<p>When I was a freshman the learning community was where you and other people from your building took certain classes together so you got to know people you lived with. The RA’s in the building would supplement the work by running programs for the learning community section of the class (like show a related movie or something) and each week the TA for your section of that class would come to your building for office hours. It made things very convenient. Due to budget cuts this year, things have changed. If you want to check out what is being offered please see my post from above. All the information is on the reslife website.</p>
<p>Anyone done Study Abroad through Binghamton? I’m seriously considering it… I’m dying to travel.</p>
<p>If you want to read about current students adventures around the globe via study abroad check out our student blog at [Binghamton</a> University Admissions](<a href=“http://blogs.binghamton.edu/index.php/admissions/C54/]Binghamton”>Binghamton University Blog | Binghamton News). My coworker last year spend this semester in Turkey and you can read all about her adventures there on the site.</p>
<p>My S is an accepted student and has yet to see the campus. He is planning to come up on Saturday for a self guided tour as suggested by the admissions office. Any advise on how he can get the most out of his visit?</p>
<p>transfer 2010. I haven’t personally studied abroad… yet im a freshmen. But my friends that are juniors jus got back from London for this semester and absolutely lovedddd it. They convinced me that i need to do it. I have already gathered information and Binghamtons program is very strong. They have about 20 of their own programs. Also if there isnt one you like through binghamton you can go to any SUNY one. Also you can go to almost any non suny. The choices are pretty large</p>
<p>Chinablue, </p>
<p>This weekend is a hectic weekend but fun weekend to come up and tour. This Saturday from noon-5 is our annual spring fling event so be sure to have your son stop by. Most students will be out and on rides and tabling for clubs. Here are the details for whoever is interested:</p>
<p>The annual spring fling is just around the corner!</p>
<p>This year is going to be crazy! There’s going to be great music and loads of fun activities.</p>
<p>Todd Robbins, dean of the Coney Island Sideshow School, will be doing some daring tricks. He has eaten whole light bulbs, swallowed swords, hammered nails in to his nose, walked on glass, and the list goes on. Check him out here:
[Todd</a> Robbins](<a href=“http://www.toddrobbins.com/]Todd”>http://www.toddrobbins.com/)</p>
<p>Novelties include:
- Giant inflatable obstacle course
- 40 ft inflatable slide
- bungee run
- inflatable rock wall
- strip photo booth
- skeeball
- carnival games
- airbrush tattoos
- wax hands
- caricature artist</p>
<p>There will also be rides such as the Pirate Ship and the Round Up.</p>
<p>Although there will be performances all day long on the day stage, the evening show will be like none other. Eve 6 will be performing with with winners of the Battle of the Bands and other openers to be announced. </p>
<p>There will be free food for Undergrad Binghamton student with proper ID. Food for the public will be $5. Food includes:
- burgers
- hot dogs
- veggie burgers
- chicken sandwiches
- pasta salad
- chips
- water and lemonade</p>
<p>Other food items such as: ice cream, fresh fruit, candy, popcorn, cotton candy and soda, and carnival food (zeppoli, fried oreos, fried dough and curly fries), will be available for purchase.</p>
<p>To top that all off you will be able to come and meet a real live bearcat!</p>
<p>Don’t miss out on the fun!</p>
<p>WoW!!! He is going to love it. Do you have to get tickets to see the bands? Thank you so much for the information.</p>
<p>Oh I forgot to ask…What time do the festivities start?</p>
<p>You do not need tickets to see the bands. Spring fling starts at 12 on Saturday.</p>
<p>Adiorio: I would totally be looking to study in the UK. Thanks for the response! I’m probably going to look into it as soon as I get to Bing :)</p>
<p>Do a lot of people hang out with their dormmates and people on their floor? or do they hang out more with people who they have classes/clubs with?</p>
<p>It is a good combination. My freshman and Sophomore years I hung out with people who lived in my building. They are like my best friends on campus. Since I have moved off campus and they still live on campus I don’t see them as often so I find myself hanging out with kids from my classes more. But I still do see my good friends some of the time.</p>
<p>I hear most of the people are from NYC/Long Island/NJ. Do you tend to meet any people outside these places? How is the diversity, knowing its a state school.</p>
<p>I’m from CT! I’ll be your diversity =p</p>
<p>There is a lot of diversity on campus. I believe there is approximately 10-20% of students are out of state/international. We represent many countries around the world as well as a majority of states in the US.</p>
<p>what about asian population?</p>
<p>eg. chinese taiwanese koreans japanese…</p>
<p>We have a large asian population and lots of student groups associated with them. However, we have so many other ethnicities on campus as well.</p>
<p>when do freshmen get to pick their fall classes?</p>
<p>All incoming students will attend an academic fair (where you can ask questions about classes and many departments will be there) on the 1st day of orientation. You will then register for classes right before you leave on the 2nd day of orientation.</p>