<p>it can be anything!</p>
<p>It’s as competitive as the University Of Washington, UC-Davis, University Of Wisconsin - Madison</p>
<p>Top SUNY school.</p>
<p>^ Agreed, particularly for humanities.
It’s also the “liberal arts esque” SUNY.</p>
<p>Top SUNY school. Highly recommended. My firm hires people from their Business School.</p>
<p>SUNY Geneseo</p>
<p>Academics</p>
<p>"State University of New York—Geneseo, the school that considers itself the Honors College of the SUNY system, offers “challenging academics in a very home-like atmosphere” where “you don’t get lost in the crowd like bigger schools.” As one student puts it, “Geneseo is all about the classic college experience: a small town, rigorous academics, and having fun at the same time.” One in five students pursues a teaching degree here, leading some to conclude that “Geneseo focuses mainly on training future teachers, but for the rest of us, they are preparing us for our next step into employment or further education.” Nearly as many study business and marketing; the “best academic departments are by far the natural sciences,” however, where “the students are the brightest, the courses are the toughest, and the professors really know their stuff.” Geneseo also provides “great pre-professional (medical, dental, pharmacological) preparation in sciences.” Students here enjoy a small-school experience that includes “superior academics, small, intimate classes, and professors who truly care about students and will offer them every opportunity to succeed” as well as “many study abroad options (students are encouraged to explore the world).” They also point out that “Leadership and research are also a great focus at SUNY Geneseo. If a student wants to do individual research, professors are more than willing to help students organize projects and carry them out.” For these and other reasons, students describe Geneseo as a school “for the academically inclined non-rich citizen. It’s the Harvard of the SUNY system.”</p>
<p>Student Body</p>
<p>““The typical student here at SUNY Geneseo is much like that of the ordinary New York State public high school,” except that “Most of the school is white (the college is making efforts to diversify). Despite the majority being white, there is still a wide diversity of student types, be it that they are from different backgrounds, economic classes, or simply around the nation.” Undergrads “spend most of their time studying in Milne Library, and those who choose not to study usually don’t make it to graduation.” There are “a few minority and gay/lesbian/bisexual students” here, “but they really are the minority and often have difficulty adjusting. Many students feel like outsiders and transfer before graduating.” Students tell us that “The two largest minorities are Asian and African American…the different ethnic groups tend to clump together.””</p>
<p>Campus Life</p>
<p>““The great thing about Geneseo is that there’s always a party to go to if you want, but there’s no pressure to go,” and “It’s perfectly acceptable to stay home and watch movies with friends on the weekends or even study on Saturday nights.” Indeed, students tell us that “There is so much more to do than just party. The college always has amazing activities going on in the union. Every weekend there are crafts and games, and sometimes they bring in comedians or performers…. At the Halloween Monster Mash Bash, there is a costume ball and activities as well as a raffle for really great prizes. There are far too many activities to list here!” Intercollegiate hockey games “are a big hit, and lots of students go to them on weekends.” There are “also many different organizations you can get involved in, including several volunteer organizations, intramural sports, and different hobbies.” Despite all the alternatives, some students tell us that because “the student body isn’t all that creative with what they come up with to do on the weekends… most weekends most students just end up drinking themselves stupid.” The town of Geneseo is little help; “There is nothing to do in town, and the closest city is a 45-minute drive away (Rochester, NY).””</p>
<p>My 411 tells me that many students obtain teaching certification as a back-up. Good thinking in today’s economy.</p>
<p>Best SUNY school.</p>