Summary

Stoney Brook University is in Stoney Brook, New York. The ideal student for this college follows the philosophy behind the history of the state of New York which is known as the “melting pot” of the United States. The idea behind this university is a diverse atmosphere so the ideal student for Stoney Brook is diversified and doesn’t fit a particular mold. The goal of this website is to grab the attention of a student that prefers a diverse environment and would like to further their education in multiple aspects. It shows not only education but also the different clubs, activities, and outings that the school offers. A student that wants a multitude of educational opportunities in addition to a cultured type of scenery would want to attend this institution.

Analysis

Stoney Brook University’s website begins with a bright opening allowing students to be grabbed the minute they open it up. It reads “GAME CHANGER SBU is selected as an anchor institution for the New York Climate Change.” Immediately you are shown that the school has studied the environment and is concerned not only about the world the students are growing to function in. A case study has been done on the kids of students they want to attract and have tried to accommodate. It then goes into the current events going on at the school to allow new students to see what goes on at the university. When looking into the About section students can look further into the institution that they are thinking of applying to. In the overview, the website summarizes the school’s mission and some of the accolades of the school showing that they are New York’s number one public university, that they are within the top 80 national universities, and that they were awarded Forbes America’s Top Colleges in 2022. The purpose of this is to grab the reader’s attention and convince them to further investigate. After this section, the history section is shown which gives a brief overview of the historical aspects of the university. It tells the reader about the university’s humble beginnings and the growth that has occurred since then. It also informs them about how it is now “one of the nation’s important centers of learning and scholarship- carrying out the mandate given by the State Board of Regents in 1960 to become a university they would “stand with the finest in the country.” This is a way to show the humble beginning of the institution and how it has developed into one of the best schools in the country that some of the more famous people in the world. It’s a story of not only historical importance but also triumph and growth and the purpose of telling it is that it could persuade students to attend not only for historical value and people but also for the inspiration that comes from humble beginnings. The site then informs the reader of the geographical interest of the college. Stating that it is “60 miles east of Manhattan and west of Montauk Point and only a short distance to the Atlantic beaches of the south shore and the vineyards of the East End and that it has a four-season climate tempered by proximity to the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound.” The purpose information could be used to persuade students that are interested in a specific type of environment or geographical location. Those who want an environment that would allow them to experience the big city without having to be constantly immersed in city living would be persuaded by this geographical opportunity. A case study has shown that this is the preference of students that attend this university. The reader is then told about the mission of the school. The purpose of this is to possibly persuade students with similar goals to see that their goals match that of the school showing that they would be a good fit. After this, in the remaining sections, we are told about the type of educational institutions and campus life. This case study has shown that students will be more open to a diverse university with an array of different possibilities. Knowing this the university has displayed them for new students to see to persuade them into attending this university.

Response

While there are several reasons that I would go to this college like the location, diversity, and the large number of educational opportunities and clubs I personally just do not feel like it would be the best fit for me. I like that it’s located around beaches and the city but sixty miles from the city is too far from the city for my liking. I would’ve wanted a more immersive view of city life where things are in walking or at least Uber the distance considering that I could not bring my car to campus with me. I also do not prefer beaches that include the Atlantic Ocean. While beaches are nice, I’ve been to New York and the beaches surrounding it do not tend to be the cleanest which does not make it a bargaining point for me. The historical aspect is nice but not one that sways me enough to want to attend the institution. Not only that but while the educational and diversified aspects are also nice it does not exactly make the college stick out to me. Many colleges and universities are heavily diverse with a wide range of educational opportunities. The world is a very large place you could meet anyone at any college doing anything. They are also specifically known for the major I would like to gain a bachelor’s in if I am planning on attending a somewhat prestigious institution, I want my education there to be more than in name only. I would want it to be more formally recognized in the field I plan on entering. Lastly, to be frank, I do not enjoy New York living. I lived there as a child before my family moved and honestly, it is just not my preference not only that, but my family is here, and I just couldn’t see myself moving that far away from them to a state that I am personally not that fond of. So, while Stoney Brook University is a very well-established institution, I just personally feel like it would not be the one for me.

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