SUNY New Paltz

Mediocre facilities. Academically strong. I’ve been a chemistry major at this institution, and I have to say that they really work you to the bone. Probably to compensate for having a reputation as a «state school». You will definitely increase your intelligence significantly if you apply yourself. The teachers are very intelligent and the work is difficult. Again, speaking strictly as a chemistry student.

What can I say about my alma-​mater? I loved it. Set in the bucolic Hudson Valley it fostered such a creative place to learn and live. I miss my days there but have finally come to accepting my life beyond it’s always in a state of construction paths. My professors were all beyond wonderful and I have made some lasting friendships and partnerships with them I am so grateful for. It is definitely more of an open school and very progressive thinking, and I believe it has been ranked one of the top counter-​culture schools in the country. You get a lot of bang for your buck, but remember, it is what YOU make of it.

How can I even begin to summarize and compile 4 years of fantastic memories and experiences into one review? Okay let me first start by saying SUNY New Paltz were some of the best years of my life. I am an only child and never had others to ask about the «college experience». I was kinda just going with it. New Paltz was affordable and not too far from my hometown. I had no idea what to expect and was pleasantly surprised when I got there. Not only was everyone I met there so friendly but also so accomodating. I received the help from professors and throughout my academic career, I gained mentors that I would keep for life.
If I could give this school 6 stars I would.
I’m not going to go on forever (wish I could) about New Paltz. But overall, I just want to say that my education here impacted me and changed me for the better. I will always be able to call this campus my second home. Choosing to go here was the best decision I’ve ever made.

I only took 2 classes here and have been on campus for various things. I have visited their Geology dept. a lot… it’s world renowed — they have an AMAZING collection. Beautiful area too… friends of mine that have been there didn’t really like it though. The campus is oddly mixed between hideous, old buildings and new, innovative architecture. Interesting… parking is still horrendous. Organization of the campus is still really confusing and odd.

How do I rate my university as a 2008 graduate? It’s hard to describe it. It was adequate. I have a job in my field, unlike 9.5% of the population.
I was learned up, socialized, given experience, etc. I sort of resent not going to a school in the big city (or any big city), because the opportunities for internships was not as ample. The experiences I speak of? I found them myself. SUNY was just a backdrop. I sort of had to fight to be recognized by teachers outside of the classroom, whether through taking independent classes for Business, or a study abroad semester in a country based off a Foreign Language I’ve studied. The slum lording of the local citizens also sours my experiences here.