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Academically, the University at Albany prefers to be more versatile. This means that students are required to take some core classes in order to graduate. These core classes, known as General Education courses or “gen eds” to students and advisers, can really be a pain. There are few class options for each requirement, and they are usually packed to the point of students sprawled across the stairs. Most gen eds are typically Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays, ruling out your hopes and dreams of no Friday classes. As you progress in seniority and declare a major, class size decreases dramatically. You’ll go from a 600-person lecture freshman year to a 15-person class sophomore year. However, it’s important to take a variety of classes in order to judge whether or not your major is right for you, or if you’d like a change. Albany is well known for its business and psychology programs, some of the more popular majors, but it has tons of other excellent majors such as communications, accounting, and biology.

The professors that teach at Albany are very helpful and are always looking to better your understanding of subjects. The majority of professors uses interactive computer programs in order to better associate with students, distribute grades and homework, and make announcements with ease. However, some large lectures are taught mainly by thick-accented TAs (teaching assistants). Sometimes, students are reluctant to go to class, thinking it’s a waste of time due to the fact that they can’t even understand what’s being said.

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LawSch12

English '12

4.6

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Not A Party

In lieu of the March 2011 Keggs&Eggs riot, University at Albany ranked as the number 1 party school in the nation. I was insulted and appauled. The very same students that were major participants in the henious acts were NOT exclusively UAlbany students. The University at Albany is extremely competitive school. A prospective student "must study to show themselves approved", for example: we doNOT accept all credits from other schools. University at Albany doesNOT accept transfer credits or "degrees" from Bryant and Stratton College! The school barely accepted all of Hudson Valley Community College's credits. DoNOT be deceived you have to perform academically. The courses are rigorous and intense. It's imperative that you make yourself known, or you will be a minnow in an ocean. In concluding we are an academically competitive university!

Apr 24, 2012

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BigDogglet

Economics '15

1.2

D

Be Ready to Teach Yourself Everything

If your a freshman, your guaranteed to get at least a few professors who you will never understand and whose mandatory attendance classes will be a waste of time. Among all of the awful things here at Albany, academics is one, but teaching yourself is an aspect of most colleges so I give it a Dl

Mar 30, 2012

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musicmandy

Economics and Econometrics '14

4.6

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Provide a Lot of Opportunities

I came to University at Albany because I love the environment that the school has proved,and most of my classes professors are very nice to me and the classes are very helpful for me to learn and gain the a lot of knowledge.

Mar 07, 2012

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