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busymomonli
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If you went away to college...

where did you go? and did you love it? My daughter is a junior and we are just beginning the process of narrowing down some colleges to visit. She definitely wants to go away and is eager for the full college experience.

We've only visited Binghamton and Cortland. Does not have to be a SUNY.

Thanks!

Posted 10/27/16 4:42 PM
 
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ANewDayHasCome
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If you went away to college...

University of Florida in Gainesville. Loved it!

My sister went to Binghamton.

Posted 10/27/16 4:49 PM
 

alli3131
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If you went away to college...

Syracuse. I would never stay home. It gave me independence and I see the differences in me and my DH. He had never lived anywhere but LI.

I moved away for college and moved away after before coming back.

Posted 10/27/16 4:57 PM
 

CmC720
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If you went away to college...

SUNY Cortland. I had a great experience! It is a wonderful small college. Loved the campus and the town!

Posted 10/27/16 5:17 PM
 

MrsB12614
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If you went away to college...

Went to Sacred Heart university in Fairfield, CT- I loved it!

Posted 10/27/16 5:18 PM
 

pjt212301
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If you went away to college...

Maryland. Loved every minute of being there and loved the state so much that I stayed and lived there for 25 years before moving back to NY

Posted 10/27/16 5:33 PM
 

bunnyluck
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If you went away to college...

SUNY Albany. I loved it at the time...was a BIG party school. I think it was since toned down. The downtown area where most students live off campus is a complete dump. The area is crime ridden. Robberies, shootings, you name it. I'd recommend living on campus or uptown. Great business school for a SUNY especially the Accounting program.

Posted 10/27/16 5:41 PM
 

LuckyStar
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If you went away to college...

I went away my freshman year. SUNY Purchase. Hated it. So much so that I transferred.

DH went to Binghamton and LOVED it.

Posted 10/27/16 5:58 PM
 

MrsH2009
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Re: If you went away to college...

Gettysburg and loved loved loved it!! College is so expensive, but if going away is possible, I think it is important.

Posted 10/27/16 5:59 PM
 

Lauren82
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Boston College. I had the most amazing experience. I think Boston is one of the best college towns.

Posted 10/27/16 6:00 PM
 

MichLiz213
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Re: If you went away to college...

Posted by MrsB12614

Went to Sacred Heart university in Fairfield, CT- I loved it!



I did too, but only for a semester.

Eight days after I left home for the first time was September 11th, 2001. Couple that with my anxiety issues, I wound up transferring to SBU.

I did love commuting though. I was able to work and go to school, and I didn't have to ask my parents for money, which made me feel less independent.

Posted 10/27/16 6:03 PM
 

CunningOne
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Manhattan College. It's in the northern Bronx, near Van Cortland Park and Yonkers. I lived there. Best of both worlds, to live away at college, but be less than an hour to come home when I needed to (which I hardly ever did, I loved it there!).

Posted 10/27/16 6:07 PM
 

ANR1211
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If you went away to college...

Binghamton and loved it!

Posted 10/27/16 6:15 PM
 

PitterPatter11
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Re: If you went away to college...

Posted by ANR1211

Binghamton and loved it!



Same here!

Posted 10/27/16 6:35 PM
 

twizzlers
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Re: If you went away to college...

Posted by PitterPatter11

Posted by ANR1211

Binghamton and loved it!



Same here!



Same here.

Posted 10/27/16 6:51 PM
 

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SUNY New Paltz. Started out at NYU and as much as I love the city, it didn't have that college campus feel I really wanted. I was really really happy at New Paltz! Great school, great small town. Plus the mountains are gorgeous!

Message edited 10/27/2016 6:54:31 PM.

Posted 10/27/16 6:54 PM
 

MandJZ
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Re: If you went away to college...

Yes, but I went to college in Canada so that won't help. But I definitely recommend going away to school.

DH went to BU, his brother went to Cornell, and his sister went to Delaware and they all loved their experiences.

Posted 10/27/16 7:00 PM
 

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LOTS of SUNY people, wanted Buffalo ended up at Stony Brook

Posted 10/27/16 7:43 PM
 

KarenK122
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If you went away to college...

Went to U of Scranton and then UConn. Loved them both and both had a different feel.

Posted 10/27/16 7:51 PM
 

M514
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If you went away to college...

I went to SUNY New Paltz for 2 years and then transferred to Hofstra.

Posted 10/27/16 7:56 PM
 

PrettyPeonies
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If you went away to college...

I went to SUNY Delhi, while it was still a 2 yr school. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it. I was heart broken to transfer. I then went to New Paltz. I hated the school but loved the area. My brother went to Lafayette College in PA. He had the most amazing experience and made the most amazing friends.
Just a suggestion, I had a wonderful experience studying abroad in London. I don't know if that is an option for your DD, if so make sure the school she picks has a great program. It was without a doubt one of the best experiences I have ever had.

Posted 10/27/16 7:58 PM
 

phoenix913
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Re: If you went away to college...

Posted by MrsH2009

Gettysburg and loved loved loved it!! College is so expensive, but if going away is possible, I think it is important.



I went to Gettysburg also and loved every minute of it! Going away to school is such a great experience.

Posted 10/27/16 8:06 PM
 

ChristinaM128
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Boston university and loved it.

Posted 10/27/16 8:07 PM
 

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Wagner College. Loved it!!!

Posted 10/27/16 8:08 PM
 

alexb
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Re: If you went away to college...

Posted by CunningOne

Manhattan College. It's in the northern Bronx, near Van Cortland Park and Yonkers. I lived there. Best of both worlds, to live away at college, but be less than an hour to come home when I needed to (which I hardly ever did, I loved it there!).



I went to Manhattan too! Class of 2003... U?

Had an amazing experience and being extremely close to the city had many advantages in terms of internships etc.

My husband went to Marist and he absolutely loved it there.

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