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Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University

3.1(8 reviews)
2.0 mi

I only have one more year left (Class of 2014). I am excited and at the same time will miss the…read morecollege life once I graduate. I am not a typical college student. I am a transfer student with an associate's degree, in my mid 20s, work part time, and a commuter. This review breaks down to four categories: academics, administration, campus life, and food (of course food! Can't be a Yelper if the review does not include food!). Academics: If you are new to the college life and have never been enrolled before, then you are pretty much smooth sailing, you will learn which classes you need to take and when you should take them. For a transfer student, you have to make sure if your transfer credits would substitute properly for a class required for your major, otherwise, you may end up taking a class that you don't really need, which is a waste of time and money. ALWAYS form a great working relationship with your professors. Being determined about your coursework and grades, getting help every now and then from your professor or from other sources (eTutoring, the Writing Center) can really give you the boost that you need and help you pass the course. Extra credit varies with professors, if they are offered, do them. I took a course last semester where my professor gave opportunities for extra credit in the form of writing assignments, it did help boost my grade a little and also improved my writing a bit. Take up on anything that may help you succeed in your class. Most importantly, talk with students in your classes to get a general idea of which professors to take, to avoid, and whatnot. This always help! Administration: Some people will have a love/hate relationship with admin (depending on what your major is and what department of study you are dealing with). As a transfer student, I had to make sure my credits were counted towards a transfer course equivalency to avoid retaking a class. Getting credits to count towards the transfer course equivalency might be a hassle, but you have to do it. You'll need signatures from the department chair of whatever type of course you want your transfer credits to count for, the department chair of your major of study, and finally from the dean of the school your major of study is under. Then bring all the signed and dated documents to the registrar, but ALWAYS MAKE A COPY for yourself. I had to do this for a biology class and one person at the registrar's office, Lauren, is really great with helping transfer students with their credits dilemma. Ask for her if you need your credits taken care of. The health services is pretty good. I had the flu, the common cold, and severe seasonal allergies, all in one semester. Of course, I made a few trips to the health services building, and they are great. I got the RX I needed for whatever I had, and it was cheaper getting it directly from the RN than going to CVS if you are full-time student, and the cost is billed to your tuition. I've also been to the counseling and wellness center my first semester there because of stress and returning to school. They are great and will refer you to services outside of campus if you need more help. Campus Life: For the 2013-2014 year, the Breakers game room is now FREE! It does not cost $2/hr anymore just to play pool, table tennis or the gaming systems (PS3, Wii, etc.). Free comes with a price. The school year is only a week in and that place has been packed. But, it's a good place to go and de-stress or take breaks in between studying (or in my case, beat the hubby at pool, LOL!) Can't speak for resident students, but there is plenty to do for commuters. The student center has a nice three story lounge where you can relax, hook up your laptop an catch up on coursework, or even take a SNOOZE if you want to! Pretty much almost once a month, there is always some kind of event going on where you can score some free knick-knacks (keychain, lanyard, stress ball, etc.). The best events is during the warmer months when CCSU has the 'carnival' complete with free fried dough, games, simulators (for alcohol awareness events) and other activities. Semesters sometimes have late night events, such as movie showings or parties. Those are good for residents. Food: I've eaten at Memorial Hall and the Devil's Den (has The Grille, Pandini's, Starbucks and SubConnection, which is similar to Subway), but never tried the Blue Room. Memorial is the typical campus dining, food is ok, but not spectacular. At SubConnection and Pandini's, the fresh subs and salads made to order are delicious and the pizza at Pandini's is pretty good as well. The Grille has some good food also, I found it's best to get their food when it's not busy (my fav is the chicken tenders). Starbucks is, well... Starbucks. The best part is using your Blue Chip card to save 20%! If you don't want any of these, there are plenty of other places near campus to chow down. Hope this review is helpful for anyone. Enjoy your time at CCSU!

