<p>Can anyone give me advice about Baruch. I missed the deadline for the Honors College, but am still considering it. The only thing turning me off about it is that its a commuter school and I'm afraid I won't have a great college experience by going there as opposed to going to a traditional university with a campus, dorms, sports, etc. It just seems as though I'll be missing something. Can someone give me a different perspective? Thanks</p>
<p>Yes, Baruch is a commuter school; however, they provide a really good education and an unbeatable price! You also get to attend school in one of the best parts of the country and one of the best parts of NY.</p>
<p>well I live in NYC...so it isn't like "YAY going to school in NYC"...the commuter deal turns me off...and makes it seem like 13th grade.</p>
<p>Parikhs, if you really are turned off by being a commuter, just get an appartment near the school, and live in NY. This would be similar to attending NYU. However, if you really need a campus, and I do feel that campuses are overrated, Baruch would not be for you!</p>
<p>Well I just feel it won't be as social as going to NYU. I feel it will be more like high school where you only know a few close friends and the rest are acquitances. In college, it seems to be more like a family in your dorm...more things to do with more people around.</p>
<p>I agree with Taxguy,</p>
<p>Since you were also considering NYU , the money you would save could easily pay for you a nice apartment in the city or you could look into getting a share</p>
<p>I know people who went to Baruch.
It is a commuter school and there is no college life whatsoever.
And I do mean NONE AT ALLLLLL.</p>
<p>Eddieee, I attended Baruch for undergrad. I had both friends and a girlfriend. I also did a lot of things in NY. NY was my campus! Yes, you don't have the spontaneous events that can happen in dorms,but there is a life if you want to join clubs and meet people.</p>
<p>Anyone considering attending any CUNY college must realize that the schools were never intended to offer a residential college experience. So why criticize them for somthing they never said they would provide? And there are some recreational opportunities at some of the CUNY campuses. I believe that Baruch just inaugurated a new multi-story student center and offices.</p>