The State University of New York Binghamton

Date: Sep 07 2003
Major: Political Science (This Major's Salary over time)
I am kinda shocked by what people are writing. I HAD to go to a state school because it was what we could afford and I never regret attending Binghamton. It was a great time with traditions and culture that I couldn't wait to explore. It was so easy to make friends- even friends of different backgrounds, religions, ethnicities, and wealth. Many of my HS friends went to expensive top-class out-of-state schools and were miserable. I loved every month in Bing and every day created a new memory. I was involved in the SA, joined a fraternity, was an RA and lived off campus. I feel as if I knew everyone and it was not because I was from Long Island (and yes I know the geography of the rest of NY). I also didn't think the food was that bad- perhaps the people who complained about the food were Italians who were used to having gourmet meals cooked by their moms every night. As for me- the food was sufficient with plenty of choices.

And don't forget the finer points of Binghamton:

All classes are 4 credits, not 3.

The school is a BARGAIN.

Binghamton has a reputation. You say you went to Binghamton and your employer is impressed.

The cost of living is CHEAP. I can buy a house on riverside drive with what I have in the bank. Wait til you see rents in the real world (or even gym memberships).

So stop complaining- find your niche, get involved, and try a spedie! Make the most of it- Bing has a lot to offer. To change a chines proverb a little bit… Binghamton opens the door, you must enter by yourself.