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The College of Saint Rose Reviews

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  • 12 out of 12 people found this review useful.

    Rochelle from esperance, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I have learned alot about myself and the path I want to take in the future. I think that being able to change your major with such ease is a major part of my success. There are so many different classes to choose from that it is easy to explore different topics. The teachers are wonderful and very helpful, they will always make time for you and help you with anything you need. It's also a great place to learn, there are so many reasources that are at your disposal.
    Am enjoying being here

    I have made alot of friends, not only with peers but with staff. Since it is a smaller school and the classes are small you get alot of one on one attention. If you need help the professors are very willing to give you the assistance you need.
    Bang for the buck

    For all incoming freshmen there is some kind of financial aid, which is helpful on ever level including deciding where you want to go. Staying on the campus is worth while if you live around the corner or across the country. The dorms are reasonably sized and they only get better as you get older. If you have a problem with your roomate they will do everything they can to make it better.They have several computer labs and technical centers and everyone is very helpful and friendly. The dinning hall is very good compared to others I've been to. There are lots of choices everyday, a salad bar, a pizza bar, an ice cream bar, a grill where they make what you want right in front of you, there is a sandwhich bar, and a buffet style area. They are very accomidating and the dinning hall is very spacious and a very relaxing setting to be in to eat, to study, or just to hang out with friends.
    Tips for prospective students

    The college is in a great location you can get to anywhere from the campus, a pizza place, a grocery store, the mall is down the road. The college has a library and as a student you can use the UAlbany library. There is a bus system that you can use to get from place to place for free with your student id. So it makes transportation cheaper and easier, to go shopping or go to the mall.
    Great for these types of students

    If you like a variety of activites, sports, working, hanging out with frineds. All is possiable at the college and it dosent have to be on the campus there are many places to go and many things to do. There are many different major options and the college is compatable to any kind of need anyone may have. The college is great for a broad range of students.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Heather from Pawcatuck, CT

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    My high school guidance counselor, on one of our last visits, asked why I did not apply to any reach schools--turns out Saint Rose was one of them! Saint Rose is known for its education, music, art/graphic design and communication sciences and disorders (CSD) programs, but it is making leaps in business, computer science, and communications as well.

    Education majors especially (such as myself) have it really tough, as you are truly a double major, and must be able to handle the work that comes along with it. Be prepared to become a full history scholar as well as an educator--many who come do not know this, and thus drop the program because they cannot handle the work.

    Even phys. ed. classes have a substantial amount of work attached to them, so if you're willing to put in your best effort in, this is the school for you!
    Am enjoying being here

    The campus itself is spectacular. There's always something to do, and it's a very open campus. People of all backgrounds and beliefs (sexual, religious, etc.) are welcome, and there are a multitude of clubs and organziations to get involved in.

    Everything is a short walk or (free!) bus ride away, as the campus is really small and you can reach one end of the campus to the other in no more than 15 minutes (and then still be a short walk away from a grocery store, movie theater, etc.).

    The only downside is the general area. Albany is a large city, and it has its share of problems. For instance, at night it's hard to hear anything beyond drunk people milling about outside, but if you can withstand that and don't do anything stupid like go off on your own after a reasonable hour, you'll be fine. Security and the Albany Police patrol the area a lot, and at Orientation they give you their numbers so you can contact them for an escort or emergency. Saint Rose is truly the oasis people look for, and it is reflected in the beautiful landscaping and care taken by the employees.
    Bang for the buck

    I won't lie, Saint Rose is expensive, especially so if you're an out-of-state student such as myself, and thus don't qualify for NY Tap aid. The scholarships offered to new students are true to what they claim, but still conservative. And, if you just miss the mark for work study, you'll probably want to find a job around the campus after your first semester or year (once you're acclimated to college life).

    Also, NEVER stop searching for scholarships, and don't be afraid to tell Financial Aid that you're in need of more money. They can typically find something to help out, but you're basically on your own to pay for it. That being said, as I noted above you get a fantastic education for what you *do* pay, so it is worth it. Note though that many who do not return for another semester/year do so because they cannot afford to pay.
    Tips for prospective students

    1. Don't be swayed by the thought of alcohol and the parties you will hear about. EVERY single school in this country is a party school, but some hide it more than most. Saint Rose is a wet campus (so if you're 21 you can drink--with certain stipulations), and the apartments around the school are often dripping with alcohol, but that's not why you're here. You're here to learn, so put your studies first.

    2. Get involved! There are a plethora of clubs to join and things to do, and if you don't like what you see, make one yourself! We're always open to new ideas, and it's been proven that if you are a part of a campus club, your grades are typically better, because you learn to balance your time. Plus, it's the surest way to beat boredom!

