Binghamton Student - Will answer questions :)

nervoussenior10
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:25:53 +0000

Please define “rocky start”? It can’t compare to my childs’ catastrophic start, me thinks



I had a lot of social issues. My roommate first semester freshman year was mentally unstable and she stopped taking her medication mid-semester. It caused me a lot of stress and the need move at the beginning of my second semester. I found myself emersed in a whole new group of people and really out of my comfort zone, which negatively impacted my grades. It took me a little while to find my niche, but I did eventually. That was an issue personal to me, though and not a problem with the school, by any means. I’m not sure what your child’s situation was, but I do hope it is being resolved.



Least favorite thing about Bing?

Are the kids competitive at all?



1) That would probably be the city of Binghamton as a whole. It has its hidden gems, but it’ll take a while for you to discover them. Eventually, it becomes kind of an inside joke. There’s some kind of camaraderie and school spirit in the “we love to hate it” respect.

Academically, it would be that it’s so difficult to find a damn advisor. But that’s only in Harpur and that’s what you make of it.

2) Kids are competitive to an extent, but not cut-throat. It’s the general consensus around here that work is our first priority… and we will absolutely get it done no matter what. But we know how to have fun too.



Is it likely for a deferred EA applicant to get in for RD?



There was no EA the year I applied, so I don’t have any personal experience in the matter, but don’t give up hope. It’s possible. If you haven’t come for a visit yet, I’d recommend doing that prior to April.



what’s the best dorm to live in?



That really depends on your personal preferences. We have living “communities” here, and everyone falls into one pretty accurately. I live in Newing and I absolutely love it here. It’s the newest community (it was just rebuilt and opened this year) with the best ammenities. The rooms or corridor style and the buildings are really social, but it’s kind of far away from the center of campus and focused largely toward Greek life.

All of the communities have their pros and cons (live in Mountainview if you want to live in a suite but don’t mind a long walk, live in Hinman if you want to be close to the academic buildings but don’t mind small, older buildings, etc.) My personal preference is Newing, but definitely do some research to see which best suits you.



Is triple-majoring practical?



It depends on what you want to triple major in. I know a few people who are doing it, but they have majors in which the requirements largely overlap. If you want to major in poli sci, theatre, and chem, I’d say probably not… But English, theatre, and comp lit… maybe.