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Overall SHU Experience
Seton Hall University is a well-known yet expensive private Catholic university in New Jersey. Because of this, many middle to wealthy income local students apply. Yet there is diversity evident when you walk to your classes because you do see a variety of races.
Seton Hall is known for its excellent nursing, diplomacy, and physical training programs. It also has a well-known basketball team. No matter the interest, Seton Hall will offer a quality education because in essence that is what a student is paying for.
The location in South Orange, New Jersey seems like an attraction because it is only a 30-40 minute train ride from NYC, but in fact these train rides are costly if done on a regular basis. South Orange itself is not safe to walk alone around at night, as we have had several robberies at gun point. I have my own pepperspray.
Resources on campus are very helpful because that is part of what students pay for. Security is available at the first phone ring, although they have a reputation for letting anyone through the gates. The Student Support Services has given commuters free lunches to eat and meet with professors. Other resources on campus include the health center, although they have a low minimum health coverage.
I agree with many students that Seton Hall is what you make of it. You have resources available and people ready to help you. You can volunteer in Newark, New Jersey and find hot internships in New York City. You can get a 4.0 GPA without completely loosing your life, and can find off campus living to save costs. It's what you make of it.