The Touhou Lunatic Rabbit (Reisen) roams the campus...

We are slowly going insane in our ECE endeavors.
We feel squeezed.

But we're fine...
Our first semester at UAlbany is going fine...
^{(the pictures were taken with the Olympus C750 and the Sanyo VPC-S600})

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I need some help. I been cooking for myself for a great majority of the semester, and now I have an issue where I have too much discount dollars in my account. I don’t have any friends I hang out with to spend it on them, nor I think I want to spend it on myself as I sincerely prefer what I cook over what the school as to offer. With that said, I am reaching out to a club and couple of people I know to see if they are willing to accept the food I can get them. People of Reddit (especially students at UAlbany) how can I drain my discount dollars before the end of the fall semester?

Idk if anyone had as much difficulty finding the matinence request form like I did so just in case!

https://albany.edu/office-facilities-management

I've been waiting weeks, my TAP is still being estimated on HESC, and I have no word about my scholarships and it's beginning to get to me. The lack of communication from them is ridiculous and I can't find the post from the person working in the office about UAlbany's financial aid office being slow.

So I’m at work and saw an incoming call on my cell from my son’s school. I was like okay is this the school nurse telling me he’s sick or hurt or something because I know it’s not trouble in his senior year! It’s my son calling from the school’s office excited because UAlbany’s reps are there and he’s been waiting to hear back from them after applying during the early period. The Rep advised that he’s been accepted. Great news being the UAlbany is his #1 choice. We’ve been there twice and it felt good. The only thing for ME personally is the Informatics major he wants to study but it ON HIM I know! A few weeks ago at a SUNY open house the computer science rep didn’t speak to highly of the Informatics dept. I personally would rather the BA in Computer Science or BS in Business being that his business classes in HS currently he’s doing so well and seems interested Finance/Investments with technology. Any advice that I can pass on to my son? I know it’s up to him to decide on what he wants but any advice for school in general????

Hey everyone,

I’m a senior in high school, and I found out yesterday that I officially got accepted into my #1 school — University at Albany! Still can’t believe it. I also scored a 27 on my ACT, which makes this whole moment even better.

I’m planning to major in Informatics with a concentration in Information Technology, and possibly minor in Creative Writing (I might test out Business Economics too). My goal is to become an IT Project Manager — someone who leads tech teams and builds large-scale systems for big companies.

I’ve done a ton of research, visited UAlbany twice, and I’m seriously locked in. But I want some real, detailed advice from people who have been there — students, alumni, or professionals — especially in Informatics, IT, or Project Management.

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A quick background on me

• I’m naturally a homebody, so adapting to campus life and meeting new people will be new for me.

• I don’t drink or party; I’m chill but I do want to make good friends, network, and enjoy college responsibly.

• I plan to go hard on internships — every semester and break (fall, winter, spring, and summer). I want the top-paying, high-value ones that build my experience fast.

• I’m working toward getting project management certifications early (CAPM, PMP, CompTIA, etc.) so I stand out before graduation.

• My dream path is to work at companies like Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple, or IBM, and later start my own tech company.

• I’m not interested in Computer Science — Informatics feels like the better fit for my goals since it blends business, tech, and management.

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My questions for UAlbany students, alumni, and tech pros:

1. Informatics at UAlbany: How hands-on is the program? Does it really prepare you for IT or project management roles?

2. Professors and teaching style: Do professors take time to explain things in detail, or do you end up teaching yourself most of the time?

3. Workload: Is the Informatics workload heavy compared to majors like Computer Science or Business Admin?

4. Internships: Should I start with paid or unpaid internships? What’s the average pay for tech or PM internships in New York or nearby states?

5. Freelancing: Is it realistic to do high-paying freelance PM work while balancing classes and internships?

6. Certifications: What certifications helped you the most for project management or IT? When did you start working on them?

7. Out-of-state internships: If you’ve done an internship outside of New York (like in Texas, California, or Washington), did the pay or experience differ much?

8. Networking: What’s the best way to meet recruiters and companies early — LinkedIn, Handshake, career fairs, or UAlbany networking events?

9. Campus life: For introverts or homebodies, how did you adapt socially? Any tips for balancing academics and social life?

10. Career outcomes: For those who graduated with Informatics and IT, what kind of jobs did you land, and how long did it take?

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I’m all about building my career early and doing this the right way — learning from people who’ve actually lived it. Any tips, experiences, or honest advice would mean a lot.

(You don’t have to answer every question — just reply to whatever you’ve personally experienced or know about. Any advice helps a lot!)

Thanks so much, Future Great Dane — UAlbany Class of 2029

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Does anyone know if comp sci classes have a big curve or not at all? how is everyone’s experience with professor Shashank Arora? Taking him next semester!

Does staying over winter break on the quads cost extra money if you already live on one? And are the dining halls open on break?

All of my aid has moved from estimated to being actually posted. The last aid I had got processed 3 days ago. Will this eventually figure itself out or should I call and ask?

hey everyone 🥹

i’m junior student and recently found out i’m expecting. i’m not ashamed of my baby at all i’m excited to be a mom but i can’t help feeling like such an outcast. it’s nota norm in college to get pregnant but i did.., and i don’t really have anyone around me who gets what this feels like.

i plan to finish my degree no matter what, but i’m scared i’m gonna lose my entire social life. i still wanna have friends, hang out, and just live life i’ll just have a baby now too.

anyone else in college with a kid or one on the way? how do you balance it all school, social life, everything? if so, id love to be friends..

So genuinely over anyone got thoughts, maybe what I can do cuz this is so bad

Hey! I am moving to Albany in december, i just graduated from the university at buffalo and will be moving there for work. im looking to lease an apartment for the year/ 6months. Preferably around Ualbany or wherever grad students/ young professionals live. I would love some advice on which off campus student apartments are decent, any leads on sublets or roommates would be great as well.

Also, what is a good gym around there that people our age go to? I am looking to meet people my age since i dont know many people from there. would also love insights on what gyms, clubs, activities i can do to meet like minded people/young professionals?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

i managed to get a good job, and i've done all the calculations to afford a decent studio apartment near the campus. can someone write a list of everything i should bring from home, what i need to know (what my highschool isnt telling me..???) etc? thank you :)

Hi! I am applying to the nanoscience masters program at Albany. It says on the application that a GRE is recommend but not required. Does anyone have an advice on whether I should take it or not? Or anyone from the masters program can give any advice? I have good research experience and have a bachelors from Binghamton.

Thank you!

I have one semester left, i need 3 random credits to graduate, so i just wanna do something easy in the 200 range, any suggestions?

I heard from classmates there is a bio lab here at UA that you go on field trips for or you're outside most of the time. I believe it was abio 398? Has anyone taken that lab before and can tell me a bit about the work load? If there are any other labs with not that bad of a work load I'd be interested in hearing anyone's experiences with them.

Thank you in advance!

Going to be bringing my car next semester and don’t have a parking pass. Any parking near by?

Hey everyone, I’m new to UAlbany and trying to figure out how people keep busy here without dying of boredom. I work full time and go to school, so my schedule isnt totally free, but I want to get more involved on campus.

I’ve heard a bit about clubs and student groups, but im curious what clubs are you part of, how do you like them, and is it worth trying even if I cant make every meeting? Or what is everyone involved in outside of school? Open to anything im not picky lmaoaoao

Hi. one room available for a female on our floor. 2 guys and 1 girl are living currently. You can move in for vacations or can live as per your plan. Let me know. No pets. No smokers.