<p>Hi, I am sophomore considering transferring to a smaller school. What are some pros and cons of Marist? are the professors accessible? Do you know anything about the quality of the environmental program? thanks</p>
<p>Hi, I don’t know if this thread is active anymore, but in case it is, I’m a rising highschool senior, and I wanted to know what the diversity is like at Marist? I’ve been going through different websites, and the percentages are disappointing. I’m just curious to hear what it’s like from someone actually on the campus.</p>
<p>paperdolls123 ^ I found it really hard to find info on diversity anywhere, other than just stats of a ‘mainly white school with large numbers from NY, NJ & CT’. I’m now entering as a freshman (move in tomorrow ahh!). I’ll try to remember to post or PM you at some point to give you an actual reply!</p>
<p>There has been no activity on this board for over a month; where did everyone go? Marist is one of my son’s top choices and I would love to hear people’s feedback on their experience with the school. Thanks</p>
<p>Hi,
I’m currently a freshman at Marist and check in now and then… I will gladly answer your questions as best as I can.</p>
<p>great thank you, I thought everyone left the building. Is the college what you thought? What other schools did you apply to and was Marist your first choice. What do you like best/least about school? What is the “feel” of the school? Would you choose it again if given another chance?</p>
<p>Son is a current freshman and so far I think he’s happy with his choice to attend Marist. He applied to and was accepted at Colgate, Davidson, and William & Mary. While Marist wasn’t necessarily our first choice for him it was his first choice. He liked the academic and athletic options Marist presented; and we liked the scholarship/financial aid. So far we’ve been impressed during all our visits (orientation, drop off, and family weekend). Everyone we’ve encountered seems really positive about the school.</p>
<p>D is a junior at Marist and has loved it from Day 1. The student body is very friendly an active. She is busy with the music program and spent a semester abroad. As a shy student, she is more active than she ever imagined, while still keeping her grades high enough to keep her generous scholarship.</p>
<p>Other schools which I applied to: Quinnipiac, Champlain, Univeristy of New Hampshire and Drexel. I was accepted into all of them but selected Marist as my top choice.</p>
<p>What I like…
Best- as a whole everyone is really friendly, the location is a great place although I have yet to explore the more of the local area (isn’t exactly the best part of Poughkeepsie but not horrible). The professors also seem to really care about their work and want to help you if you make the effort to speak to them.</p>
<p>Least- the party scene is all about going out (to clubs) and drinking. Not my thing at all and there are some weekends were it can get terribly boring and miserable if you’re not into the partying and drinking yet have to experience the 2am drama. However! For the most part the SPC (student programming council) does a decent job of putting on at least one event or movie each weekend - so <em>most</em> of the time there is something else to do. It also just takes time to find other people who aren’t into the party scene (I think this varies on dorms too).</p>
<p>While not a ‘bad’ thing, I think the school would just benefit from some more diversity… </p>
<p>So the overall feel of the school — people are friendly and generally work hard, but they do enjoy their partying and fashion (I don’t feel pressured to do so, but a lot of girls dress very fashionably). Everyone can find their ‘place’ here but sometimes you might have to dig a little further.</p>
<p>Thank you to all that is very helpful. Marist is son’s first choice too and we have visited twicein the past few months. This is our fourth child and last college decision matrix; I don’t remember the others being this difficult although I am sure they were. What are the dorms like? Do your kids like the food? Any opinions on thed best majors in the school?</p>
<p>Great posts from everyone here. My d has applied and hoping to be accepted, as Marist is her top choice. I am considering allowing her to change her application to early decision…any thoughts if this is a good idea or not? I’m concerned about the binding decision, she is not. As I said she is very enthusiastic about Marist. Also, does applying early decision have any bearing on financial aid? I’m new to this!!</p>
<p>tangy66 - I’m not sure if it changed this year, but last year Marist had an “Early Action” option instead of “Early Decision”. The big difference being that you found out in January whether or not you were accepted but it wasn’t binding and the deposit wasn’t due until May.</p>
