unh to cuny Baruch college (New York, Rochester: fit in, crime, home)

[oscar2113]

Hello everyone, I am and have been considering transferring out of UNH to an urban school that is not a furtune for out-of-state tuition. I am half Puerto Rican and even though I was born and raised in Rochester,NH, I have never really felt like I belong especially at UNH. I know New York is loaded with diversity and that is my main concern with UNH, I also hate the lack of things to do here and get very frustrated sitting at home on a Saturday night with nothing to do. I also have two cars so that would probably be the hardest thing to give up. Any info on places in NYC to live that arent terribly expensive or crime ridden or any other general advice would be very helpful Thank you.

[ogplife]

Just a suggestion. I would get an education there first and then make the big move. I understand everything you are saying, but New York is a tough place for college students unless you are staying with moms or you got some serious cashflow coming in IMO.

[NooYowkur81]

Originally Posted by ogplife

Just a suggestion. I would get an education there first and then make the big move. I understand everything you are saying, but New York is a tough place for college students unless you are staying with moms or you got some serious cashflow coming in IMO.

Yeah pretty accurate. Unless your rich you definitely rough it out more going to school in the city. And living with parents is not an option for you. Have you considered SUNY-Stony Brook? Stony Brook is affordable, and is an above average to excellent school depending on what you are studying and it is only a few hours away from the city. So you can explore on weekends but still have the comfort of a dorm and campus life.

However, I'm assuming your going into finance or Business since your considering Baruch. Stony Brook's business department is steadily improving but Baruch is still the better school for that.

[apvbguy]

Originally Posted by NooYowkur81

Yeah pretty accurate. Unless your rich you definitely rough it out more going to school in the city. And living with parents is not an option for you. Have you considered SUNY-Stony Brook? Stony Brook is affordable, and is an above average to excellent school depending on what you are studying and it is only a few hours away from the city. So you can explore on weekends but still have the comfort of a dorm and campus life.

However, I'm assuming your going into finance or Business since your considering Baruch. Stony Brook's business department is steadily improving but Baruch is still the better school for that.

going from a school like UNH to baruch is enough of a let down, but stony brook?? the business degree from there is barely usuable as wallpaper, to the OP get your degree from UNH and then come to NY when you're ready to begin a career

[NooYowkur81]

Baruch actually has a pretty well respected business/finance program. I'm assuming the poster is studying that since that is what Baruch is known for. He never specified what he was majoring in.

[scatman]

Baruch's business degree....best bang for the buck, and most diverse college in America right now. I'm a Baruch grad, but grad school and from the School of Public Affairs.

Having said that, your first order of business is to do well in school, diverse or not. I know a lot of my fellow African-Americans will get on me for this, but you are at school to get a degree, and not to worry about fitting in or having a socal life. Now, if the racial climate is such where you are threatened (racial threats, unfair grading, etc), then by all means, consider other options. Otherwise, see if you can stick out UNH, and get to know as many people as you can (the networking comes in handy)! Good luck!

[Castro Viejo]

Originally Posted by oscar2113

Hello everyone, I am and have been considering transferring out of UNH to an urban school that is not a furtune for out-of-state tuition. I am half Puerto Rican and even though I was born and raised in Rochester,NH, I have never really felt like I belong especially at UNH. I know New York is loaded with diversity and that is my main concern with UNH, I also hate the lack of things to do here and get very frustrated sitting at home on a Saturday night with nothing to do. I also have two cars so that would probably be the hardest thing to give up. Any info on places in NYC to live that arent terribly expensive or crime ridden or any other general advice would be very helpful Thank you.

Baruch's undergraduate programs leave much to be desired. You're not going to have a typical college experience at any school in New York City (Columbia and NYU included), but you most certainly won't have anything resembling college at a commuter campuses like Baruch College or the other CUNYs.

I agree with what others wrote. UNH is a fine school. Complete your degree there and then come to work in New York. College is a time to grow intellectually and learning to make the best of a new environment. Coming to New York for a CUNY would be a step down in all directions.

[NJ Chutzpah]

Are you sure you have nothing to do at UNH? I am pretty sure every schools is a party school by now. And plus New Hampshire has lots of nature. I am pretty sure you can find something if you look hard enough.

Why not try a school in Boston? It is closer, and is a college town.

You mention you want diversity, and that you never fit in, plus you are half hispanic. Are the kids at your school racist?

[scatman]

Originally Posted by Castro Viejo

Baruch's undergraduate programs leave much to be desired. You're not going to have a typical college experience at any school in New York City (Columbia and NYU included), but you most certainly won't have anything resembling college at a commuter campuses like Baruch College or the other CUNYs.

I agree with what others wrote. UNH is a fine school. Complete your degree there and then come to work in New York. College is a time to grow intellectually and learning to make the best of a new environment. Coming to New York for a CUNY would be a step down in all directions.

I disagree with CUNY being a step down. I'm a CUNY grad, and I cherish the education I have received. But it seems like he wants to leave UNH for all the wrong reasons. Just my two cents.

[ctman1987]

Ok I am a college student here in New York from Hartford and I love it here. I am a goverment and urban affairs major up at Manhattan College in the Bronx and wanted nothing more then to go to school in NYC. I have a job in the city and take and one of my classes meets in the city and so I am in Manhattan at least 4-5 times per week.

It is a great experience and being able to live in the dorms that are still within a borough and right on a subway line is great. I am able to go out and explore all the city has to offer.

Also New York City is a college town. It is not advertised as a college town because New York City has so much more to advertise from being a center of finance to the arts to theater etc. Within Manhattan alone is NYU, Columbia, Baruch, City College, Fordham Lincoln Center, FIT, Hunter, Marymont Manhattan, Julliard and Pace which have thousands of students.