Syracuse University Top Questions

Someone who does not like the cold and snow.

Someone who does not like the cold should be hesistant to join this school. Furthermore, as a transfer student, my initial impression was that the school had a very dominant Greek population. Therefore, if Greek life is not something you have any interest in, you may want to reconsider. However, the entire campus does not go Greek. Other than these two aspects, I have nothing but positive things to say about Syracuse from my brief time here over the last few weeks as a first semester transfer.

People who are not very social and don't enjoy being around large groups of people should definitely not attend Syracuse University. The amount of people here could overwhelm many of students who prefer being alone or living in a calmer environment.

Individuals who are unable to work hard and apply themselves to their full capability should not attend Syracuse University.

Student's who are afraid of a very large student body and of zero degree weather should not attend SU. People who are too intimidated to break out of their comfort zone and are too timid to meet new kinds of personalities should also not come here. If you are not willing to work really hard and don?t want to party harder afterwards, you shouldn?t attend SU either.

a very quiet, reserved person should not attend Syracuse. A student who doesnt like to speak his mind should also stay away from Syracuse

I have found at Syracuse that there is a place for everyone. Anyone can find a place where they belong there, as the school has so many diverse people. The only type of people who shouldn't go to Syracuse are those who can't stand the cold and snow!

Any student who is unprepared to work hard and also interact with others' thoughts and opinions.

A person who is not self driven should not attend Syracuse University because everything is pretty much up to you. As in several other colleges it is your responsibility to wake up on time and attend class, yet for students like myself who live far from home, it becomes a necessity to make wise decisions. Also, if you are dependent on your parents for simple things such as laundry and pocket money maybe going away from home to such a competitive institution is not fit for you. Self-control is also necessary when it comes to parties and hanging out.

If you lack the power to be self motivated, you shouldn't be at this school. No one will be looking over your shoulder to force you to do your work, and the school is certainly big enough that if you don't make your way, you could be lost. You need to have self discipline to be here.

Someone who doesn't have their own opinions--you need to have a good idea of what you stand for. However, there are so many different types of people that it doesn't really matter.

People who are not focused on the work, or open to new ideas and interested in higher learning should not attend Syracuse University.

looking for diversity easily, some small classes but not all, those who prefer warm weather and don't like large schools, those who don't like hills

A person that is willing to work and study hard.

A narrow-minded person should not be able to attend Syracuse University. There is so much diversity within a "typical college campus," which does not make it a typical college campus--I guess. Over fifty percent of undergraduates live outside of New York, so there are people who come from all different backgrounds. There are people of different races, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, even different countries, who choose to attend SU. A narrow-minded person would not appreciate the culture SU manages to bring in every year through the undergraduates.

A person who wants to be close to home, continue living at home, a small campus should not attend this school. A person who dislikes loud people during weekends and night time should also not attend this school.

someone who wants a more specialized academic route...less diverse, in a more rural/suburban atmosphere, in a place that isn't cold.

Honestly I think that anyone could flourish in the environment Syracuse University provides. There are literally outelets for all types of people with all types of interests. And if someone is interested in an activity that is not offered, it is extremely easy to create a club.

Someone who wants to be in small classes. Someone who doesn't have much school spirit or isn't into athletics.

If you're planning on coming to Syracuse just to party, don't waste your time and (parent's) money. I've met a good number of students who don't go to class, study, or do any work; they're only here for the social life. College is about your future, and while it's good to have fun, there are many people in the world who wish they had the opportunities we're wasting by spending our time partying.