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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Manhattan College.

Professors are expected to refer any who are struggling within the first 5 weeks of a semester to the Student Success Office. Staff then go knocking on the student’s door. They don’t wait for students to come to them, they seek the students out. I find this policy very unusual and have been very impressed with this level of commitment to students.[/quote]

We are planning a visit to Manhattan College so thanks for that info. Anything else you'd like to add? Positive or negative. Thanks![/quote]

Sure. Here goes.

1. Campus/Location - A cozy 22 acre, very walkable campus in the exclusive Fieldston/Riverdale Bronx neighborhood on the City border with Westchester County. Although the campus is small, there is plenty of open space across Broadway. When you walk out the front door of one of the twin, high rise dorms, the 1000+ acre Van Cortlandt Park is literally across the street, large enough to contain a public golf course and the premier cross country running path in NYC. There is a subway stop right there on Broadway for access into Manhattan.

2. Academics - In addition to A&S, the college has Schools of Engineering, Business, and Education & Health, thereby providing a wide range of majors including ones in which a student can actually get a job upon graduation. The College has a fine reputation in NYC, a large local alumni network, and good access to internships.

3. Access - Campus is easily reached by car, a short drive up the Henry Hudson Parkway from the George Washington Bridge. There is parking in a campus parking garage across the street from the main entrance on Manhattan College Parkway. Call in advance to make parking arrangements.

4. Dining Out - There are a number of restaurants to choose from in Riverdale, but for a real treat, drive 10 minutes up the road to “X20 on the Hudson” in Yonkers. Located on a pier in the river, it offers magnificent views of the Hudson and of the Palisades on the opposite shore. Food & service were excellent when we were there a few years ago and you can enjoy watching the boats go by.

5. To See & Do in the Area - A walk around Fieldston is a delight. A charming, private but ungated community with an eclectic mix of homes, even the streets are privately owned. In addition, 10 minutes south of campus, in Fort Tryon Park on a bluff overlooking the Hudson is The Cloisters, a collection of 4 authentic cloisters moved to NY from France a century ago and today housing an impressive collection of medieval art, displayed in a very unique medieval setting. There are dining options at The Cloisters.

Enjoy your visit.[/quote]

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