CUNY Baruch College

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Baruch is a strong choice for students who want a quality education at a low price. But, some say the overall experience can be quite lonely unless you make friends quickly. Most Baruchians seem too busy studying, building their resumes, and hanging out at their apartment to stick around on campus, so unless you join a club or organization, it may be difficult to actively socialize. A high workload and other demands can also make this hard, particularly if you plan to work. In fact, many Baruchians work part time, while some are employed full time, in addition to taking classes. It's a true business-oriented, urban environment, which can make some students feel left out. Luckily, if you're longing for human connection, there are plenty of organizations and clubs to join.

Baruch can be as stressful as any demanding school, but overall, the College is capable of shaping students into well-rounded, tough-skinned leaders. It may not be Ivy League, but out of all the public schools in the area, Baruch has a serious reputation. However, if you don't like to be in the minority, think twice about your major. Nobody likes being stereotyped, but you might raise a few eyebrows telling others you are majoring in philosophy or music at Baruch. Many people view the College as a primarily business school, so if you major in something else, you might be ignored or looked at funny. And this view puts some non-business majors in a constant battle to prove otherwise. But, regardless of your major, the level of education you receive will leave you satisfied. One thing to keep in mind when choosing a major is that smaller departments don't always guarantee a large choice of faculty. It's not uncommon to learn that there's only one teacher for a particular class—so guess what happens if you don't like that professor? However, this doesn't mean that a smaller department won't have a professor you'll absolutely admire. Most teachers are very effective at conveying the material while acting courteous and fair.

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Drug Safety at CUNY Baruch College

kaleukcheng

Political Science and Government '14

4.6

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Drinking Is Somewhat Popular

Since Baruch does not really have a campus, so it is really rare to see people taking drugs and alcohol. However, since Baruch is located in NYC, pubs and bars are everywhere, in a sense, students do go drinking in places that are a few steps away from campus

May 10, 2012

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Inside Scoop at CUNY Baruch College

foxxyvixen

Computer Engineering Technician '15

4.6

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Workshops, Workshops, Workshops,

Their is a program, event or workshop to teach almost anything. With regular career fairs, dressing for success seminars, cover letter reviews and the like, there is a major focus on preparing students for the real world of employment. There are on-campus recruiters, and interview preparations, internship facilities; like everything else in Baruch you have to make the most of what is available to you and there is a lot available.

May 09, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at CUNY Baruch College

foxxyvixen

Computer Engineering Technician '15

3.5

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On-Campus Is LIMITED

First of Baruch does not have a campus per se, so on campus housing is a relatively new thing and very limited. Most students find housing elsewhere since the cost of the dorms is greatly inflated due to the demand. Since, it's primarily identified as a commuter school it should be relatively easy to see that most students commute from around the City.

May 09, 2012

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