    3. See what Albany has to offer. There are great concerts and music scenes, plays, art shows, and museums to check out, plus a lot of great restaurants and shops.

    4. Make sure to watch your weight and exercise! Just because the Dining Hall food (which is decent compared to other schools) is all you can eat, doesn't mean that you should.
    Great for these types of students

    Saint Rose is great for:

    -people who like getting involved in causes and improving the world
    -leaders
    -athletes
    -people who are serious about school but still like to have fun
    -those who want to try something different from what they might be used to at home (i.e. people from rural areas like me)
    -people who like living in a city environment
    -compassionate people
    -YOU!

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Shane from Bellingham, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes are challenging and, for the most part, the professors care about the subject matter and get to know the students because of the small class sizes.
    Am enjoying being here

    St. Rose is a school that is heavily involved in the community and encourages students to get involved around campus or around Albany. The small campus makes everything personal and makes it easier to become a part of something, rather than keeping to yourself in your room.
    Bang for the buck

    Although the college is fairly expensive, the experience and personal touch of the school is well worth it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't be afraid to get involved in a team, group, or club around campus.
    Make as many friends as possible.
    Stay active.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Lauren from Bronx, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am learning a lot at this college. I just completed my first semester and my program did not only include classes for my English major but also criminal justice classes, a Chinese language class, and and ethics and values class. I cannot wait until next year.
    Am enjoying being here

    Yes i do enjoy being here because the campus is like a community. You will not be easily 'lost in the sauce' like in some of the surrounding schools. Also, unless you have a teacher who does not have an on campus office, it is very easy to speak with your professors one one one.
    Bang for the buck

    I would say that this College is pretty expensive, which is what led me to cappex in the first place. I moved off campus, but walking distance because i dont drive & the winters are harsh. My mom pays 10,000 dollars out of pocket and i have taken on some loans. I think tuition is about 28,000 a year. I love the English department but i am not sure if i can stay all four years
    Tips for prospective students

    Go the the EAC and check out all of the different posters hanging on the walls and attend something, make new friends. Also, keep your room door open & if someone walks by say hey! They are new too and looking to make friends. Find your place on campus through one of the clubs! You will have a great time at Saint Rose
    Great for these types of students

    Great for Students who want to be a big fish in a little pond. For those who want their professors to know their names and not just be another statistic. for those who like small schools who are like families.

  • Andrea from Kingston, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I love the College of Saint Rose! I'll admit, at first, it wasnt my favorite place to be, but now I see how much I have grown there. They have the best education and community like nowhere else!
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you like the surrounding area and go to every on campus event possible.
    Academic Rigor

    Great education!
    Dorm Life

    Live in Lima as a freshman, not Bru. The housing process is terrible.
    Food and Dining

    It's not your mother's cooking, but it will make you appreciate homecooked meals so much more.
    What to do for fun

    ALANA STEPPERS!!!!

  • Sean from Malta, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Saint Rose is a great place to come for a small and inclusive college environment.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you check your ability to afford a private four-year college. It is tough to make it through! Saint Rose has a great humanities, and Education programs.
    Academic Rigor

    Depending on the school you're involved in, the rigor can change.
    Dorm Life

    Dorms are plentiful and nice. I liked my single.
    Food and Dining

    Meh, it's alright.
    What to do for fun

    Albany rocks! It's really an up and coming city with a lot to do. As the center of NYS politics, the city has a lot for those interest in government. Also a new bustling arts scene.
    Bang for the buck

    Private schools are expensive period. Yet, Saint Rose strikes a nice balance. Overall a good education.
    Greek Life

    None.

  • MIN

    Reviewer is A past student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Dorm Life

    Dorms are alright 302 Western has been the off campus cool house to live in, Alumni Hall for the A/C on those hot days.
    Food and Dining

    Dining Hall food I don't trust it.
    What to do for fun

    Basketball Games and the ALANA Steppers have always been all time favorites.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    TPing the big tree on Halloween has been fun, Rose Rock before it was held inside was great.
    Clubs and Activities

    The ALANA Steppers and Spectrum
    Greek Life

    There isn;t any, the one thing that it's lacking.

  • Kaitlyn from Rockville Centre, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Hard for transfer students because you spend an extra semester.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be active to meet friends.
    Dorm Life

    Too expensive.
    Food and Dining

    Horrible.
    What to do for fun

    You are in the Capital of New York, there is plenty to do.

