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Arrrrgh. I am so sick of other peopleQuite BrightCommunications
Arrrrgh. I am so sick of other people ripping on my school. Obviously this site is a haven for people who didn't like it here. Guess what? While you were busy ripping SHU online, saying there is nothing to do here, I was kicking butt at Pool in Hawley Lounge, then me and my friends went to the pub at 10.

Tomorrow, we're going to Boston for $10 on a student trip.
As for the surrounding area, there is no need to pay $50 bucks to go to New Haven when Fairfield is RIGHT HERE. Plus, why go to New Haven when you live on campus with 3000 people your own age.

If you're looking for crazy night life, yah: Don't come here. If you're the kind of person who is smart and creative enough to enjoy living with 3000 friends rather than thinking you have to go clubbing and then rip on SHU for not having a dance club right across the street.So don't listen to the people who just come here to vent, they don't speak for us all.

3rd Year Male -- Class 2011
Education Quality: A+, Surrounding City: C+
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This university is not for everyone!! Most ofQuite BrightBusiness - Management and Administration
This university is not for everyone!! Most of the people here, while friendly enough, are rich white kids (no joke 65% from Long Island) and will only interact with people they know through campus activities. If you are not part of a sport (which really seemed like the minority) you MUST join either Greek Life or a club to have any sort of social life. As for bars, clubs, and even house parties expect to take a taxi or train to get there. WORST OF ALL they tell you that its located in affluent Fairfield, CT which actually isnt true, once you leave the extremely tiny campus you are immediately in Bridgeport, which rivals most inner cities. The cops break up every party and because they deal with real criminals they dont have time for drunk college kid bullshit and wont hesitate to be complete assholes. EVERY PARTY there are people standing outside telling drunk people not to venture too far down the street because they dont want to be held liable for when you get jumped. Also the parties consist of the entire student population packed into a basement, making you feel like a sardine the entire time. I was extremely unhappy there the entire time and ended up transferring. Dorms are frequently searched and heavy fines handed out for the smallest amount of contraband, i received a 2 weekend suspension and a $150 fine for a .5 bag of weed.HOWEVER i will say this: 68% female population, and these ladies are FINE. Its a beautiful sight, and the ONLY thing I miss.
1st Year Male -- Class 2018
Campus Maintenance: A, Useful Schoolwork: F
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Sacred Heart University has provided me with aQuite Bright
Sacred Heart University has provided me with a fantastic two years. I can personally attest to the quality of the business and physical therapy programs, which are outstanding. The professors know you by name, as do many other administrative and staff personnel. The courses are personalized, with an average of 15-20 students per class, with my largest class being 26. The Honors Program is very enriching and the athletic programs are all Division I - they are a privilege to be recruited for, and just as great if you are participating as a spectator. In addition, I have many friends who are involved in the club sports as well as the radio station and they are extremely happy and have made lifelong friends. The internships are valuable, as well as the community service opportunities. The surrounding area of Fairfield offers a great town and a nice beach - if you are looking for a small, personalized college experience with great sports and stellar academics, SHU is the right place for you to explore. It is becoming more competitive each year, and its' reputation is growing - check out Princeton Review and Top College reports.
2nd Year Female -- Class 2012
Education Quality: A+, Innovation: B+
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