Manhattan College is a small college located in the greatest city in the world. Because of the school's size, students have the opportunity to know half of their college, which is something that isn't possible at many other institutions. There is a great student-to-faculty ratio, so teachers generally know students by their first names. The professors care about the students and make sure that they graduate and are prepared to succeed in the "real world." There are some things that are missing from the College, like a football team, but Manhattan still has a lot of energy and life.
The best part of the College is the people. The trick is getting to know them. If you do, you can see just how cool and fun everyone is. The professors are intense in the classroom, but outside of class, they are really chill and are always looking to help you. There are students that are slackers and there are students that are really hardworking, but the majority of the school is somewhere in the middle. Most students work hard to get good grades, but at the same time, they are not hermits—they get involved in clubs, go out to bars, and build themselves a unique social life. The College does not have a lot of on-campus parties, mostly just friends drinking in their rooms, which can be a good and bad thing. Good, because it is quiet and allows students to concentrate on their studies. Bad, because it can get slightly boring with the same thing every week—no excitement at all. However, partying is not a problem nor a reason not to be interested in the school. The College gives you everything a student could possibly want, from a small and comfortable atmosphere to the thrills of a Division I school.
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Campus Housing at Manhattan College
B-
Stereotypical
Very cliche dorm buildings in Jasper and Chrysostam, smallish rooms, but lots of engaging people and activities. The suites in Horan and East Hill are nice, but the sense of community diminishes because most people keep to their own suites.
May 14, 2012
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Transportation at Manhattan College
B+
Use Your Feet!
On campus transportation won't be an issue, as it is a relatively small campus. Walking is the easiest way to move about although the campus is rather sloped and hilly. When you want to get into the city it's literally a 30 second walk off campus to the station at 242nd street and off you go into Manhattan.
May 14, 2012
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Athletics at Manhattan College
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Sports
Intramural sports are very popular at this school. Almost everyone I talk to is at least involved in one or two intramural sports one way or another. There is school spirit when it comes to the actual sports such as soccer, or baseball. The teams really enjoy having fans come and support them.
May 09, 2012
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User rating for Manhattan College is
3.5 out of 5
based on 186 user reviews.
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