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Most people still may not know Quinnipiac. The school really needs to get its name outside CT, NY, NJ, MA. Would imagine that, like me, most students find life better off-campus. The school closed the on-campus bar, which I really think is a BIG mistake.

What I love about Quinnipiac is the quality of academics and the location. They have amazing programs that can take students very far into their careers. What I'd like to see change is the control the administration has over the students. Not only does the administration ignore most of the student body's requests and concerns, they try to "sweep under the rug" a lot of important events that occur on campus. Last year, a girl was raped on one of the last weekends of the school year. After she came forward, three more girls came to her and said the same guy had raped them before. The case was eventually dropped due to a "lack of evidence" which was ludicris but what bothers me most is that the guy who was accused was not reprimanded in any way by the school. In fact, this year he lived downstairs from me. It is issues such as this one and the racial slur incidents that cause me to hold negative feelings towards the administration.

The best thing about Quinnipiac is it's location. It's very close to home. Isn't that sad? That's the best thing I can think of. What would I change? I would throw out the entire adminstration because they are crooked and so out of touch with the student body. All they care about is money. Not-for-profit organization my ass. As for size, it's fine they way it is. I'd like it if it was smaller though. People seemed moderately impressed that I go to Quinnipiac. I spend most time on campus in class or for academic meetings. I don't linger there. *shudders* I don't know what you mean by college town. However, Hamden will soon become College Town because Quinnipiac keeps buying property instead of putting it into education. The administration is terrible. The president is never to be found. He only comes out to console people who have been called a racial slur to prevent lawsuits. Recent controversy? That would have to be when some girl was called something racist and the administration made a big deal about it. If they think that's their biggest problem, well then damn, they have their priorities ass backwards. There is a small amount of school pride circulating around sports crap. I don't really understand it myself. What's unusual about Quinnipiac is the tuition. It's so god damn high. Comparable schools can be found for $20,000 cheaper if you're willing to go outside Connecticut. What's unusual is, they take all this money but really don't give students much to show for it. I don't try to remember my experiences, really. I don't think there's anything memorable anyway. Student complaints: high tuition, low-quality food, shittastic professors, and stupid university, way too few parking spots and major course requirements that have nothing to do with the given major.

Not enough grad classes offered in Accounting, big plans, no follow through

Quinnipiac is beautiful, but not being a high maintenance person it is hard to be around people that are high maintenance, and a school that is high maintenance. The campus is perfect for a reason, and I personally don't think the amount of money going into maintaning the grounds is necessary...spend my tuition on a better gym, the current one sucks. It turned out to be too small for me, if you think a school of 5,000 is just the right size for you, you may be wrong. Its smaller than you think... Its not in a "college town", Hamden is a very small town but having New Haven and transportation to New Haven makes it perfect because you've really got everything you'd need at your fingertips. Quinnipiac's administration is more concerned with the public's view of the school than making students happy. If you ever come across an injustice at QU, you won't find peace with it because the administration does not care about it's students as it should. I will say that the faculty of the school of business are incredable people and have their heads on their shoulders...its the people in residential life and student affairs that are best to avoid. Res life has repeatedly proved to be out to get certain students. A friend of mine was student body president...until an employee of res life, not an RA, but a 9-5 assistant director of res life, went to his room and wrote it up for excessive garbage. He wasn't there that day, had no part in creating the trash because he wasn't there that weekend, and was still forced to resign from his position. This is the type of shit res life pulls... first off, she had no reason what-so-ever to be going to a student's room, people in the office of res life have no need to do that and do not do that with this one exception. The only people going to student's rooms are RAs and RHDs. They're dirty people, mean spirited and have little concern for students. Keep that in mind when thinking of spending $40,000 at QU.

Quinnipiac is small yet big at the same time. The classes are very good and professors are always willing to give others the attention that they may need.

Quinnipiac is great for me because it's the perfect size ... it's not a tiny school, but it's not huge either. I like being able to walk to class and across the quad and spot people I know. Class sizes are 20-30 students, so your professors know your name. The campus, of course, is beautiful, which puts everyone in a good mood when the weather is nice. There is always something going on right on campus, and New Haven (only 15 minutes away) has a lot to offer to students as well.

Quinnipiac University is a medium size school with a gorgeous campus setting. The buildings are kept up to date and everything looks new. It is located in hamden, CT right next to Sleeping Giant Mountain. It has it's own beautiful green campus; however, there is also New Haven located near by for "city life". There are other campus's in the area so we are not located out in the middle of nowhere. I have meet my best friends at this school and I absolutely love it.

What's the best thing about QU?- I think the best thing about my school is the school itself. It's beautiful, quiet, charming, safe. I love running around campus and admiring the natural beauty of the school. Name one thing you'd change?- The big thing I would change is that QU accepts a lot of people, and it gets a little tight freshman year living with 3 other girls. The housing sucks cuz there are more students than there are spots, but they are building more dorms. - I think QU is just right (a little on the small side of just right). It is growing and expanding. But I like the small environment, its safe, and its nice to see people you know when you're walking down dorm road (not so fun when you see people you dont want to see). Looking back on my 4 years @ QU- I think the school is just right. How do people react when you tell them you go to QU?- "Quin..... what?'' Where do you spend most of your time on campus?- class or library (im a bio major) College town?- not quite! QU is in Hamden which a residential area, but since Southern CT State is right there too its becoming more of a college town and eventually (like it or not) I think it will be. But QU students spend most of their weekends in New Haven which has all the bars and clubs. Shuttles from QU take student there. So its nice to have a small town next to the school. What's your opinion of QU administration- ummm...... like anything QU is a business, but student opinion matters and SGA works hard to bring about positive change. What was the biggest recent controversy on campus- a girl died last year crossing the road on Whitney Ave. drunk during MayWeekend (the big drinking weekend for QU students) so the school took away May Weekend and replaced it with Spirit Week that happend in the Winter. QU got very strict on underage drinking in the 4 years I was at QU. Is there a lot of school pride?-hmm... only during Men's Ice Hockey Games!! especially vs. Ivys.....We Beat Yale twice! and Harvard! and Princeton Sucks! Besides hockey... no one has school spirit. Is there anything unusual about QU? besides the fact that QU is located across a national park, It is said that Irama (freshman dorm) is haunted! What's one experience you'll always remember?- Greek Life at QU! we're not like all other schools, Greek life is small and we are heavily watched so nothing crazy happens, but we do have a lot of fun doing stuff on campus to raise money... like Kickball and Frisbee fest, and Hall Wars from freshman are soo much fun. What are the most frequent student complaints? - its too crowded in dorms! - Library gets really packed! - Caf. is overpriced

Quinnipiac is the perfect place for a student wanting a college experience without feeling out of their comfort zone. It is a beautiful campus and very easy to get accustomed to living on. There is certainly always something to do, so no one can complain about being bored.