Town Gown

From Journalism80

Proposal

I plan to uncover what effects that the town of Hempstead has on Hofstra University's campus, what the surrounding area really has to offer, and why it doesn't have such a "college town" vibe, compared to other schools, like Syracuse University for example. I ultimately want to juxtapose the 2 schools, and see what affect it has, negative and positive on the college experience, as well as economically for the businesses who decide to set up shop right off campus.

Key Information

Hofstra University is a private University, located in the heart of Hempstead, New York. The total university enrollment in 2007 is 12,700 people (that includes part-time undergraduate, graduate, and School of Law). The campus is 240 acres, with 112 buildings sprawled across the entire area. There are 17 restaurants on campus, along with 500 cultural events per year (http://www.hofstra.edu/CampusL/Culture/index_Culture.cfm). Surrounding Hofstra’s campus holds the town of Hempstead, with an estimated population of 56,554.

What's ahead

I plan to see what actually is available directly off campus for students, (within walking distance) and juxtapose those stores/restaurants with Syracuse University’s campus- a school that (among other things) is known for having the “college town” feel to it.