Manhattan University — Attraction in New York

I graduated from here in 2013. They have more new stuff now, including a student commons building (that was under construction during my time there).

The reason I picked Manhattan is two-fold—I had family who attended and loved it, and I liked how friendly and helpful the students were the rainy day I came to tour the campus. The campus itself is lovely—not too big, not too small. The old buildings have “character,” and they give you that Ivy League feel without having to visit Boston.

Most of my professors were caring and passionate, and I liked the small class sizes. The core curriculum was not my favorite—I had to take three science classes even though I majored in Communication. I minored in English so I also took a few classes which happened to have some pretty salacious material on the syllabus. Something I learned—the “Catholic school” label only applies in that some of the Lasallian brothers teach here and there is mass every Sunday.

The college is mostly known for its engineering program and 5-year teaching program, so it’s great if you want to study engineering or education. If you want to go into another field, particularly in the arts…there are probably more robust programs at other schools. But that may have changed since my time here. The Communication department was just starting to get off the ground.

There were plenty of social events during my years here, and I’m sure that hasn’t changed. I acquired several free T-shirts. Lots of extra-curricular opportunities as well, and there is something for everyone. I joined the WRCM radio club, wrote a bit for The Quadrangle, and I was on the staff for Manhattan Magazine.

As a commuter, the FOMO was real, but I do recall the food on campus was subpar. They switched from Sodexo to Gourmet Dining when I was there, which was a step in the right direction. I’m not sure who the caterer is now. (Manhattan College, if you’re reading this: you should find some students who are excellent cooks and offer them work study jobs!)

Overall, college is what you make of it. If you want to go to a school that has a nice campus, decent proximity to the city (the 1 train is right there), and a sense of being known as opposed to “being a number,” check out...

Graduated 2009 BS in Communication: Corporate. Manhattan is a nice small Catholic School located in nicest part of the Bronx (Riverdale) and it has access to Manhattan via the 1 train or if you take the Metro North. At only 3,000 plus students the school has an almost high school vibe, but the teachers are top notch since the class sizes are small. The food is literally the worst food ever and the bar scene in meager unless you go into Manhattan. The school is very well known for its engineering department. If you are not an engineering student good luck finding an internship or job after college since job placement and alumni connections are poor for non engineering students. Most students come from Westchester County or New Jersey so don't expect much diversity. To be honest Manhattan College is a good school but it's mostly for the kids who couldn't get into Fordham or NYU and defiantly not Columbia. If I had to do it again I would have looked at Iona in New Rochelle or...

Always choose a school that sees you as a human being.

Muslim or African are not welcome . Since January 19th our last conversation, didn’t here nothing from them , they waist my time for nothing . With a 10 months baby on my hand , I climbed the stairs just to find a neglectful school . Catholic school who don’t fear God . I won’t say more , but Muslim or African are not welcome there . Just a typical private school that masquerades as a religiously ethical institution. Bellevue University listened to me carefully and understood my request, after reviewing my transcript they found me a place and a program at my level without making me wait and I did not need to go towards them. ! others reject you and others welcome you . 🥰

French

Ne contactez pas cette école c’est une école catholique négligeant qui ne considère pas les africains immigrants et musulman, je me suis déplacé aller dans cette école celui qui devrait m’accueillir ne m’a pas accueilli peut-être que c’était due à mon statut ou à ma culture ou encore ma religion , il m’a fait attendre avec des excuse bidon il a refusé de me recevoir directement, et après personne ne m’a dit si j’étais admis ou pas . Nous les africains subissons le racisme silencieusement sans se plaindre surtout les francophones africains. L'Université Bellevue m'a écouté attentivement et a compris ma demande, après avoir examiné mon relevé de notes ils m'ont trouvé une place et un programme à mon niveau sans me faire attendre et je n'ai pas eu besoin d'aller vers eux.

Spanish

No se comuniquen con esta escuela, es una escuela católica negligente que no considera a los inmigrantes africanos y musulmanes, me mudé a esta escuela, que debería recibirme, no me recibieron, tal vez fue- esto por mi estado o mi cultura o mi religión, lo hice. esperando con falsas excusas se negaron a recibirme directamente, y luego nadie me dijo si estaba admitido o no. Los africanos sufrimos el racismo en silencio sin quejarnos, especialmente los africanos francófonos. La Universidad de Bellevue me escuchó atentamente y entendió mi solicitud. Después de estudiar mi expediente, me encontraron un lugar y un programa a mi nivel sin hacerme esperar y no...