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The thing that I like the most about Clarkson is that as a student body, there is a real feeling of camaraderie.This can be said about any alumni as well. Students at Clarkson feel the same ups and downs with exams, sports teams, and the weather. I also like the fact that we are located in the Adirondacks, and enjoy taking advantage of all that the area has to offer. Within a small 10 mile radius, there are 4 universities, giving the area a real college town feel. Being the Activities Chairman of the University, I try to create events that the entire student body would like to participate in furthering a feeling of togetherness.One of the most frequent complaints from our mostly male populated school is the gender ratio. This is something that the administration has looked into, and over the past few years, due to different advertising techniques, the ratio has slowly improved.

Clarkson University is in middle of no where. However, being in such town allow students to be less distracted as of if they are in the cities. I think the school's size is perfect for meeting people. So in my opinion, for those who are looking into competitive learning and like to be social, Clarkson is a good choice for you

The best thing about Clarkson University is that before graduation you will have multiple job offers. Clarkson University has a 99{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} job placement. The only thing I would like to change about Clarkson is that it is composed of only 40{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} women. Clarkson Universities undergrad population is approximately 3,500, which for me is just right. People know Clarkson is a great school, so when I tell them I go there they are very happy for me. I spend most of my time on campus in the three million dollar student center or in the library. Clarkson University is located in Potsdam, New York which is a small town around 30 minutes south of Canada. The schools administration truly cares about its students as they host many free events open to students, for example comedians come to campus frequently to act in the student center. Students also attend their division one mens and womens hockey games for free. There is a large amount of school pride at sporting events and the Mr. Clarkson pageant where male students sing, dance, and do whatever they can to win over the crowd and become Mr. Clarkson for a year. The most unusual thing about Clarkson is that since it is in norther New York and it gets very cold and windy in the winter, the president of the college had all of the academic buildings connected by tunnels on the second floor. One experience I will always remember is becoming a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity. I am currently the vice president of my chapter and it has been an unforgettable experience as I have become a part of a brotherhood and countless cherished traditions. The most frequent student complaints regard the lack of women that attend Clarkson.

I absolutely love Clarkson University. It has a reputation of intelligent students that truly care about the education they are receiving. There is a comfortable mix between work and play, which I was quite concerned about due to the workload that courses give, but I find time to do all of my work and hang out with my friends. At first it seemed like quite a small school, only having about 3,000 students, but it has become like a second family. Often my friends and I say we want to go "home" when we are on breaks, and the home we are talking about is at Clarkson. The only thing I would change is the location of the school. When I first heard about the university it seemed as if there would be nothing to do at all because of the location, but that has been proven wrong. The town of Potsdam, NY is a perfect little college town that thrives during the school year.

The best thing about Clarkson is that as a student you get the chance to know your professor and the school's faculty, something you can not experience at many colleges. Clarkson is a small school which has its advantages and disadvantages. It's easy to get around campus but there is not much to see, in some people opinions. When people hear Clarkson University they think extremely cold weather, Clarkson students main complaint is the harsh winter that Clarkson experiences every year. Another complaint about Clarkson is the town they are located in. Potsdam is a very small town with not many stores. Though this can be viewed as a flaw, some see this as a peaceful town with much room to relax in. Like the town it is located in, Clarkson is peaceful with very little controversy. Because it is a small school, Clarkson student body has much school pride, especially with the schools champion hockey team. Clarkson is a very unique school that has a lot to offer.

I absolutely love Clarkson! I have a great group of friends who share my interests and we have always seem to have a fantatsic time together. The school provides a lot of social activities for the student body and Clarkson is really dedicated to supplying a good time for its students. As a skier, the location is oppurtune; with Whiteface, Jay Peak and Titus all within a 3 hour drive, you are able to experience some of the best skiing on the east-coast during a weekend trip to the slopes. The Clarkson ski club runs trips to the nearby mountains, providing carpool communication as well as gas reimbursements and great deals on tickets and passes! Academically, Clarkson is really something special. The professors are great and really know their stuff. While the courses are demanding, there are so many oppurtunities for success that drive you to work hard. The Career Center is also phenomonal, as they do everything in their power to help you land any job/internship/coop that you want. The bi-annual career fairs are fun and a really good learning experience for everyone who shows, and there is no hiding the fact that the employers all love Clarkson students. One thing to keep in mind though, is when looking into studying at Clarkson, it is important to weigh out your priorities. Clarkson is a very small school (2400 students, primarily men) and is in the middle-of-nowhere, NY. Knowing this, you must have the academic motivation and dedication to stick to the heavy course-load, as well as the will to spend most of your college career studying. Clarkson is not like most schools, where you will have free time during the week to go clubbing or partying. The redeeming value in this is that everyone at Clarkson is working just as hard as you, and when Thursday nights roll around, the entire student body is ready to forget about classes and have a great time, whether it be at the frat houses, house partys, or bars downtown.

Clarkson University is a great school, I love that it is relatively small so you are in small classes which allows for a more interactive education as opposed to larger schools. I also like that you get to know pretty much everyone on campus. It is located in Potsdam NY which is basically your average small college town. The University has a great relationship with the community and the overall atmosphere is really close knit. Clarkson also has a prestigious reputation both nationally and in the local community which makes me proud to be a Golden Knight. Speaking of the Golden Knights, Hockey is a huge deal up here in northern New York. We have a division 1 Hockey team and the games are by far one of the biggest weekly events during the season. Everyone heads over to Cheel Arena to support our team. There is a lot of school pride!

Clarkson is a great friendly community. I love the location, it really gives students an opportunity to see what the Adirondaks is all about! Bring from around here I think the town is just perfect although it may seem small there are so many things to do in this "college town." I think the size of the college is just right, with all the academic buildings being so close it makes it very easy to find your way around and be just where you need to be at the right time! I don't really think I would change much about Clarkson, being a third year student here I really have enjoyed my time!

Clarkson is a great friendly community. I love the location, it really gives students an opportunity to see what the Adirondaks is all about! Bring from around here I think the town is just perfect although it may seem small there are so many things to do in this "college town." I think the size of the college is just right, with all the academic buildings being so close it makes it very easy to find your way around and be just where you need to be at the right time! I don't really think I would change much about Clarkson, being a third year student here I really have enjoyed my time!

best thing: no excuse to get a bad grade, if you ever need help you never have to go looking far change: ratio react: like you're a nerd, or surprised that you're not weird time: on campus: in my room or studying in the ERC or student center....off campus: frats. college town: potsdam's really small but there's a few good things. and state is right down the road adminstration: no contact unless theres a problem controversy: the gauntlet, for the first physics I exam of the year upper classmen used to line the path and through condoms and change of major papers at you, the dean stopped it for the first time this year school pride: one word; HOCKEY. unusual: for a small school there are 892374287 clubs and activities. experience : someone on the third floor lit themselves on fire and had 2nd degree burns, a girl got AP and chipped her tooth, RIBS, tina peed on the floor...sober. complaints; RATIO. get over it.