Took a tour today with our junior in high school son. Really nice people. Weather was good for this…read moreterrible winter. I imagine it's a good place to go to school if the right fit. Wasn't for us. Which is why you take visits, right!? However, admissions rep who gave the info session was as good or better than others we've seen in the state university system. Note: bookstore inventory for gear is boarderline embarrassing for a D1 school. Clearly want to push you on line. We were not buyers today - in general - but wanted to see. If you're a fan or want gear for your student or athlete - look on line only.

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Charter Oak State College

2.5(28 reviews)
1.6 mi

Charter Oak State College (COSC) is one of the original Adult Degree Completion Colleges…read moreestablished during the 1970s. These innovative institutions (Regents/Excelsior College, Thomas Edison State College and COSC) are true forces in providing opportunities for documenting education without boundaries for a diverse student body. Students who have learning from multiple sources and schools, including military and other migrant workers, can aggregate their credits and earn a degree with minimum residency requirements. The American Council on Education (ACE) makes credit recommendations which can be relied upon by over 2000 institutes of higher learning. COSC has decided against accepting ACE recommendations for upper-level military DSST examinations and establishes separate criteria that puts roadblocks in the way of military students. Given COSC's mission. This decision to second-guess ACE to the detriment of their students, when they could ethically follow ACE guidelines, is not easily understood. It is entirely their decision to make and I hope it doesn't represent institutional self-contempt or shame about the role they play in higher education, or an anti-military bias. Except for this one confusing deviation from their mission, the school provided caring counselors, talented instructors, engaging course work and an opportunity to complete and earn an accredited bachelor's degree.

Awful. They'll teach you about bureaucracy then use the system to leave you in debt, and without…read moreanything to show for it. The first time I was nearing graduation they found an excuse to deny my financial aid so I became unenrolled. When I became eligible to re-enroll their catalog had changed and there were more courses for me to take. A couple years later I'm graduating, and they tell me I got a "D" in a class I needed a "C" in. After doing everything I possibly could (which was nothing because it's a set-up) to get the grade changed, the provost refused to help me out. I spoke with the president of the school who offered to waive the course fee if I agreed to retake the course. I agreed, but informed him that I needed a break first. I was really exhausted from all they had put me through. Plus I needed some time to focus on my family and get my head right after a few back-to-back tragedies we had experienced. I was feeling like crashing out. Eventually, about 18 months later, I retake the course and pass it, but the catalog had changed-- and once again, I've gotta take a bunch more courses. Only now I'm at 129 college credits (3.0 GPA) and I won't qualify for financial assistance towards this degree, ever again. I have offered professional certificates, real-life work projects, letters from employers and businesses partners, but nothing has been sufficient. I'm a single mother with two daughters, what do these evil people expect me to do now? I don't want their "next catalog year" degree, I want the one I earned and paid for. This is gatekeeping. It's sick to think they get away with this. Reading these reviews is infuriating. I wish I had done my research.

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Trinity College

4.8(4 reviews)
7.3 mi

Trinity College founded by Thomas Church Brownell in 1823 is the second oldest college in…read moreConnecticut after Yale University. The college was located on land they had purchased and later sold to the State of CT in 1845, that property is now called Bushnell Park. One of the original college dormitories was located right where the State Capitol Building now stands. Trinity College is a member of The Little Ivy Schools along with Wesylan, Amherst and Williams College in our area. The Trinity campus building architecture is simply beautiful the Main Quard is bounded by the clock tower and Brownell Chapel on the North, the straight run, called the Long Walk made up of dorms and classrooms on the West border of the green this is a grand promenade of the entire lenght of The Main Quard. The Green is distinct as it has no paths through it; the Elm trees on the green are planted in a "T" for Trinity. There is a larger than life bronze statue of Thomas Church Brownell founder of the college and to the rear on either side are two canons from the USS Harford, the flag ship of Rear Admiral David Farragut during the civil war battle of Mobile Bay in New Orleans. There is plenty of history and beauty here as a visit to Trinity College and Brownell Chapel will no doubt confirm!

Very pretty campus…read more Came here on a trip to visit a friend and realized that everyone here was super nice. Some dorms are kinda crappy but the others are very nice. I love their campus, it's a great place to just relax with friends and have fun.

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