Union College-Schenectady Top Questions

Being a small school Union becomes very family oriented. You can eaisly find yourself feeling "at home" whether it be talking with a professor in their office, meeting friends at the small friendly cafeteria, doing work at the "house-like" minervas, or even listening to a lecture with a small group of students (since Union has small classes). The thing that attracts me the most at Union is by far that even when I feel homesick, theres outlets everywhere on campus to make me fell right back at home.

Union is a small liberal arts college with a strong emphasis on academics. The professors are accessible and you will definitely have a strong bond with many of your teachers. The Minerva system contributes to the overall community of the school with cultural, social, and academic events. Greek life is a strong presence at the school, but it is not an overwhelming force and there are many alternatives for those who do ont want to get involved. The campus is beautiful and because of the trimester system, we get to enjoy it when it looks best. The trimester system allows students to focus on their three or four classes a term while still being apart of athletic teams or extracurricular activities.

The best thing about Union is that it is a nice small liberal arts school that always has something to offer for anyone looking for something to do. No matter what interests you, there is always something going on in a Minerva or on campus in general that will interest you.

Union is a great liberal arts school. The small size of student body is just right to enhance close relationships between students and professors. People here are very friendly and open to new ideas. Therefore, it is not hard to mingle in no matter what you are interested in

I like the academics at Union. There is a mix of people with different interests and we have access to numerous fields of study because Union is a liberal arts school. It's a small school with a beautiful campus during the spring and fall terms. I wish the winters were not so cold and brutal, though. There's not really a college town around us, and most of us spend our time on campus. As I said before, this school is big on Greek Life. On the weekends, many students enjoy going to the frat parties with our friends, but there are SO many extracurricular activities people take advantage of.

Union is the perfect sized school. It's big enough where you don't feel like you're at high school anymore, but it's small enough so that you can easily meet other students and your professors can get to know you better. Union has a small student to professor ratio which is great because you know that you have a greater chance to stand out and you have a greater opportunity to participate in class. Union also has an amazing community! Everyone supports everyone else and everyone lends a helping hand if needed. The whole campus really looks out for each other. No matter who you are or where you come from, there is always a place for you at Union. Everyone makes you feel so comfortable and at home, its an amazing feeling. While Union may not be in the most welcoming of areas, there are great places to go in Schenectady. There are a bunch of great restaurants, a movie theater, a theater, and stores close by. It can be a really fun town when you give it a chance! Union is a college where you can excel with your academics and have a great social life all at the same time. You will not find more dedicated professors anywhere else. If you want to go to a college that will lead you to nothing but success, then Union is the college to go to. It offers nothing but excellence!

The best thing about Union is the Minerva Program. This program enhances academics, leadership, and socialization. Not only are there a number of study rooms and classrooms provided in each Minerva for professors to hold their classes, but a number of departments hold events for the students to get to know the professors on a personal basis. The program encourages leadership as you are able to run for a position on your Minerva board, help plan events, and decide how to spend the budget. The Minerva program enhances socialization because events are held at the houses where students can become engaged and expand their social circle.

the best thing about union is the atmosphere on campus. there is a really intimate feel about it and it is the perfect size. everywhere i go, i see someone i know, yet i am still meeting new people to this day. plus, its BEAUTIFUL here! schenectady is a bit of a turn off, but it is fun to venture out to proctors or to try off-campus food. that being said, the food on campus is TERRIBLE.

I cannot say the "best thing about Union" because there are too many great things to categorize one as being the best. The size is great for making close friends and close relationships with professors. When I tell people that I go to Union their first response is, "Ooo its cold up in upstate right?" and my response is always a smiling nod because the proceeding comments are all about the great things they've heard about the college and I tell them that they are right. The pride that Union students have about their academics flows easily to the sports arena. Games are always packed with screaming fans and the cheers are always enthusiastic. Friends support their peers and friends during the competitions!

Union- where to begin! I picked Union because it had everything that I wanted in a college- small, close-knit, and liberal arts. When I came to the campus for the first time, I honestly knew that Union was the place for me. With so much to offer, Union was the only college that offered a high quality education that also offered the financial aid to help afford it. When you tell someone you go to Union, they are generally impressed from knowing Union to be such a prestigious school. The amount of things to do on campus is endless and sometimes you may find yourself going crazy that you cannot attend everything at once! The faculty and staff are awesome at organizing events along side the students and are always willing to help with anything and everything. And the history! Since it was established in 1795, there are buildings on campus (like the incredible Nott) that are absolutely gorgeous and full of stories. Almost every part of the campus was donated by someone or constructed by a historical figure. Overall, Union has everything- the campus, the academics and the social scene!