Siena+College

I went to Siena College (http://www.siena.edu/) in Loudonville NY from 1992-1996. When I was applying to colleges, my father gave me a 2 hour radius to choose schools from (overprotective or just too lazy to drive?) I visited a few schools but as soon as I stepped foot into the "Quad" at Siena, I felt at home.

I was a Bio/Pre-Med major with a certificate in Education. The classes were small and the professors were very helpful. A big positive for me was-- NO ADJUNCTS! I visited this year (2006) and the labs have just been re-done and are state of the art!

Housing consists of basic dorm rooms for under-classmen and then suites or townhouses for upper-classmen. Most people hated their college food but ours was catered by Marriott and I loved it. On the weekends they have -- make your own omlette stations (this was my first intorduction to cooking!)

Another positive for me was that Siena had no Fraternities or Sororities. However, there are many activities that you can join, intra-murals, student government, Rugby (male and female), big Brothers/Big Sisters etc. The gym is a great place to work-out and clear your head. It has a pool, as well as all types of machines and classes.

If you have any other questions come and talk to me at WPHS Tara Conlan