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Syracuse University

How this student rated the school
Educational QualityB Faculty AccessibilityB
Useful SchoolworkB- Excess CompetitionF
Academic SuccessD+ Creativity/ InnovationC
Individual ValueF University Resource UseA-
Campus Aesthetics/ BeautyA- FriendlinessF
Campus MaintenanceA- Social LifeC-
Surrounding CityC Extra CurricularsB
SafetyA+
Describes the student body as:

Describes the faculty as:
Friendly, Condescending

Male
Quite Bright
Lowest Rating
Excess Competition
F
Highest Rating
Safety
A+
He cares more about Friendliness than the average student.
Date: Jun 20 2011
Major: Business - Management and Administration (This Major's Salary over time)
I have been a student at Syracuse University this past year. I will start with the positives. Syracuse has a nice campus, has many places on-campus and off-campus (Marshall Street) to eat, and the GPA given to students typically reflects the work you put into it. The Honors Program was an enjoyable experience, and Syracuse offers many concerts, speeches, and activities throughout the year (you just have to be proactive and find them). However, I am transferring next year for a number of reasons. Although there are definitely exceptions, Syracuse University typically treats students as numbers and not as individuals. For example, (and this is a real story), I walked into my communication teacher's office hours (which is time he is suppose to set aside for student's questions and concerns) and when I knocked on the door and asked him if he could help me, he simply replied "Quickly," and acted condescending throughout my meeting with him. I could not have been treated worse either when I called my home college (Whitman) to let them know I would not be returning. Also, if you are a highly motivated student who truly works hard, I would strongly suggest you to attend another college that fosters a more academic atmosphere, although NewHouse would be your best option at Syracuse. Socially, I don't drink that much. If you are planning on coming to Syracuse and you don't drink, good luck. There is really nothing to do (besides going to the Carousel Mall on the weekends which gets old extremely fast) besides drinking and going to parties. I have nothing wrong with going to parties and having a fun time, but I find doing JUST that every weekend is lame. There is more to college and life than beer and liquor honestly. Many people at Syracuse don't get that. Here are some other aspects of Syracuse that prospective students may like to know about:

1) The food- The food/ dining halls really aren't that bad. Although everyone get's sick of it by the end of the year, I have to admit it is pretty good. A lot of options are available even for vegetarians/vegans

2) The weather- Yes, the weather is not pleasant, especially in the winter, but you can get through it. Sledding and snow ball fights are always fun

3) The city- The surrounding city is, unfortunately, depressing. It really is poverty stricken and there is nothing to do there or nowhere to go besides one or two nice restaurants (Pastabilities).

4) Sporting Events- Football games are alright, but basketball games are not-surprisingly amazing! If you do plan on going to Syracuse, at least get season tickets for basketball

5) People at S.U.- It is hard to stereotype the thousands of undergrads at S.U., but for the most part it is a very diverse population. If you want a more diverse school, come to S.U. for sure! Many people keep to themselves, but at the same time if you are out going enough I don't think you should have a problem meeting friends. To be honest though, the sorority girls seem to pop up everywhere on campus, which can get annoying. This is a bigger Greek school than people think coming into it

Although I have had amazing times at Syracuse, my overall mediocre experience there has led me to transfer. For the prospective students who work hard in school and truly care about academics and the overall college experience, PLEASE read this review and realize that there are MANY other academically superior options than Syracuse. It was a good place to start ( I learned a lot in and out of the classroom) but there is really more meaningful places that can really feel like "home." I just never felt that at Syracuse University.

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