Choosing a College

thsfan345
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:22:18 +0000

I think it’s really a big school vs. small school decision.

Albany will offer more simply by virtue of greater size and resources. The PT program sounds good for what you want to do, and it will certainly encourage independence. On the other hand, it’s gray and boring. There’s not much to do besides party, and drinking is HUGE there. It’s very easy to “get lost” at a school like Albany. But if you think you can handle it, the more power to you.

New Paltz, on the other hand, will give you a much more individualized experience. While they may not have exactly what you’re looking for academically, the small class sizes and beautiful surroundings will be much better than what you’ll find at Albany. I’ve been on the New Paltz campus a few times and everything is very easily accessible, easy to learn, and the facilities are very nice. They also do have more of an “artsy” reputation than Albany.