Jenny
In my opinion, commute. Save yourself the thousands of dollars of living on campus OR rent a space to live off campus. You will be much better off and probably save yourself some money too.
If you hate your roomate, small chance you will move, almost impossible if you're a freshman because you have stay in the set of buildings you're assigned to. I've heard stories of hassles and it's just not pretty. Also, don't assume you're going to share with you're roomate. Bring you're own set of everything. The only possible thing might be a mini fridge that you can rent but with it's cost, you might as well buy your own. One year's rent cost the same as buying it.
Lee
i dont like it anymore. parking tickets galore. must like walking long distances. be prepared for instructors with heavy accents (european, asian, you name it, we've got it). the security guards are never around when you need them. professors are difficult for the most part to get in contact with outside of class, i have had several professors who i disagreed with the grading at the end of semester, after numerous phone calls and emails...no response. not even an explanation. if you do decide to come, please make use of the facilities which you are paying for anyway. the tutoring, library, computer lab resources, and free events...remember funding is coming from YOUR pocket. enjoy.
Danny
We're a good median between academics and social life. There's always a time and place for both. There will be underage drinking, drugs and the crazy stuff of that, but its like any other campus. But its not a problem at our campus.
Adrienne
for the most part sbu is a good school, but you'll meet a lot of people you'll hate, but then a lot of people who will be in your life for the rest of your life. the way the school is run really sucks, but good friends, good teachers, and good classes make you forget about it.
Ryan
I can't believe I am saying this, but I think I will miss this "prison" when I leave it. shh..you didn't hear that.
Alex
STONYBROOK IS A GREAT INSTITUTION AND A GREAT PLACE TO STUDY. IT MAY BE LARGE TO SOME BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF PLACES AND PEOPLE TO ENCOUNTER TO MAKE IT MUCH MORE INTIMATE
Jessica
Stony Brooks administration and academic advising is very unorganized and very helpful. When I was trying to fullfill my requirements to apply for the School of Nursing I had to speak to almost 5 different advisors, each of which gave me different advice and requirements. I am supposed to graudate in May and am STILL not sure if I have fullfilled all the requirements.
Harper
i truly love Stony Brook. if you get involved and if you are pro-active, this place is great for you. if you are ready to grow up and take responsibility for your life, your actions, your success, then you'll have no problem here. Stony Brook is where great leaders are made... it just depends on how bad you want it.
Parker
Stony Brook is an amazing school, and I have really had a great experience and can say the same about all the people I know here. I can GUARANTEE you that anyone who says otherwise is a Long-Island native (=spoiled brat!)
Toby
Overall, the school offers little besides a good education unless you're a member of a club or working on campus. do on or both.