Albany is like a concrete jungle, and not the one that Jay-Z sang about. Buildings are tall, gray, and visually displeasing, due to the purely cement exteriors. Large, grueling staircases at every corner are definitely a turn-off, as well, especially when you're late for class and trying to make a quick sprint there. Embarrassingly, many students have tripped up said stairs. Winter seems especially bleak when the dull drab skies match the dull drab buildings. However, the fountain acts as the heart of campus—not only because it’s located in the center, but also because it brings campus to life with its beautiful view and serene setting.
The University offers a pool, fitness center, gyms on each quad, and the Campus Center. The pool is relatively small, and the gyms are slightly outdated and hot, but students seem to get by just fine. The Campus Center is definitely a plus because it provides actual food options, such as Wendy’s, rather than dining hall mush. It’s large and has many tables for students to relax and grab a bite to eat with friends. Both the main library and the Science Library are well equipped with computers and printers, and are big enough to house the many academic-oriented students, especially during finals week. Unfortunately, it was built with very few outlets, so if your laptop is dying, good luck finding an open outlet without an extension cord. The SEFCU Arena and the UAlbany Performing Arts Center are popular, as well. Many plays are performed at a discounted price for students, in addition to concerts and famous guest speakers at the arena.
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Facilities at SUNY University at Albany
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Intermediate With Occuring Changes
The school in general is beautiful. I find that the campus is easy to navigate and the scenery is gorgeous. One of my favorite places is the Science Library believe it or not. It might not be the newest library compared to many other universities but it looks modern and comfortable. You get to see Indian Quad, the freshman side and Dutch quad, the upper class side. It mixes the people and the classes, which in my opinion is best of both worlds. The athletic center is big and has one location for everything which is convenient. Everything that goes on with student association tends to be in Campus Center which brings everyone together. You can just walk by and see someone without planning it.
May 22, 2012
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Outdated Gyms
old equipment. needs to be updated/renovated but works if your in desperate need of a workout.
Apr 19, 2012
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Facilities on Campus
The facilities on campus are easy to get to and and maintained. The library is a nice place to study and is open late enough for the average student. The camps contains many activities that students can be a part of every night. There are a bunch of gyms but the best ones are SEFCU and Apartment gyms. The student center is awesome because they offer a lot of discounted prices for students.
Feb 29, 2012
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