  • Zachary from Lake Grove, NY

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

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    In three sentences

    this college has small class sizes which is what i'm looking for. the buildings are updated and clean. there are many programs to choose from, something for everyone!
    Tips for prospective students

    go for a visit and speak to an admissions counselor. the campus has a nice feel to it. everyone knows everyone and they make you feel welcome. seems to be a good place to get an education.
    Academic Rigor

    i do not go to the school as of yet. i will be applying in october 2012. i know they have a 3/3 program which is a co-program with albany law school. i'm sure its a tough rigorious program, but i think i'm going to give it a try.
    Dorm Life

    again, i do not attend as of yet but, it seems there are many activities to get involved in. this school is in the heart of albany, i'm sure there is plenty to do.
    Food and Dining

    we took a tour of the cafeteria. there are many food choices and it was clean, plenty of room for everyone.

  • Rebecca from Cambria Heights, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the classroom sizes are very small. students and faculty are very helpful and welcoming. the campus is beautiful and is always improving.
    Tips for prospective students

    visit the school and take advantages of events and programs such as the overnight visit and accepted students day.
    What to do for fun

    free movies, poetry night, open mic, fashion show, comedians, and many clubs.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    teepee the tree every year at midnight on halloween.
    Great for these types of students

    friendly, outgoing, community service oriented.

  • Amanda from Frankfort, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    class sizes are comfortable, professors are interesting and most are entertaining, great location
    Tips for prospective students

    living off campus is much cheaper, however apartments are dumpy.
    Academic Rigor

    it is very challenging. leave plenty of time to study and don't miss classes.
    Dorm Life

    too exspensive and too small
    Food and Dining

    food is not too bad but again very exspensive.
    What to do for fun

    there are tons of things in albany to do, museums, theaters, clubs, malls and the shcool has activities all the time.
    Bang for the buck

    i am paying my own way so i think it is very exspensive but they have such a good ruputation that i wanted to get my degree from a school live this. i will be in debt till the day i die, but want that degree from saint rose.
    Great for these types of students

    great if you have parents paying, or if you are in a field where you are confident you will make the money to pay back your education. if you like a small campus and smaller classes with great professors this is the school.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are lots of clubs, but finding time for them is difficult. studies come first. i was in the dance club, loved it but could not make it at the times they met.
    Campus Safety

    blue lights everwhere

  • Alexandra from Colchester, CT

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    it is a small liberal education school.
    the teacher and staff spend time to get to know you and help you succeed.
    the school environment is very friendly and welcoming.
    Tips for prospective students

    the classes are small but are geared towards making sure everyone succeeds with various resources such as tutoring, study sessions, and teacher to student relationships.
    Academic Rigor

    since i have been here i believe that the academics have become harder and more challenging.
    Dorm Life

    the dorm life is very interactive and people are more open as a freshman but as you move into houses for your dorm people tend to stick to their own groups and it gets harder to meet new people.
    Food and Dining

    the food and dining is like every other college they have bad days and good days. there are always a variety of options but whether or not the food is healthy or good is all based on your opinion.
    What to do for fun

    on campus there are many activities that go on that you can participate in and even if you're not involved there is plenty to do in the city.

  • Renisse from ALbany, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    the intimate campus setting is very inviting and you do not get the feeling that you are lost on campus. the professors make themselves available and really have a vested interest in your education. this is a great school and i am proud to be a graduate student here.
    Tips for prospective students

    when you go on the interview just be yourself. the faculty is really trying to get a fit for who you are and how you will acclimate to the campus. they want genuine answers not textbook quotes that have been memorized.
    Academic Rigor

    graduate school is of course very taxing but the pofessors make themselves very available to you and are there to help with any problems.
    Food and Dining

    the food in the commuter lounge is very good but of course it is expensive as well.
    What to do for fun

    albany is in the capital region so it is somewhat of a busines town that closes early for city living but there are plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from. if you like the party/club scene that is kind of difficult to find out here.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    every year on hyalloweeen at 12am. everyone runs out of their dorms and teepess the large tree in the cente rof campus.

  • Dylan from Slingerlands, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    This school is the prefect size for anyone. The programs are very good. Everyone makes you feel comfortable.
    Tips for prospective students

    Take every class serious.
    Academic Rigor

    The work is fairly easy and no one should feel its impossible.
    Dorm Life

    Live at home so I have no idea.
    Food and Dining

    The food is better than most schools which is a plus.
    What to do for fun

    You can go to the movie theatre that is right down the road.

