Syracuse University Top Questions

The most frustrating thing about Syracuse University is none other than the cold weather! From below freezing temperatures all winter to daily snow, the weather eventually gets tiresome. There is also a lot of walking at this big university. Combine that with bad weather and below par plowing, and you may want to reconsider where to apply!

Syracuse is incredibly cold.

WEATHER, hands down

a lot of shit like the weather, fake ass discounts we get for basketball games, parking, etc.

Syracuse University is such an amazing school but its location is the most frustrating aspect of the school. Yes, we do get terrible weather in the winter and bipolar weather in the fall but thats just the cons of living in New York. Within the university there is always a postive and friendly vibe. The frustrating aspect of it is how close townees are to the university. People who arent affliated with the school often bully, rob or threaten Syracuse students in certain areas throughout the campus. It is frustrating waking up to emails about these crimes and being worried.

For me, it's keeping up with work, school, practicing, and sleeping. Time management is a skill I'm developing.

The most frustrating thing about Syracuse University is the fact that the campus is located on several hills and is very large. There is a lot of walking involved in everyday life.

Greek life dominates social events. If you're not in a frat or sorority, you may feel like you aren't getting the full college experience

The most frustrating thing about Syracuse is that it's a college that prides with diversity yet everyone who attends Syracuse will tell you otherwise. The greek life at the school dominates everything from what people wear, to what bags they carry, and even what computers they use. For the most part students here look the same, talk the same, and act the same. Even those students who do consider themselves diverse will fall into some sort of conformity whether it's the phone they use or the backpack they wear.

The most frustrating thing about my school is the cost of tuiton. It's very expensive, and it's hard to get financial aid.