Binghamton University Reviews

There's some drug use on campus,...

There's some drug use on campus, but I don't think it's too bad. The worst thing that could happen is getting stuck with a roommate who uses drugs when you don't.

Varsity sports are semi-popular. A...

Varsity sports are semi-popular. A lot of people go to basketball and soccer games when the weather is good. People are not huge fanatics about the teams, though.

I've met a lot of people that...

I've met a lot of people that mostly just smoke. There's a definite group that has different hot spots around campus. Everybody drinks, though. I haven't heard of any hard drugs.

BU has a very diverse campus. I...

BU has a very diverse campus. I have met and made friends with people from a wide variety of ethnicities and religions. While the majority of people I have met are from New York City and Long Island, they all have different backgrounds and unique stories.

The facilities here are amazing....

The facilities here are amazing. The dorms are large and relatively well maintained. The dining halls have a variety of food to appease almost any appetite. The buildings are easy to navigate, though the library takes some experience to get around. Overall, the campus has a simple layout.

The sports here are pretty...

The sports here are pretty competitive, and many people join intramurals.

The drug scene is thriving. I know...

The drug scene is thriving. I know at least six dealers off the top of my head, just in passing. I'm sure if I went looking, I would find that there are so many more.

The facilities are pretty nice....

The facilities are pretty nice. There are two gyms on campus, a pool, and a pretty nice events center. The libraries are all nice, too. The main library on campus is always open, and it's a comfortable place to study.

Sports at Binghamton University...

Sports at Binghamton University are pretty big. We are a Division I school, so we take sports pretty seriously. Many students enjoy going to the soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and baseball games for entertainment. The tickets are free for undergrad students.The gym facilities are great as well. We have a great weight room along with personal trainers. Intramural sports are also fun. There are variety of them, and it's a great way to meet new people and play sports that you love.

The drug scene at Binghamton...

The drug scene at Binghamton University is not very noticeable. Students will occasionally smoke, but a majority do not. It really depends on who you hang out with. Many of the students drink on the weekends, however.

The campus is diverse...

The campus is diverse economically, ethnically, ideologically, and sexually. There is a high percentage of Jewish people on campus, and a higher percentage of white people. However, there are many races and many ethnic organizations to join that allow for everyone feel like they fit in.

Binghamton's campus is amazingly...

Binghamton's campus is amazingly diverse. It's diversity was what I was initially drawn to when looking at different colleges.

There are a few bars in the...

There are a few bars in the downtown Binghamton area that all the students go to when they go out—good times, good atmosphere. There are cheap drink specials very frequently, but there’s not too much of a club scene.

Greek life is fairly big, but...

Greek life is fairly big, but doesn’t dominate the social scene. I would say that fraternities are a bigger deal than sororities, but you don’t need to be Greek to make friends or have a good time.

The Greek life is good. It doesn’t...

The Greek life is good. It doesn’t dominate the social scene, but it definitely has a presence. I personally wasn’t involved in a frat, and I still had plenty of fun. Then again, there are those who did join frats, and they had fun, too. It’s all up to you; no one will look down on you either way.

Greek life isn’t something I take...

Greek life isn’t something I take very seriously. The frats tend to be sponsors for various keg parties. The sororities do more than that, but I’m not too sure what. They’re noticeable, but your friends dominate your social scene. If you have friends that party or hang out a lot, then you do, too. But there are also academic fraternities or societies for specific areas of study.

The Greek life is evident, but not...

The Greek life is evident, but not dominant. It is a big part of the social scene, since the frat parties make up a big part of the stuff to do on weekends. I do go out sometimes—not a lot—and when I did go out, the girls I hung out with were in the same sorority, but they were very friendly and not totally exclusive to their sorority. Some guys and girls do get very involved in their sororities or frats and may actually stop hanging out with people who aren’t in their frats or sororities, but the majority of the Greek people aren’t like that, or at least the ones I know. Again, it is a part of life. It’s not totally dominant, but it’s very visible on campus.

We have every student union that...

We have every student union that you could possibly think of. We especially have a lot of Jewish students on campus. Perhaps being Jewish, I notice that, but I think if you ask anyone, they will tell you that the Jewish students make up a large portion of the school.

I think it’s very diverse. There’s...

I think it’s very diverse. There’s a significant Jewish population, but there’s really a bit of everything. It seems as though every single ethnic group has some kind of representation, and there are ways to get involved in groups with people of your culture if you choose.

Try to get into Mohawk. It’s the...

Try to get into Mohawk. It’s the newest dorm, and it’s actually rather nice. If you want to live in a single room, I recommend Susquehanna over Hillside.

Each community has a personality....

Each community has a personality. Hinman is very scholastically oriented and can be cliquey, CIW is really friendly, but if you’re not into drugs, it can be kind of a bad place for you, Dickinson people study a lot, and Newing is for the future frat boys and sorority girls of America.

The drug scene keeps to itself,...

The drug scene keeps to itself, unless you look into it. It is invisible, unless you want a part of it, then it is of a reasonable size.

A lot of people smoke weed; it’s...

A lot of people smoke weed; it’s just the way it is. There is really no pressure to do it, but if you talk to people, you see just how prevalent it is.

Usually, if you live on campus,...

Usually, if you live on campus, you’ll mainly only have to leave to go shopping or partying. There are many buses that go to Town Square Mall, a shopping center with a huge Wal-Mart. Unless you’re against shopping at Wal-Mart, you’ll probably live there, because it's a 24-hour super center with anything you could possibly need. As for going out, most people take cabs to go party during the weekend. With a group of people, it’s like $3 per person. For other things, prices can vary. There’s also a small airport and Greyhound bus station.

Frats have a lot of parties for...

Frats have a lot of parties for freshman girls and older guys, but you don’t have to be Greek at Binghamton to have a life. Hazing can get pretty rough.