Should I go to CUNY Baruch or Brooklyn College?
I’m a Brooklyn College grad (1973). At the time, it was considered the best of the CUNY colleges. Other than the first year, which was a bust because the campus was shut down by anti-war (Vietnam) protests, I was quite happy and well prepared for law school and my future practice. From the alumni magazine I continue to get, I am of the impression that the school continues to take itself very seriously to maintain academic excellence and pride in its student and alumni accomplishments.Keep in mind that like many local municipal colleges, it is a “cummuter school.” My biggest complaint then was the difficulty finding parking; although there are buses and subways nearby. Three sides of the campus are residential and the other (Flatbush and Nostrand Avenues - aka the junction”) commercial. There was a limited social life — my social life was centered more on my neighborhood and high school friends, many of whom went on to BC from local high schools. Good luck.
Is brooklyn college (CUNY) a good college in order to pursue a degree in physical therapy?
Brooklyn college is getting a whole new building built for exercise science majors which should be completed in the coming months. So, yes Brooklyn College will give you the tools to pursue a graduate degree in a physical therapy program just like any other college. It really depends on you however and how hard you are willing to work and seek out all the tools available to you at brooklyn college (and any college for that matter). Brooklyn college is also rising up in academic reputation with the recession bogging down those going to private colleges (just like all the other CUNYs) and has always been rigorous academically (for the most part), and it is cheap ....so that is good to note.
What are the most interesting biology courses you took?
In what level? Are we talking only about formal courses?The most interesting biology course that I took in high school was zoology. It was an advanced placement course.In college, I only took the two introduction semesters in biology. I also took organic chemistry.Most of what I learned about biology as informal and aformal. I became almost obsessed with biological evolution. So I read a great deal. I attended lots of lectures and colloquia. I started to collect fossils.I graduated with a PhD in physics. . Some of my work involved biology. I worked on the detection of bacteria.A lot of work in physics these days touches on biology. Other physicists and I often find ourselves intermittently working on ‘biological’ projects. Lots of biologists that I know work with aspects of physics.Physics and biology aren’t far apart these days. Although the education starts out differently in physics and biology, they often seem to converge.I can’t stop thinking about physics even while I watch ‘River Monsters’, which is my favorite TV program.
Is Long Island University Brooklyn a good college to major in dance ?
You should meet with the dance department head and see a showing to see if you are a good fit. Depending on your dance background and level of dance this school may either be good for you or not. That is why it is important to go out and check the school out for yourself. @Vincent- not everyone wants to do dance as just a hobby. Getting a BFA in dance is a great way to get exposure in the dance world for work as an artist or even in a related way in the dance industry. If you looked at any major concert contemporary dance company, you will see the performers all majored in dance at a college/conservatory program.The same is true for dance teachers and dance journalists and even dance therapists. Not to mention dance management or even opening up your own dance school.
Is Long Island University(Brooklyn Campus) a good college?
Long Island University is a good school, not as highly ranked as Columbia or NYU, nevertheless it has a good reputation with many alumni working today in Manhattan. The major campus of LIU, however, is not in Brooklyn, it's on Long Island and called C.W. Post. LIU has a good business program.
Is Hunter College or Brooklyn College better for a medical-career interested Student?
Both provide a great experience in preparing you for health careers, but the general reputation is that Hunter is known for preparing students for the Allied Health careers (Nursing, Physical Therapy, Public Health, etc.), while Brooklyn College is known more for pre-med. The Brooklyn Bio-Med program, along with Sophie Davis in City College, that Brooklyn College offers is very competitive to get into and was a top choice for many of high school students who were serious about studying medicine.
Which CUNY has the best anthropology program, Brooklyn or Hunter College, and why? Is one better than the other overall?
This is a tricky question, because there so many different kinds of anthropology, that the strengths of departments is based not only institutional criteria, but of the strengths and qualities of the specific faculty. I myself am not too familiar with the CUNY system, but being in one allows you some freedom to participate in courses at another (I believe that is the case; double check). This sort of but not really minimizes institutional differences in terms of what a student can get out of faculty. Hunter has a longer and more vibrant tradition of having very important anthropologists; there are about twice as many faculty at Hunter, thus perhaps more grant opportunities, and more varied types of course offerings. THe prestige of Hunter is stronger than Brooklyn. but I think I would rather live in Brooklyn :-)You also need to consider the faculty. who are they? what kind of research do they do? what subfield of anthropology (linguistics, bio-physical, archaeology or sociocultural)? where do they do research (what country, what cultural groups)? what generation are they (new junior faculty, mid-career or at the end of a career)? How do these answers fit your own interests? In other words, a great anthro dept might be great but awful for any specific persons if there is not correspondence of the above.Brooklyn has mostly young faculty. 4 Assistant profs, 2 associate profs. and 2 full (senior) profs. I am not familiar with these scholars mostly because they work in areas I dont deal with. It seems to be mostly an undergrad program and it is a “four field” departments— that is there are profs and courses in areas of linguistic anthropology, cultural (aka sociocultural) anthropology, archeology, and biological (aka [physical) anthropology.Hunter has 17 faculty, a grad program, a four field curriculum, and some faculty that have very prominent profiles in american anthropology. Thus, they may have the objective criteria for being overall better, but as a student, there are intangible factors that are important.
I like astrophysics and Evolutionary biology. But these majors do not pay well. Should I switch up my majors?
Definitely consider it. Keep in mind the employability of what you will be doing.Talk to professionals working in the field and get their advice. If you can only find professionals that are academics … chances are there will be intense competition for a few low paying jobs at specific universities.Also bear in mind how only working at a specific place can affect your lifestyle (Is your spouse an academic too? Who is going to sacrifice their career for the other person …?)As a side note, I personally was interested in physics and biology when I entered university. However I suggest doing something I didn't do until later in my life. Pick up the book “What Color is Your Parachute?” (By Richard Bolles), read it cover to cover, and do every exercise. This book is the greatest tool I know of help you find a career uniquely suited to your tastes, passions, lifestyle, and skills.Good luck!
General Biology or Principles of Biology?
For premed requirements, you are only allowed to take bio and chem courses that are suitable for someone who majors in the field, regardless of what your actual major is. For bio, this typically refers to General biology I and II, along with their labs. In contrast, a principle of bio course is suited for non-majors who just need to earn a bio general education credit so it's no good for your purposes. And yes, general bio will be a lot harder with more indepth coverage of the material than a principles course.