When it comes to choosing majors, there are two kinds of students. One group knows from the get go exactly what they want to study and do after they graduate. The other isn't completely sure yet—or is in between two or three fields of study—and not ready to declare a specific major. If you fall into that latter group, there’s a good chance you will be entering undecided. And if that’s case, you might be a little (okay, a lot) nervous about it. Good news! This guide is for you.

Year after year, students choose Siena College because they want an education that isn't just about textbooks and homework assignments. They want an education that prepares them for life; an experience that makes them wise beyond their years and sends them out into the world with a degree that employers respect. How do we provide them with such an experience? What sets Siena apart from other colleges?

To learn about the value of a Siena education and find out the answers to these questions, click here or on the image below. 

As we said in our first campus visit post, there are several ways to make the most of college tours when you first arrive. Been there, done that? At Siena, we strongly believe in revisits. If you’re serious about a college, it pays to return to campus and look for anything you weren’t able to see last time, and ask follow-up questions. You probably have your own checklist of what to see and inquire about, but here are three more not-so-obvious things you may want to check out on your next trip:

Ask any employer about what they look for on recent grads’ resumes, and they’ll likely tell you that internships rank high, really high. After all, internships give students hands-on, real world, beyond-the-classroom experiences that prepare them for full-time jobs. In addition, students often develop relationships with mentors at internships and learn valuable workplace lessons they can carry with them for the rest of their careers. Can’t beat that, right? So, as you choose where to matriculate, be sure to inquire about internship placements. As the Assistant Director for Employer Relations here at Siena College’s Career Center, I can say without a doubt that Siena is pretty exceptional in this arena. 

On behalf of the Siena College community, we wish you and your family happy, happy holidays filled with good cheer, great memories and acceptance letters to Siena. :)

It’s about time you meet a couple current students here on the blog. Why? Because they’re awesome, of course, but also because they have a unique perspective on what Siena College can offer its students. They’re in the heart of it, right now, going through the Siena experience. And if you’re still undecided about where you’d like to spend the next four years, their words could help point you in the right direction.

Did November 15 sneak up on you? We hope not, but if it did, we have good news. We’ve extended the deadline for Siena College’s Fast Forward application to January 5.

Siena students are a lot of things—smart, driven, kind, funny, athletic—okay, okay, you get the idea. But perhaps above everything, if you were to ask any Siena grad to describe the student body here, one word you’d probably hear is “giving.” 

Calling all college students who are thinking about transferring! If you’re reading this, there's a good chance you're interested in finishing up your degree at Siena College—and to that we say, welcome home. In October, we shelled out some advice to help make the transferring process easier. Now, we’d like to share with you a few insights from some Siena graduates and current students, all transfers, about why they transferred or what their experience was like.

If you’re interested in Siena College but are concerned about cost, our financial aid staff wants you to know this: we’re committed to making Siena affordable and are here to help you and your family through the financial aid process. We invite you to sign up for a live video chat about making college affordable and financial aid on December 10 here.