I attended Dowling College in the echoes of the great recession because I, like many others, had a difficult time finding employment. I completed my Master's Degree in education and it was the best decision I could have made. I am currently working in the state of Georgia for one of the largest universities in the south and I couldn't be happier or more content. Dowling paved the way for me to have the career that I always dreamed of and to be able to be involved in the education field. The professors I had at Dowling were the best I've had in my life, and I've attending three other universities. They were so knowledgeable and approachable on a myriad of topics, that it made my education so enjoyable and valuable.

I've been at Dowling College for over 20 years. It's a great place. Our students, faculty, staff and administration are all dedicated to working together to make Dowling a wonderful place to learn and grow - and that's what Dowling is! We are proud of our alumni and enjoy staying in touch with them as they move on to build exciting and successful careers. We also love meeting and working with new students each semester. The campus atmosphere is excellent, with live plays, music concerts and recitals in the PAC and a wide variety of sporting events to enjoy either as a participant or a spectator; we also have numerous honor societies, clubs and teams on campus. Overall, 5/5 stars for Dowling College!

When I was working towards my bachelor's degree at Dowling College I was in a stage of my life where I needed guidance. Being a philosophy major, I was still deciding on what I wanted to pursue after my undergraduate degree and in what direction my life was heading. The support I received from the philosophy department, however, fostered my intellectual growth and drive to succeed to the point that I went on to receive a graduate degree, enter the field of finance, and teach college philosophy myself. Calling Dowling the "personal college" isn't just a gimmick; it truly captures the essence of the faculty's desire to contribute to the lives of their students in any way that they can. I say with confidence that if it weren't for many of the professors that helped me along my undergraduate journey, I wouldn't be as successful as I am today. In fact, I still keep in touch with many of them, and they all continue to be as influential now as they were back then. I highly recommend Dowling College to anyone seeking an atmosphere filled with knowledge, care, and the development of lasting relationships.

I loved going to college here! To be completely honest, the four years I spent at Dowling were the best college experience I could ask for. I am a soon-to-graduate Ph.D. student (5th year) in the Materials Science and Engineering Dept at Stony Brook University and I feel that my major in chemistry and minor in biology/math really prepared me for graduate school, giving me a complete background to be able to tackle more advanced classes and research work. I believe that individual people make their own experiences. Entering college shouldn’t be treated as an endpoint where you just sit in classes and never try to challenge yourself. College is certainly a journey that is enriched when you join clubs and perhaps even take on a small research project in a topic you’re interested in. Pretty much every science (and humanities) professor I had was excellent – well versed in their field and able to explain things clearly and with patience. I felt the best parts of Dowling were the small class sizes and the availability/accessibility of the professors to meet one on one for homework help or just to discuss career plans. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this school to anyone, as long as they realize that education does take significant effort on the part of the student – you get out what you put in!

Dowling College is a very personal college where the professors take the time to learn each students name and personality; the student isn't just another I.D. number at this institution. The professors go above and beyond to help students; these are true educators dedicated to doing everything in their powers to help students, rather than just teaching their classes and going home. I had an incident where I got an unfair grade from a professor, and my academic adviser, Dr. Karp, helped contact the professor during the break between semesters, ultimately resulting in my getting the proper grade.