Hofstra University Top Questions

The location and size are a great thing about Hofstra. It's close to the city but the campus is still very green and pretty spacious. The student body is large enough that you don't still feel like you're in high school, but small enough that you see people on your way to class. There's definitely not a college town feeling here, which kind of sucks, but i feel like it's the price you pay to be so near the city.

The best thing about Hofstra now is that it is in a state of growth. We recently added a medical school and renovations are in the works to improve the college experience for all students. The only thing I really complain about is the food, which although tasty is kind of expensive, and the dining services company that provides our food is very strict about clubs and organizations providing food at events. They also refuse to donate anything to large campus events. Overall, however, the administration and faculty are invested in the students and are here to help.

I love that Hofstra is near New York City and that many classes have options that let you study in the city, like seeing the philharmonic for a music class. I do wish that it was in a college town, though. I think the size is almost the right size, maybe it would be better if it was a bit bigger.

The best thing about Hofstra is probably the campus - it's gorgeous. Also the drama department faculty are really great; very supportive. The school's a good size for me...I know everyone in my major, and some people outside of it. When I say I go to Hofstra most people don't know where that is. It's not that well-known, except in New York...or Long Island, I guess. Most of my time on campus is spent either in Lowe Hall, where most drama classes are, the Spiegel Theater, Memorial Quad, Adams Playhouse, or Bits and Bytes. I have no idea about most of Hofstra's administration...just that it's too expensive and a lot of the rules are pretty ridiculous. Also the Honors College is the most poorly run program on campus, as far as I'm concerned. Someone got stabbed on campus pretty recently...that's pretty controversial. I guess sports-wise we have pride...but not really academically at all. I guess they're trying to turn Hofstra into an Ivy League school. That's just never going to happen. Hofstra seems like a pretty normal school to me except for all the annoying Long Island girls. Frequent student complaints are about the food, Lackmann Dining...the cost of the school. The parking...general stuff.

Best thing about Hofstra is that the school represents the best of both worlds. We get the Suburban atmosphere of Long Island, but we're just a half hour away from NYC -- the biggest metropolis in the world, and the urbanity that comes with it.

I really love my school. I know all the bad things about it, but there are bad things about every school and people are never satisfied. Sure it costs a lot, but most schools do. And yeah, the food sucks after a while, but it's much better than any other school I've been to. I wish there was more school pride, we definitely don't have enough, which is ironic, since we're the "Hofstra Pride." I love the people here and I think there's something for everyone. I do wish that a lot of activities weren't geared toward Greek life, but that's slowly changing for the better. The school is big enough so you don't feel claustrophobic, but small enough so that if you meet someone new, they'll probably already know someone you're good friends with.

I really love hofstra. i think the size of the campus is perfect. its not too small but its not gigantic either. i am currently an english major with a major concentration in creative writing and literature and i am so excited about it because hofstra has one of the best creative writing departments. also, i am in a power wheelchair and the campus is one-hundred percent handicapped accessible. i have no problem getting to and from classes at all and the classrooms are always equipped with a special table. the professors i have had so far have been awesome. before i came to hofstra i was not really that into sports, but i found myself going to like every football and basketball and soccer game. they are just a lot of fun and it is fun to see every one else cheering with you. when i tell people who go to hofstra they dont really understand why because for me hofstra is only 20 minutes from where i live, so none of my friends even wanted to look at it. but i love it and i dorm here. it is far enough and close enough at the same time.

A little background information to preface this play: I am an out-of-state student at Hofstra University. I was fortunate to learn about Hofstra through relatives of mine who live in Nassau County, New York. I, personally, have had a great experience at the university in terms of my academics, extracurricular activities, and social life. The only thing that saddens me is the lack of national recognition the school receives. The Hofstra “high-ups” devote a great deal of money and effort to make their students believe the school ranks among the country’s premier universities (mmm...Hofstra Kool-Aid). However, when I do go home and talk about Hofstra with fellow Non-New Yorkers, I realize that my University is merely a speck of dorm-dust within the United States of Higher Academia. HOF-WHAT? by Allison Levine (An encounter between YOU, a Hofstra student and NON-NEW YORKER, a student at another institution of higher learning) YOU (in conversation with a non-New Yorker) I go to Hofstra. NON-NEW YORKER Huh? YOU (feeling slightly disheartened after finding out the harsh reality that your thirty-something thousand dollar a year education lacks the national recognition promised in the admission brochure. However, you are a fighter and are willing to give this seemingly ignorant person one more chance.) Hahhhhfffff-strrrraaaa. NON-NEW YORKER Hmm..Hofstra. Don't they have some guy in the NFL right now who is doing pretty well? Where is this place? This um, what's its name again? YOU Hofstra? It’s in... (You pause. You consider telling this person the truth. However, you are afraid that once you tell him "Hempstead" he might make an all-too accurate snap judgment that you attend school in "the ghetto." Instead, you sprinkle some sugar.) It's about a twenty-five minute train ride from the city. NON-NEW YORKER You know, I think my cousin's best friend's step-brother went there. I remember him telling us about these great bars around there. Sorority girls...17 year-olds with fake IDs... YOU (Unable to fight back tears, a waterfall of mascara cascades down your fake-baked face) Enough! I can't take this anymore. What's so great about your university? Yale Schmale.

i'd change the dining facility hours, so that dutch treats (for example) stays open longer, so we don't have to starve during intersession and finals week. on campus i'm usually in the student center or in the library getting some work done. when i tell people i go to hofstra they say "ohh, nice" or "ohh, so many STD's." it's so ridiculous.

The worst thing about Hofstra is the parking because residents are pretty much able to park wherever they want, despite the fact that they live on campus. This leaves commuters (all 50{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the student body) on their own when it comes to find a parking spot, usually one that isn't remotely close to class. The best thing about Hofstra is the professors; there are a lot of really smart people working there who care about their students. Hofstra is not in a college town; it is located in a low to middle income town on Long Island, with a few sketchy bars to go to, not "college bars" that you'd find at state schools, etc. Hofstra's administration is pretty good but I don't know a single student who hasn't had a problem with Student Accounts, which can result in problems with registering on time, etc. If you're from Long Island, nobody thinks it's a big deal if you go to Hofstra, it is not hard to get in.