yabeyabe2

Not to stereotype, but is it a school for grinds? Preppies? Drinkers?

How is it different from its competitors?

thanks

sualum

I'm an alum of Susquehanna. A very far-reaching sterotype might be a bit preppy, but I would say more than that... just friendly. Students, faculty and staff are just generally happy and willing to say hello on the paths or help when needed.

As far as being different than its competitors, I think it being a small school works to its benefit (IF that is what the student wants). People know each other, students have names, not numbers. SU really is willing to go the extra mile for its students. I loved my time there.

yabeyabe2

Thanks for your advice. The school sounds great. How much academic pressure is there and what do people do on the weekends?

sualum

Graduated more than five years ago, but I remained active after graduation within the alumni world, so I keep abreast of news and events.

The professors expect the students to do their work, but I wouldn't say that it is a stress-filled zone. I had gone to a small, almost private-like high school, so the transition had not been hard into college and the expectations always seemed fair, though I still feel I learned a lot. I enjoyed the Liberal Arts background, as there were courses I may not have taken if I had not been required, but I enjoyed them and feel I know more now.

I was a very active student on campus and involved in a number of groups, but I won't say I didn't just have my fun as well. There's always some activity going on (that's why you pay your little <$100 fee so it funds everything), but of course there are the fraternities as well that students can take advantage of. A little something for everyone.

Best of luck.

yabeyabe2

Thanks very much. The school made an excellent impression on me during my visit. Does the fraternity scene have the sort of blackballing, hazing, heavy drinking you read about at other schools? Do you miss out on the socializing if you do not belong to one?

There also seemed to be a lot of cars on campus--do many kids take off on the weekends?