I got involved in activities right from the beginning.
Noel O’Donnell Staten Island, NY
Noel has a scientific mind and a creative soul and Purchase College is proving to be the perfect place for her to strengthen both. Noel has been exploring how science and art, and the body and the mind, connect and relate. She’s studying cellular and marine biology, genetics, chemistry, and physics; as well as jazz and creative writing. She is also the captain of the cross country team. Noel is using every strand of knowledge and experience she can get to weave a strong education for herself—strong enough to ensure her success in a career in medicine.
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Zachary Pace Laurens, NY
Zach’s passion for writing is fueled by the many creative learning opportunities that are part of his Purchase experience. He enjoys the art exhibitions, performances, and lectures that happen all around campus and he values the close, mentoring relationships that he has with his professors. Zach completed several internships and published his poetry in The Westchester Review. The result of all this opportunity seized? Zach will be attending graduate school at one of the nation’s best M.F.A. programs in Poetry.
Leta Sobierajski Stamford, NY
The student/ teacher rapport here is amazing.
My campus visit really helped me decide.
Growing up in a small town, Leta taught herself a lot about art and design. When she came to Purchase, she was immersed in the environment of her dreams. She discovered a community of richly talented teachers and students, people with whom she is forming life-long friendships. On campus, she found a worldclass Museum of Art, the Neuberger, filled with the works of master artists from around the world. Now she is part of the professional design scene in New York City, just 30 miles away. Leta is truly at home at Purchase College. The internships available make everything I learn fit the real world.
It‘s an extremely diverse community.
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Degrees granted B.A., B.S., B.F.A., M.F.A., Mus.B. Music Performer’s Certificate Music Artists Diploma Majors (44) Acting Anthropology Art History Arts Management Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Cinema Studies Creative Writing Dance Drama Studies Dramatic Writing Economics Environmental Studies Film Graphic Design History Journalism Language and Culture Liberal Arts (individualized study) Liberal Studies* Liberal Studies: Arts* Liberal Studies: Communications/ Media Studies* Liberal Studies: Legal Studies* Literature Mathematics/Computer Science Media, Society, and the Arts Music Composition Music – Studio Production Music Performance – Instrumental Music Performance – Jazz Studies Music Performance – Vocal New Media Painting/Drawing Philosophy Photography Political Science Printmaking/Art of the Book Psychology Sculpture/3-D Media Sociology Theatre Design/Technology Visual Arts Women’s Studies * for transfer students Minors (29) Anthropology Art History Asian Studies Biology Chemistry Chinese Economics English and Comparative Literature Environmental Studies French Global Black Studies History Italian Jewish Studies Journalism Latin Studies Lesbian and Gay Studies Mathematics/Computer Science Media, Society, and the Arts Music Philosophy Philosophy and the Arts Philosophy of Science Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Visual Arts Women’s Studies
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Jonathon Stromberg Arcata, CA
Jonathan is studying to be a documentary filmmaker and is president of the Student Government Association (SGA). He puts his creative talents and leadership skills to use everyday. An advocate for student artists, Jonathan started a fund so that the SGA could buy and curate student artwork. He is inspired by his professors who push him to take creative risks in the development of his films, and is energized by the talents of all the friends he has made at Purchase.
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I made the right move from California to Purchase.
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Starting to think about college? Take a deep breath. Relax. Selecting a college is exciting and fun. Just stay in touch with who you are and what you are looking for, and you’re bound to find the college that fits you best. Take a close look at Purchase College. We are a very unique place, a learning community made up of interesting people who inspire each other everyday. Each of us was once where you are now—pondering college, wondering where we would fit in. You can read the stories of our students, alumni, and professors on our website. If you are ready to connect with us directly, our Admissions team is ready to help. When you want to take the next step, visit our campus. Keep searching and thinking about what you want to be. You might discover that Purchase is a good fit for you.
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