Devine
Syracuse University is an amazing school, I think it really depends on your personality to determine how one will adapt. I am pretty outgoing but I am not to active and many things but I have enjoyed my four years here because people are so friendly and open to meeting new people. The one downfall is that Syracuse University is very segregated, I think that it serves as a major downfall. As for the classes I have loved almost every single one of my classes, I think that there are so many different courses even courses outside of my major that have impacted me life drastically.
Michael
Overall, Syracuse University is a healthy environment for a young mind to grow that gives you a balanced education without forcing students to take too many "unnecessary" classes. As a student in Newhouse, the communications school here at Syracuse, I feel I am getting a no-nonsense education that focuses more on real-world experience than hours and hours of writing papers on theories. Rather than think about how people write movies or relay the news, Syracuse University kids are actually filming projects or reporting the latest events. Overall, students seem to love SU. Even though the mascot is a giant orange ball, there is an immense amount of pride over our education as well as our athletic department. You'll notice how I continually used the word "our" when referring to the school; that's because here at SU, you really do get a sense of family and community that I don't think happens at many other schools.
Olivia
The best thing about Syracuse is its size, its not too big and not too small. You can walk across campus and see a few people you know, just enough to make you feel comfortable. You will never feel like everybody knows everything about you. The city of Syracuse is one of the most boring places in the world, fortunately, there is always something to do on campus, so you never actually have to venture into the city. The school spirit here is incredible! I have never been someone to care about sports, but the spirit is contagious and you can't help but to be proud to wear orange!
Braden
Great school. Worth the price! Many opportunities through SU!
Erika
I genuinely love Syracuse University. It is the perfect combination of athletics and academics...great, notable academic programs, as well as top competing men and women's athletic teams (and basketball games are the best!). Both academics and athletics are competitive. And while you are obviously here for an education, if athletics aren't your thing...there is still so much the SU has to offer. There are so many extracurricular clubs, programs and community involvement to get involved with.
The school itself is beautiful. It is a private school and the buildings look like that of an ivy league. Everything on campus is so easily accessible. Classes are all at most a ten minute walk and the quad is the centerpiece of the campus. It is not too big, and not too small...the right amount of students that you get to meet new people, while still bumping into that familiar face. Buses can definitely get you everywhere and anywhere you need to be (although if you live on South Campus- give yourself some extra time to get to campus in case they fill up).
Alumni is very involved and wants to help current students succeed. During your time here, you will meet a lot of great amazing faculty that can serve as mentors to you. SU gives you all the tools and more in order to succeed; it's up to you what you choose to do with itl
Oh, and...Orange Pride lasts forever!
Erika
I genuinely love Syracuse University. It is the perfect combination of athletics and academics...great, notable academic programs, as well as top competing men and women's athletic teams (and basketball games are the best!). Both academics and athletics are competitive. And while you are obviously here for an education, if athletics aren't your thing...there is still so much the SU has to offer. There are so many extracurricular clubs, programs and community involvement to get involved with.
The school itself is beautiful. It is a private school and the buildings look like that of an ivy league. Everything on campus is so easily accessible. Classes are all at most a ten minute walk and the quad is the centerpiece of the campus. It is not too big, and not too small...the right amount of students that you get to meet new people, while still bumping into that familiar face. Buses can definitely get you everywhere and anywhere you need to be (although if you live on South Campus- give yourself some extra time to get to campus in case they fill up).
Alumni is very involved and wants to help current students succeed. During your time here, you will meet a lot of great amazing faculty that can serve as mentors to you. SU gives you all the tools and more in order to succeed; it's up to you what you choose to do with itl
Oh, and...Orange Pride lasts forever!
Penelope
Great school if you get into Newhouse, Whitman, the I school, the architecture school or VPA (college of visual and performing arts). I feel that that the school gives a great advantage to those in Whitman and especially Newhouse. If you're a sports person, cuse is a great school. A lot of people go to football games, even though we really suck. Our basketball team is amazing. The city itself is kind of disappointing. The city is not big at all, the only thing to really do downtown is eat or go to bars. Students are kind of limited to the campus, unless you have a car and can drive to other places. The biggest con about Cuse is the weather. We possibly have the worst weather in the entire planet. I literally walked through a blizzard last year to take my finals. Because Syracuse is known for their snow, classes are rarely canceled, as they hire people to plow the snow and put salt on the ground. However, it is so hard to leave your warm house/dorm if its negative degrees outside. The fall is beautiful, but the winter literally lasts til April, sometimes even later.
Antonya
I love Syracuse University. I think it's very diverse and I'm meeting so many amazing people and I have so many opportunities. Also, the networks that I have and will always have makes for a prideful sense. The size is perfect and people always say oh you go to 'CUSE?! I know that my family is proud. There is so much to do, places to go, people to see. I am never bored. And most of all I've made phenomenal friends.
Seth
Well, I really enjoy some parts and really do not enjoy others. The snow might be charming, but a winter that lasts months really gets old. Some professors, in Newhouse, Maxwell, Architecture, etc, are really fantastic and will make you learn and progress. Others, however, are not as great. The same goes for students. Some are intelligent and questioning while others are... not. The athletics are a lot of fun, basketball especially. The town is lacking, although it does have character. There is much to do on campus, but not a whole lot to do off.
Mike
SU Moves to the liberal left – no longer the politically independent school it once was!
Twenty years ago or even ten years ago, Syracuse was well respected and known for its rich traditions, competitive currilicums, competitive sports programs and was independent and maintained a politically neutral stance. Students received a quality education without indoctrination, but as they say “all good things must come to an end”.
Today the Syracuse Board of Trustees has a vastly different makeup. The Board of Trustees sets the schoo