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Alright, let's see hope I don't make this too long, and not make it sound too much like a long list, but here it goes. I would say for me the best thing about Quinnipiac is definitely the quality of education you can receive and the quality of the programs here. Also a very very close second would be the large amount and very wide range of student clubs and organizations that students can become involved with on campus. From greek life, to student radio and tv, to ethnic and religious groups, to politics, to everything else in between, there is most likely something for you. In terms of size, I'd put Qu in the small to medium range which personally for me is perfect because I'm from a smaller town and enjoy the close community feel. With about 5500 undergrads its nice to see the same people on a regular basis and not feel like 1 person in a massive city like college. When I tell people I go to QU I would definitely say it has always drawn a very positive reaction and people always comment on the great communications school we have here, as if me, the student here has never seen it. I'd say I personally spend the most amount of my time in our student radio station WQAQ. I am very very involved with WQAQ and love it and all my friends that I have made through it. School pride, ok, well last year we were rated as the #2 most apathetic school in the country by the Princeton Review. But, I'm not sure if that was geared toward school spirit or politics or what. But I will say that nowadays, school pride is very high. This school eat, sleeps, and breaths Men's Ice Hockey and both Men's and Women's Basketball. The TD Banknorth Sportscenter is very impressive, and if you visit QU go up to the arena too, its very cool. I will say that when I first came to QU in the fall of 2006, I lived in a room with some roommates that I didn't really fit in with and the first few weeks were tough. But I will say to any incoming freshman the best thing you can do for yourself is find something you like and become involved with it. I decided to break out of my shell, be invloved and meet lots of people. Like i said, most of my best friends are through WQAQ and by joining other clubs and becoming an RA I now love being here at QU. I had a soild core of friends in high school but was never close to being popular. Here I usually can never walk somewhere without ever seeing someone that I know personally. Bottom line, is at QU there is a way to make it a place you will love to be a part of.

I feel that the best thing about Quinnipiac is the class size/student:teacher ratio. I believe that since the classes are so small the teachers care more about each of their students and they want them to succeed. The only thing that I would change about Quinnipiac is the location because it is so close to my hometown. I believe that our school is just right according to size. I believe that people are very shock that I attend Quinnipiac University because it is so close to my home and many people wonder why someone would want to stay that close. Most of my time on campus is spent either in my room or in the library. I believe that the administration at Quinnipiac is sometimes one-sighted and they don't see the big picture. Sometimes I don't think they realize what is necessary to change things on our campus. I believe that there is school pride, but sometimes there just isn't enough. If you look at the women's games (ice hockey or basketball) for our school there are barely any fans/students in the stands rooting for these teams. In terms of our school as a whole I sometimes believe that there isn't much school pride. I believe that there are two experiences I will always remember, one would be joining a sorority and the other would be being President of the Pep Band.

The best thing about Quinnipiac happens during the spring semester when it starts to warm up. Everyone sits outside and does work on the Quad or plays sports outside and it just feels like your in this little world where everyone is the same and all you want to do is be with each other.

The best thing about QU? The small classes, the professors, and the scenery. I believe the school is just right. When people ask where I go and I say "Quinnipiac", they say "Oh, in Pennsylvania?", or "Oh, the poll place." Most of my time in campus is either in the classroom, editing lab, or in my bed. Somewhat of a college town inconviniently placed in the middle of a suburban town that quite frankly does not like us. The administration, - eh.. The most recent controversy is the struggle of the campus media to enjoy the freedoms granted to us by the First Ammendment. Something called a PR team stuck their noses in and now the school paper may have to become independent - for doing absolutely nothing wrong. Hockey games are where the most school pride can be seen. GOOOO BOBCATS! One experience I will always remember is May Weekend with my 9 awesome roomates. The best part is - I will always remember it and yet can't remember a god damn thing. Too bad they took it away. May Weekends were great! Most frequent student complaints would have to be parking . . class registration, and overcrowded dorms.

I would have to change the way that the college is run. It seems that QU is being run like a buisness, and the students are just a way to get $40,000. The only thing that seem to concern the administration is the bottom line. This led to a big controversy regarding journalism students, as the administration refused to give interviews without going through a Public Relations department.

The campus. Wow. Have you seen the campus? Sometimes when I'm having a bad day and for some reason had to run out to a computer lab at 2 in the morning (yeah they are open then) I just look around at the campus and become thankful that I'm at QU. If I have to I'll be out and walking around campus at any hour, it's extremely safe. Even at 2 in the morning on a weekday you will see security driving around and everything is well lit. Living at QU is like living at a park... creeks, ponds and fountains. HOCKEY IS HUGE. The QU hockey team is filthy good and we love to let everyone else know it. Especially Yale (who we repeatedly destroy). The hockey games are the most fun I've ever had at this school. Imagine 1,000 wild college students jumping and screaming for 2 hours straight. Oh yeah and the tickets are free. For some reason kids at Yale hate kids at QU. They think we are disgusting party animals and our girls are all whores. Well they go to the same clubs that QU kids go to and do the same things. They like to bash us in their student paper all the time. No one is really sure why they hate us so much. Most people here like Yale, so the hate definitely is not reciprocated by us. (But it sure is nice when our hockey team destroys theirs)

I like how nice the campus always looks, its comforting to see the Quad with green grass, and everything looking great always. It keeps my mind calmer. The size is great, i love it. Quinnipiac is becoming slowly more recognized as a school, in a good way. It has a very positive reputation.

The best thing-I love the people here. My friends are amazing. I would change the administration's discord with the student body. School is a little too small...its always interesting to see new faces from day to day. When I say I go to Quinnipiac, people tell me that its a good school. Administration has a dictatorial role over the student body, I feel like we have no say. Biggest controversy-no may weekend. School Pride-eh, not really. One experience-Freshman orientation. Frequent Student complaints-amount of money it costs to go here, cafe food prices.

best thing is the scenery... quinnipiac is beautiful. I would change the parking situation... there is not enough parking for all of quinnipiac undergrad nor is there enough parking on campus or for commuters. School is just right. People say "quinni-what?" I spend most of my time with friends. Its a mix of college town... Hamden is not a college town but New Haven is and quinnipiac has shuttles that take uss there. no opinion. Biggest recent controvecy was someone writing the N-word on dorm rooms. For Hockey-yes thats about it. No-- just like any other small private school in the north east. I will always remember May weekend- it was my first and the school's last. The food sucks (even though its better than most other school's food)

To me, Quinnipiac has a picturesque campus. It's right at the foot of the absolutely gorgeous Sleeping Giant Mountain, which is by far my favorite thing about the school. It's visible from just about anywhere on campus, and during autumn and winter it makes for some breathtaking views. The campus size is also perfect; it's big enough to not feel suffocating but it's possible to travel from one end to the other in a pleasant 10-15 minute walk.