<p>The cafeteria at Marist is typical - not great, not awful. There are a variety of options available, and they won’t starve. Across the street from campus is a variety of other food options (Quiznos, Applebees, McDonalds, Chinese). Nothing notable.<br>
The dorms are clean and the furniture is not too old. The freshman can indicate their building preference (do you have to go outside to get to the cafeteria or not). Upper class students can choose from a variety of housing styles, including suite and townhouse style on campus or across the street from campus. The most unusual aspect to housing is the point system. Students are given points for grades, extracurricular involvement and lack of disciplinary issues. The room selection process is done in point order. But most kids get the style of housing they want, since there really isn’t any ‘bad’ housing and personal preferences vary.</p>
<p>Dorms… As this board is for prospect students I’ll tell about each of the freshman dorms:</p>
<p>Marian - Larger rooms, with more people per room but out of all the freshman dorms Marian rooms give you the most ‘space per student’. Large closets. I live in a build-up, meaning my room is meant for 3 people but we have 4 in it - we all signed up for this and we find that we fit very comfortably. Downside of Marian is that there is no kitchen in the building. Also, I don’t know how the other dorms are but for Marian the heat is either on or off for the entire building (no individual control and it’s either blasting or off). Also shared with some sophomores.</p>
<p>Champ - 9 floors, connected to the student center and dining hall. Rooms are average size, but I would not want to do a build-up in one. I’m sure the different floors have different ‘atmospheres’ (i.e. some being more party oriented and all). Has a few kitchens (I think every few floors, don’t know total number).</p>
<p>Leo - don’t know much about it, 6 floors. Has kitchen.</p>
<p>Shehan - People are very friendly in my experience, a lot of the time people hang out in the common room and are always hanging out doing video games/foosball/ect. Tends to be more laid back atmosphere and tends to be videogame/artsy people. Has one kitchen.</p>
<p>As stated, for upperclassmen there are a variety of choices… for sophomores they can live in suites (Midrise) and apartment-style (Gartland). And if you’re a unlucky sophomore, Marian. Juniors and seniors have a selection of various townhouses (some are really nice!)</p>
<p>Cafeteria food — for the most part it’s good. There are some nights that everything is a bit bleh, but I always find something to eat (and it’s not pizza every night - but for the record they have good pizza). If you’re a vegetarian/vegan you better not be picky as options are low; but vegetarians can do fine – if you’re vegan it’s very hard. Salad bar is great, pasta station is always packed, there is a grill station (burgers, grilled cheese, fries), sandwich station (will make them for you), and main cafeteria area with a few dishes each night. Pizza is always an option too.</p>
<p>That is very helpful thank you. What other schools did you apply to? Was Marist your first choice? I seems from your posts that you are content in being there; is that correct? Not too many people write about Marist but as far as we can tell I would put it up against any school that my son is looking at; it is his top choice by far against schools like Binghamton, Pitt, Lafayette, American, Fordham…</p>
<p>Hi - crdnole look at my previous posts for some of that info.</p>
<p>And yes, I would describe myself as ‘content’ at Marist… not thrilled, but content and I realize that as freshmen year goes on I’ll start to really connect further with other people and clubs and all.</p>
<p>Okay sorry I missed that post, thanks. Through a lot of your posts you talk a lot about diversity or the lack thereof. What do you mean by that and what would more diversity mean for you? How would it change the experience as people are people…?</p>
<p>hello, I was wondering how many students do internships at Marist? Internships have been a big part of my college search, and I’m wondering if there are actually as many internship oppurtunities as Marist says they have.</p>
<p>hello! I am a senior considering Marist, and i would like to know what the internships/ how many there are available for students in the business field. Secondly, I would like to know more about the Freshmen Florence Experience. Thanks!</p>
<p>Do you know good their education program is? Also, how do you like living there?</p>