jmcomicÂþ»­

My experience at the University at Buffalo has been very good both academically and personally. UB has a good balance between academics and a fun campus environment. Many professors are knowledgeable and approachable.
The campus itself is very nice and modern espeically the north one. Lots of study spaces and resources that make student life convenient and comfortable.Lots of clubs, organizations, and events that make it easy to meet people and find your niche. School is very diverse lots of international... Read More students.
Overall UB provides a well-rounded college experience with good academis and a lively campus atmosphere. It’s a place where you can challenge yourself and make meaningful connections.

Doing my Chemistry PhD at University at Buffalo was a challenging but genuinely meaningful experience. It pushes you hard—there’s no way around that, but in a way that really helps you grow, both as a scientist and as a person.

What I appreciated most was the freedom to explore research areas that actually interested me. There’s a wide range of work happening, and it’s easy to find opportunities to collaborate across different fields. Having access to solid lab facilities and modern instruments also... Read More makes a big difference when you’re trying to do serious research.

The workload can feel intense at times, but you’re not going through it alone. There’s a strong sense of community among students, and people are usually willing to help each other out. Looking back, it’s an experience that really builds resilience and prepares you well for whatever path you choose next—whether that’s academia, industry, or something else.

This university has a lot of funding and many opportunities for students looking to try new things. It is difficult to make time to participate in these opportunities at times. Because of this, I grade the university based on the quality of the courses I took. There were too many professors that were there to perform research but unfortunately were obligated to teach a course as well. These courses were extremely difficult and required you to learn everything on your own because the research professors... Read More cared so little about teaching that they could not put a course itinerary together for the life of them. You are set up for failure rather than success.

It was pretty good overall, but I feel like they didnt try hard when it came to teaching in Architecture Studio. For example, I will never forget this. They were trying to teach us AutoCAD for the first time. The professor legit drew a square on the program which they thought was sufficent enough for us to figure out how to use the program. Our project by the way was obviously more complex so the fact that they barely taught us and we had to learn by ourselves is absurd. I just think they dont try... Read More hard enough to teach

The Science and the Public program is intended for those who are already teachers (no one will tell you this). It doesn't prepare you for any job, but I suppose could bump you up a pay bracket if you're an already-established teacher. It doesn't have any active teaching/shadowing requirements, doesn't prepare you for a certificate. It's entirely online, which is convenient, but the trade-off is that there is very little oversight and support for you (even from your thesis advisor!). Education is... Read More a relatively easy degree, but I genuinely feel as if I paid thousands of dollars to learn zero actual skills and all background theory about scientific arguments. I got a general feeling that I was kind of an afterthought, not a priority. Here's hoping a master's is a master's and that it makes me marketable post-pandemic.

The occupational therapy program at the University at Buffalo is a challenging yet fulfilling program. This program is 4 plus 1 masters degree to speed up the process of transition between bachelor and master's degree. The first 2 years consists of prerequisite courses such as common math, science, and liberal arts classes. These years are crucial for acceptance into the last 3 years of the program and very competitive. During the 3rd year, if students have passed a gross anatomy course over the... Read More summer, they start classes more geared towards occupational therapy, rehabilitation, and health care. The 3rd year is an important time to keep up with class content because it will impact academic status of the last 2 years of the program. After another summer class focusing on mental health and group interventions, students receive the bachelors portion of their combined degree. Some students at this point may choose to transfer out of the program. Those who continue can look forward to learning in-depth rehabilitation techniques and furthering their knowledge from prior courses. During the summer after the 3rd year students will experience their first fieldwork placement. These vary in type from skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals, to outpatient specialists and non traditional placements. There are 4 level 1 placements that require students to experience 4 different types of placements. These are week long placements, where students observe and learn how to interact with patients socially with minimal hands on practice. During the 4th and 5th year, students do 1 level 2 placement each year. These placements are meant to prepare students for graduation with entry level skills. Level 2 placements are 12 weeks long and spent off campus the whole time, with short communication assignments with the academic fieldwork coordinator. Starting the 4th year is also the beginning of a master's thesis. This is a research project that consists of applying therapeutic intervention and statistics to real people to improve knowledge of occupational therapy rehabilitation techniques.

The biomedical engineering program was relatively new when I started and although we felt like 'guinea pigs' at times, we got to see the program grow and adapt during our four years. We also matured and gained endurance for solving problems and working in teams. The times that we struggled with problems or doubted our abilities were the times that we experienced true engineering. BME alumni are super friendly and eager to answer your questions about the program- so don't hesitate! If you're trying... Read More to choose between this and another engineering program- this is kind of the 'jack of all trades major' where you get a taste of mechanical, chemical, and electrical engineering, while seeing its application in the human body.