie. one of you has to move in with the other). The only other two options are to be forced to move out of your room into someone else's who doesn't have a roommate or pay over $1500 to remain as a single. I really can't understand the point of this other than to make more money.
    Tips for prospective students

    I suggest that if you are extremely eager to get to New York city, but don't know how and don't live in a place with good access to it, you should look into this school. However, that desire has to be very, very high on your list of priorities, or it really just isn't worth it. Also, in order to be happy here, you have to be very outgoing and make friends easily, as people are very extroverted but not very eager to go out and make new friends. Most people on campus are athletic, so that will help you fit in more. Again, if location isn't one of the very top priorities in you college decision-making processes, don't come here. I know quite a few people who have transfered or want to, so you should be willing to make the sacrifice of dealing with a lot of unnecessary situations in order to get to the city, if you make Manhattan your choice. The teachers in the education program are great, so if teaching is what you want to do and you want the opportunity and culture of the city, don't rule this school out. Also, there are hardly any out-of-state students, so if you come from out of state, you will be a small minority.
    Great for these types of students

    Outgoing, OPTIMISTIC, sporty, education-majors who make friends easily and REALLY want to be near the city.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Jackie from Mount Kisco, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am enjoying being here

    Absolutely amazing school!!!
    Highly recommend to anyone who likes making connections with teachers rather than just being another name on the attendance sheet.
    Tips for prospective students

    don't be afraid, follow your dreams
    Great for these types of students

    Highly recommend to anyone who likes making connections with teachers rather than just being another name on the attendance sheet.

  • 3 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Kimberly from Thornwood, NY

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • Civil Engineering Student

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    this campus is beautiful. it has a great location. the people are not all too nice though.
    Tips for prospective students

    be someone who likes to go out a lot. or at least a little. save your money, this school is expensive.
    Academic Rigor

    fairly difficult coursework
    Dorm Life

    decent dorms
    Food and Dining

    usually edible
    What to do for fun

    everything in nyc!
    Bang for the buck

    way too expensive
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    walsh plaza... the awkward area by the gym!
    Great for these types of students

    partiers, wealthy
    Clubs and Activities

    sometimes, clubs are way under-funded
    Greek Life

    very little
    Campus Safety

    the security guards are not always aware of everything going on

  • An Electrical Engineer

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    manhattan college is well known for their engineering department, however the science department is in need of a makeover; some professors are hard to follow/understand, and there are few that are good. within the engineering department, the equipment may be a bit outdated, but it seems to be going through an update. it is great to be near enough to the city, to be able to do countless activities, and even on campus the student activities center tries to have things to do constantly around campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    campus jobs are filled quickly, so plan accordingly. buy books online, because the bookstore is very expensive (as is true with all other campuses), used books work fine-just get the correct edition. bring a lamp for your dorm room-it gets dark.
    Academic Rigor

    depending on your major, some things are harder for some-and easy for others. if you actually study and do homework on time, professors are usually very willing to help and you will do fine in the courses. tutoring is available, so use it to your advantage and learn the material instead of memorizing just for a test. most courses require you to remember the previous info from other classes.
    Dorm Life

    some dorms are roomier than others- chrysostom has small rooms but for an incoming freshman, it was the best housing, in my opinion. i keep in touch with all of my floor-mates and the doors are always open. everyone is a freshman within the building (with ra's as the exception), so we were all in the same situation and we could just walk down the hall to find someone to hang out.
    jasper has similar dorming styles-one fairly large room and communal bathrooms, but most people keep their doors shut.
    horan and east hill have suite style-two rooms and a bathroom joined.
    Food and Dining

    the food has dramatically increased from previous years, however there is still room for improvement. the 4 dining halls offer a good selection, but are only open weekdays. there is only one choice for weekend dining, so selection is greatly reduced. however, the managers are striving to make dining experiences better, and if you request something, they try to make it happen as soon as possible, and respond to your questions.
    What to do for fun

    there are always activities going on on campus, as well as in the city. a weekly schedule of events/activities is available all over campus, and every saturday there is a trip to the city. intramural teams are a blast to play on, and there is always a game to go see. the bronx zoo is fairly close-by bus- and free admission on wednesdays. otherwise, it may be fun to study and do homework?
    Bang for the buck

    manhattan college has excellent alumni connections. they offer mentor programs and the career fairs allow many students to make connections to companies. even though the equipment and the food may not be up to your high standards, you'll learn a ton, and be able to make connections, lifelong friends, and have a great experience.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are a ton of clubs and activities to participate in. the student activities center likes to keep the students busy and have plenty of trips, shows, museums, or just an adventure to china town available and set up for any student that wants to go. the clubs and activities are displayed at the beginning of each semester, and you can join any of them at that time.

  • Olivia from Westchester

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    manhattan college is good, but you won't get the typical college experience here necessarily. there is no greek life and few parties, so most of the social life consists in bars--or if you don't drink, in clubs or on sports teams. it is very small, which is great because of the small class sizes, but you won't meet someone new everyday (which can be thrilling and fun at other large schools).
    Tips for prospective students

    make sure you want to be in a small college in an urban setting.
    Academic Rigor

    i think it depends what your major is. engineers always have a high work load and need to study hard, but i assume other majors can coast through.
    Dorm Life

    the rooms themselves are pretty big compared to other schools, but not very pretty or nice to look at. security is fairly strict, which is good because of the area the school is located, but can be annoying when you want a guest to visit.
    Food and Dining

    the school just switched to gormet dining services. the food is ok and always has some healthy options.
    What to do for fun

    go to bars/parties, join a sports team (regular or intramural), take the subway to manhattan.
    Bang for the buck

    it's rather expensive since it is a private school, but the academics, area, and dorms don't really measure up.
    Great for these types of students

    student-athletes with academic drive, who are up for making their own adventures.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are many club options
    Greek Life

    there is none really, other than some relating to academics.
    Campus Safety

    they work hard so students are safe