<p>how would you rate academics at binghamton, on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the best)?
how much amount of homework on the average does a student at binghamton get? </p>
<p>How is the economics program at Binghamton? are there good internship opportunities in economics? </p>
<p>a response from a binghamton student is preferred.
Thanks</p>
<p>I was a Binghamton student, but it’s hard to rank the academics without comparing them to something else. I will say that in my experience, the academic quality of all the classes I took was excellent. (I have taken a couple of classes at another school after graduating Binghamton, and I was appalled at how low the standards were elsewhere.) Again, homework depends on what classes you are taking, but I don’t think you should be evaluating a college based on how much homework you’re going to get. You’re going to get a lot of work anywhere you go, thats why you’re in college! </p>
<p>I’m not an econ major, but I believe our program is pretty reputable. As for internships, almost every department has an internship program, so you I would suggest you contact the econ department directly and ask about their internship program and where they place students.</p>
<p>I would say the academics are pretty challenging. I came from a pretty competitive high school that I feel prepared me well, and never had to study in high school. I came to Binghamton to be refreshingly surprised that I was being challenged. While it was difficult at first, it has definitely taught me a lot about what I need to do as a student to succeed, especially considering the fact that I am pre-med. So I don’t know about the economics department in particular.</p>
<p>Also, as far as “homework”, most school work in college is kind of optional, in the sense that there will be plenty of times that a professor will suggest problems. Or there are readings that people don’t do…etc. But I would say on a typical day I spend about 2 - 3 hours doing work depending on the time of the semester.</p>
<p>It’s very difficult to rate the academics of an entire University. Some programs are more prestigious, receive more money and are generally better (i.e., nursing, management; etc.) than some other programs within the same University. This is true of all Universities. </p>
<p>You should be able to get more details at the below sites:
[Binghamton</a> University - Academics](<a href=“http://www2.binghamton.edu/academics/]Binghamton”>Academics | Binghamton University)
[Binghamton</a> University - Harpur College of Arts and Sciences](<a href=“http://www2.binghamton.edu/harpur/index.html]Binghamton”>Harpur College of Arts and Sciences | Binghamton University)
[Binghamton</a> University - Academics: Schools and Colleges: Harpur College of Arts and Sciences: Degree Programs: Economics](<a href=“http://www2.binghamton.edu/economics/]Binghamton”>Binghamton University Economics - Economics | Binghamton University)</p>
<p>In my first semester here, I took both microeconomics and macroeconomics. Firstly, that was a bad idea. The Economics Department suggests that students not take those courses until sophomore year. They were definitely challenging courses. Both professors were very knowledgeable and were available to help students. My macro professor wrote the textbook we used, and my micro professor was the chair of the department.</p>
<p>I also took a Philosophy course (PHIL 148A - Medical Ethics). BEST CLASS EVER. Professor Gotlib took a keen interest in ensuring each lecture resulted in debate between students. </p>
<p>How much you like the academic program here varies widely between what department you’re in, what courses you take, what professors you have, and even what peers share that section with you. One single number simply can’t be generated. </p>
<p>Overall, however, people would describe our program as: rigorous, challenging, stimulating.</p>