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Meet the Class of 2027

You can feel the buzz of excitement in the air as the Class of 2027 begins its Union journey. In preparation for the new year, we sent out a survey to first year students to get to know all about them—their likes and dislikes, favorite shows, music they jam out to and more. Get to know the Class of 2027 and see some of the survey responses that we received.

How far are you traveling from home to attend Union?

38% - less than 3 hours
35% - 3-7 hours
27% - more than 7 hours

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, how far are you traveling from home to attend Union?: 38% - less than 3 hours 35% - 3-7 hours 27% - more than 7 hours

Honk if you love Union

Volleyball players having fun at a college-sponsored event.

What are you most looking forward to about coming to Union? (top 2 answers)

1. Meeting new people and making friends

2. Starting classes and studying what I’m interested in

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, what are you most looking forward to about coming to Union? (top 2 answers): 1. Meeting new people and making friends 2. Starting classes and studying what I’m interested in

Are you a dog person or a cat person?

69% are dog people

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, are you a dog or cat person?: 69% are dog people

A students paints young child's face at a community activity

Cheering at Minerva Olympics

What's your favorite season?

42% - fall
25%- summer
20%- winter
13%- spring

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, what's your favorite season?: 42% - fall 25% - summer 20% - winter 13% - spring

What show are you binge watching this summer? (top 5 answers)

1. The Summer I Turned Pretty
2. Criminal Minds
3. New Girl
4. The Witcher
5. Shameless

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, what show are you binge watching this summer? (top 5 answers): 1. The Summer I Turned Pretty 2. Criminal Minds 3. New Girl 4. The Witcher 5. Shameless

A student guards the net during a game of soccer

Strolling down Jay Street during an pre-orientation outing.

Which are you hitting up before your 9 a.m. class: Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts?

61% prefer Starbucks to Dunkin Donuts

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, which are you hitting up before your 9 a.m. class: Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts?: 61% prefer Starbucks to Dunkin Donuts

Which is better - chocolate or vanilla?

65% prefer chocolate to vanilla

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, which is better, chocolate or vanilla ice cream?: 65% prefer chocolate to vanilla

Person sitting on ground wearing a shirt that says it starts with a spark

Students engaged in a fun activity that involves getting underneath a giant parachute.

It's spring break! What is your ideal vacation location? (top 5 answers)

1. The beach
2. Mexico
3. Greece
4. The Bahamas
5. Japan

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, It's spring break! What is your ideal vacation location? (top 5 answers): 1. The beach 2. Mexico 3. Greece 4. The Bahamas 5. Japan

Are you more likely to schedule a class at 8 a.m. or 4 p.m.?

54% would choose an 8 a.m. class over a 4 p.m. class

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, are you more likely to schedule a class at 8 a.m. or 4 p.m. ?: 54% would choose an 8 a.m. class over a 4 p.m. class

Two students that participated in field games pose for the camera.

Students participating in group activity that involves raising hands while seated in the grass.

Who is your favorite musical artist? (solo or group) (top 5 answers)

1. Taylor Swift
2. Coldplay
3. The Weeknd
4. Noah Kahan
5. Harry Styles

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, are you a dog or cat person?: Who is your favorite musical artist? (solo or group)? (top 5 answers): 1. Taylor Swift 2. Coldplay 3. The Weeknd 4. Noah Kahan 5. Harry Styles

Did you join Threads this summer?

84% did not join Threads

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, did you join threads?: 84% did not join Threads

Students talking a selfie while in downtown Schenectady.

Students engaged in fun activity that involves slowly entering and exiting a hooped ring.

You're going out to eat with some new friends you made at Pre-Orientation! What type of food do you choose? (top 3 answers)

1. Japanese/sushi
2. Italian
3.Mexican

This graphic contains the following text in response to the question, What type of food do you choose while eating out with friends? (top 3 answers): 1. Japanese/sushi 2. Italian 3. Mexican

And the most important question on everyone's mind - Barbie or Oppenheimer?

62% prefer Barbie over Oppenheimer

Barbie new graphic

Students hanging around in residence hall