Colleges In/Near Large Cities

amykins
Thu, 03 May 2007 13:39:32 +0000

monydad-- I meant to keep the interpretation somewhat open. This isn’t as much about defining limits as it is about letting students know what off-campus resources are available to them. Each campus and location is a little bit different in this regard, as is each city.

For example, I included SUNY Purchase in the colleges near New York City category because it’s in Westchester County, and many Westchester residents commute to the city for work every day. Therefore, using the city is certainly feasible for a college student, either by driving in or by taking Metro-North.

Other campuses might be closer in, but travel to and from the city might be less feasible. I don’t know. Every college is a little different and I think after we make a list, it’s up to the student to research and see if the campus/urban balance is right for them.