Albany, New York
University at Albany
Christina
Shen '17
UAlbany '21

Major: Psychology
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Questions about Academics and COVID-19
What were your classes like in your first year or in your major/concentration, especially transitioning from Shen?
Mostly general education
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What academic experiences have stood out to you at your college in either positive or negative ways?
Support from advisors
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How was your online learning experience at your college? What resources did your college provide you during this time?
Some teachers were more lenient, we had more options for days to take finals, zoom office hours
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What did your college do well or poorly to support students and communities when COVID-19 first hit?
They refunded everyone quickly, had resources for the people who needed them
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Questions about Student Life
If students are interested in your major/concentration, what extracurricular activities do you recommend they do at your college?
Clubs related to the major or minor they are in
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What are common things to do on weekends? Do students commute back home for the weekend or are there events on campus?
A lot of students live close to campus so they commute home but there are sporting events and clubs.
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Do you have a job during the school year, or is it common for students to have on-campus jobs? What is that experience like?
I have a job which makes it difficult to be involved in clubs or other activities because all of my time is devoted to work and studying. It is very common for students who live on campus to have on campus jobs.
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