  • Nicole from Hurley, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Tips for prospective students

    If you don't know much about any colleges, look around.
    Dorm Life

    Dorms are a bit strict with drinking, that's why I got an off-campus apartment.
    Food and Dining

    Some of the food is great, some needs work.
    What to do for fun

    Movies, party downtown, walk through the park, Lark Fest, museums, capital buildings, coffee houses, mall
    Bang for the buck

    Too expensive!! Everyone should be able to go to school for practically free in my opinion, just pay the teachers salaries and basic building upkeep.
    Greek Life

    No Greek life here :(
    Campus Safety

    Blue Safety Light Boxes really keep you safe. Security guards also walk around campus and hold entrance to the freshman dorms at all times

  • Christina from Slate Hill, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    I gave the College of Saint Rose a four star rating because I feel that I am learning a lot of material from being here. Saint Rose is a small, very community oriented school. They focus on the students needs and are focused on getting to know their students. The students arent looked at as numbers, but as actually people. I've only completed my first semester, but I absolutely love the College of Saint Rose. Most of the professors I had first semester were extremely nice and always willing to provide help when needed. They were always available whenever I needed help and they took time out of their day to make sure I fully understood the topics we were learning. They were also very easy to talk to and showed a love of teaching. They expressed learning in their own individual ways which never made it dull or boring.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love being away at college. I think its an extremely great experience and I don't regret my decision at all. I'm extremely glad with my decision. Saint Rose is far enough away where I feel freedom from my parents, but close enough where if I ever needed to go home I could. I admit that Albany's unpredictable weather changes is something to adapt to, but I don't mind at all. The atmosphere around Saint Rose is friendly and very community based. People are really nice and polite and always looking out for other people.
    Bang for the buck

    Being that Saint Rose is a private Catholic school it is on the expensive side. I feel that you are certainly getting your moneys worth when you go here. College is something you definitely have to want and have to fight for. Although going to Saint Rose is extremely expensive I am working hard and fighting to stay at this school because I like this school a lot. At this point in time price doesn't matter to me as much, I just would like to complete my education. I am willing to pay this much because I feel that Saint Rose can provide me with the education I need to head out into the workforce.
    Tips for prospective students

    The most important tip, in my opinion, is actually wanting to go to college. If your heart isn't truly set on going to college than you need to think about what you want to do in life. College is a lot of money and takes up a lot of time. If you aren't truly in it than you might waste your time and a lot of your money. College is not like high school. You need to work and focus a lot harder. You need very good time management. You also need to figure out main priorities as well.
    Great for these types of students

    The College of Saint Rose can meet the needs of almost any type of college student. There is no defined type of person. I believe this college is for anyone.

  • Kayli from Hamlin, NY

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors are extremely helpful. Every class that I have the professors are willing to help me whenever I need it. Many times I have struggled with trying to process the information, yet my professors are willing to go over the information again before the tests and quizzes to make sure we know the information. They also set up ways that we have to apply the information to real life instances. I feel well prepared for the circumstances I may have to face in my future.
    Am enjoying being here

    Everyone is so friendly and helpful. We have the chance to meet many new people from different campus wide events. Nearly every other week there is a campus wide event put on by a different club. The Student Association has many ways for every student to be involved so we spend a good majority of our time participating in many different types of events. The faculty enjoys being involved with us so they show up at many of the events as well. Also nearly all the sporting events are free to the students so we are able to go and support our fellow classmates.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition is pretty high to go to St. Rose. At times it is difficult to figure out why we pay so much to go there. The food is decent considering it is a college. We pay the activities fee so participate in as many of the events offered on campus as you want to considering you are already paying for it. The level of academics is pretty decent considering what you pay, the professors are really good and the housing is decent, and with the new addition of Centennial Hall opening in 2012, there are more places available to live.
    Tips for prospective students

    Become involved in as many activities and clubs as you can. You will meet so many more people and the experience will be well worth it. You learn leadership and are given the chance to do things you never will have pictured yourself doing if you take the time to become involved.
    Great for these types of students

    Saint Rose is a really good college for students of basically any major, yet focuses mainly on music majors and education majors.

  • Courtney from Southwick, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I feel like my teachers all have a different approach to teaching yet they all work. I feel I am not only learning in major classes but in my electives as well.
    Am enjoying being here

    I LOVE my school and am having a great time here. Being from MA I did not know if I would like being far away but it is great. I love that there is always something to do, always someone to hangout with, and I never find myself doing the same thing over and over again.
    Bang for the buck

    The scholarships are great and if you made an attempt in high school chances are you'll get one. This school was way cheaper than any of the others I was looking at (12 mostly in Boston) and because of this I can say that I am getting a great bang for my buck.
    Tips for prospective students

    Come visit the campus- its that simple. It took my three times on campus to realize Saint Rose was right for me, but now that I am here I love it.

    Great for these types of students

    Anyone who likes to get involved on campus. This school is great for those who like to do things and adventure both on campus and off.