As envisioned when Purchase College was founded just over 50 years ago students in both the school of liberal arts and sciences and in the school of the arts (professional conservatory training programs in the visual, performing, and theatre arts) do collaborate, conspire with and inspire one another and faculty members offer outstanding knowledge and guidance.. Being close to New York City offers opportunities to study, perform and gain "real world" experience. Accessing the cultural life and entertainment the Metro area offers is easy to do by train and bus. The Neuberger Museum of Art, a leading venue of Modern, contemporary, and African art and the only teaching museum in the metropolitan New York area, as well as The Performing Arts Center, the major professional, non-profit arts presenter in the area, serve the general public in addition to the campus community. Purchase College offers immense opportunity to all who are willing to do their part to participate in all the college has to offer. Purchase College is an excellent place to develop your abilities to their highest and best use.