<p>does an 00S student get treated like a student coming from NYC(the five boroughs)?</p>
<p>I'm an applicant from queens and I would have to dorm if accepted because binghamton is a long way from NYC....</p>
<p>c2m - i'm not really sure exactly what you are asking -- but all freshmen are expected to live on campus unless they live locally --</p>
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<p>and living in NYC does not constitute living "locally."</p>
<p>so both OOS and instate freshmen get assigned housing. this year there was such a demand for housing, many freshmen ended up in triples or in lounges, but they all got housing.</p>
<p>i mean how bing prefers oos students ,shouldn't that include NYC students? even though technically I still live in NYS</p>
<p>Why would NYC be OOS?</p>
<p>binghamton has a ton of students from the ny metro area. <a href="http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/pdf/measuresofexcellence.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www2.binghamton.edu/admissions/pdf/measuresofexcellence.pdf</a></p>
<p>absolutely no reason for them to give any preference to students from nyc.
you seem to be assuming that binghamton is some sort of a commuter school with most of its students coming from the geographic area right around the school -- that simply isn't the case.</p>
<p>as a nyc applicant, you are simply an instate applicant just like all the other thousands of nyc applicants.</p>
<p>How is the theater department? My daughter is interested in a double major Theater and probably writing/English</p>
<p>I have two friends who are theater majors here, and both seem to be enjoying the program. There's plenty of information on the degree requirements at Binghamton</a> University - Binghamton University | Theatre Department : Degree Programs . The department puts on four "Main Stage" productions every year, as well as numerous smaller "Studio" productions, so there are lots of opportunities to act and be involved in other ways. Sorry I don't have more info!</p>
<p>what kind of question is that NYC considered out of state? HUH most of the student body is made up of people from either long island or NYC.. its 3 hours away just like many places in New York ie Buffalo soo im extremely confused by that question.. Sure they do like OOS students a little better because they pay more tuition. Being from NYC has ZERO if not a negative effect because they like diversity and want people from different areas.</p>
<p>BlazingFire- I thought the same way about Newing too. But I live there and I love it. It really depends on what building you're in. If you're in one with a learning community it won't live up to the stereotype that Newing generally has... I'm currently in chenango, where the pre health learning community is. I love it because so many people on my floor alone are in the same chem 107 course, and next semester - chem 108. It helps a lot, and I wouldn't have it any other way.</p>
<p>How's the weather this winter in Bing? Does it remind North pole or is nothing out of ordinary. It is cooold in Northeast, but is more than unusual this winter in Bing? What do people usually wear? We're getting through winters where we live with winter jackets and no gloves or hats.</p>
<p>Binghamton does get cold in the winter, as you would expect in the Northeast. Prior to the break, I was getting by with a peacoat, scarf, and hat. I'm very glad that I'll have gloves when I go back. I've got a second winter coat in my closet at school which is much heavier, but my friends have told me that the days I'll actually use that are few and far between - I could get away with not having it.</p>
<p>It does snow, but the fact of the matter is, you learn to deal with it. Snow falls, it gets plowed, life goes on. The cold can be pretty miserable, especially when it's windy, but I would say that most people learn to deal with it. I suggest checking weather.com for information on the weather trends, so you can compare them with where you live.</p>
<p>I signed up for "Computer Science", and was admitted. I want to change to "Computer Engineering". Both are in the Watson School. Is it possible to change before classes begin?</p>
<p>I want to be part of the Learning Community for engineers in the Mountainview Residential Community. Is this a first-come, first-served basis? When will signups be open? I'd really like to participate in this!</p>
<p>When would I receive a letter with financial aid offers, if any? I sent in my deposit on Thursday; it should be at Binghamton by Wednesday of this coming week.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot! :)</p>
<p>I believe that changing majors within schools is fairly easy, but I'm in Harpur, and the rules vary from school to school.</p>
<p>The living-learning community information won't be out for a while yet. I don't remember how long I waited between getting my acceptance letter and getting my housing sign-up information, but I do know it will be a while from now. Remember, there are still plenty of admissions decisions to be made, and the housing sign-up info won't come out until after that - I'd say at least April.</p>
<p>As for financial aid, I'm not sure, sorry. Can anyone else help with this one?</p>
<p>What are the suggestions as far as housing especially for freshmen. When i visited Penn State (similar state school) they house freshmen in different dorms that are offered for more senior students. OF course, PSU is much larger school but still that was something that we saw with our own eyes. Unfortunately, we never made it to Bing.</p>
<p>Binghamton doesn't have freshman-only residence halls, housing is mixed between all four years. I've already described the communities above in some detail. There are also living/learning communities, which each have a theme. The people in the l/l community live together and take one or two classes together. I didn't do one, but I've heard they can be a good way to make friends during your first semester. The only places that freshman can not live are the apartment communities, those are only for sophomores and up.</p>
<p>Additionally, the mixed housing is a bonus I think. You're living with people who may have good tips, and/or know their way around campus better than you, so it's nice to have them around. =)</p>
<p>And a lot of times, it's mostly freshman/soph living in dorms anyway, since upperclassmen like to move to the apartment complexes on or off campus.</p>
<p>hi, this thread is so helpful, i didn't see it at first, and was dismayed that all the threads were chances related. i have a couple of questions.
-i was wondering if you have any knoweldge of the english department, since i plan to major in english.
- can freshman have cars?
-and how is town surrounding the campus. is it very college-geared?
thanks!</p>
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<p>I'd also be interested in any impressions of the English, or Creative Writing, program at Binghamton.</p>
<p>hollabee:
1. My knowledge of the English department is pretty limited. I took one course and loved it, but that can depend on your professor. I have a few friends who are English majors and they all seem happy. If you have any more specific questions, I can pass them on.
2. Nope, no cars for freshmen. But there is a pretty good county-run bus system, as well as the student-run "blue buses". You can get just about anywhere you need to go - the mall, Wal*Mart, Wegmans, the movie theater, downtown Binghamton, etc. And on weekend nights, the blue buses run until 4 AM, if I remember correctly. If you need to go somewhere the buses don't run, or at a time when the buses have stopped running, a taxi from campus to downtown is $7 if you're by yourself, or $2-$3/person if you're with friends.
3. In my opinion, Binghamton is not an especially college-geared town. It's a small city. It has been been suffering economically for a while. The downtown area has some things to do: a new sushi restaurant just opened, a really really great independent bookstore, I believe there's a hookah bar. There are also several bars which are popular with students, but I don't know all that much about them.</p>
<p>momonthehill:
I'm actually taking a creative writing class this semester! I'd be happy to let you know how it progresses, and even to PM or e-mail you the syllabus, if you'd like. I have an English major friend whose concentration is creative writing, and he tells me that he likes the program.</p>
<p>orcasand0wls: Thank you so much. I asked my daughter and she'd be very interested in reviewing the syllabus for your Creative Writing class, as well your sharing how the class progresses. Binghamton is one of the schools that she's particularly interested in and we're looking forward to visiting the campus soon.</p>