—Mohammad Haeri, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department
"Here, you're not a number. You get personal attention. Our dean and the president know me by name, and I'm sure that they know most of us. It feels great to spend five years of your life here and find yourself a member of a big family.
I can't imagine a better situation for a graduate student. You get a stipend to do your own research. The work hours are very flexible, and working in lab is fun. I had offers from five well-known schools in the US. I took everything into account and made my choice. I am very happy about my decision to attend SUNY Upstate. It's not the college name, the size of the department, or the big stadium on the campus that matters. What matters is being in the company of good, talented people and having their attention which helps you succeed.
People in my lab are from eight different countries; this is the meaning of diversity. You have the opportunity to learn about different cultures in such an environment. We have several cultural events throughout the year, and my favorite is the annual international food festival."
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—Ikenna Anaka (Ike) College of Medicine; Co-vice President, Student National Minority Association (2008-2009)
"SUNY Upstate Medical University has expanded me intellectually as well as culturally. The diverse dynamics of the student body not only sets the foundation for unique relationships but also exciting experiences.
The relationships and friendships I've developed here create a warm atmosphere which constructs a comfortable environment suitable for learning. The instructors are approachable and accommodate all different types of students from all different types of backgrounds. Students share a common bond for obtaining knowledge to utilize and advance to the next exceptional level. The SUNY Upstate student body represents a family. For me, it's a home away from home."
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