Geneseo vs Binghamton

<p>DOEs anyone have kids who are going to Geneseo or Binghamton? How do they compare? WOndering expecially how they compare in the sciences- biology, biophysics, biochemistry. Also what is student life like? Non- partying activities for students? ANy other observations/ comparisons would be appreciated.</p>

<p>You really should visit both schools. They’re very different.</p>

<p>We visited Geneseo. After the visit, it was erased from our son’s top 3 list.<br>
In his opinion, the cons were:

  1. Very out of the way location. Long drive to get there.
  2. To him, it felt more like a high school campus
  3. While it’s situation right in the middle of the main street, the street appeared to be very boring. We were there on a Sunday and almost everything was closed.
  4. He honestly felt like he would be bored to death living there–especially during the long winter months. He’s grown up in a small town and for him, Geneseo would have been more of the same.</p>

<p>Many people love Geneseo. You really need to visit before you start putting it at the top of your list. Plan to visit the college AND spend a night/day in the area. If you do this, you’ll know right away if Geneseo and the surrounding area is what you’re looking for in a college.</p>

<p>Geneseo is a terrific school, but it is important to visit and see it for yourself before making any decisions.</p>

<p>^typo: situation —>should be “situated” :)</p>

<p>I have a nephew at Geneseo now, and he is very happy with it. However, he is a transfer from Nazareth College, which he hated. He is a partier. He is not necessarily an academic achiever, although he is very intelligent. Geneseo is his first experience ever of an academic institution where he wants to learn.</p>