<p>I have heard some pretty bad things about the environment at SU. I plan on applying as another target school because I got deferred at my ED School (Lehigh). After all of my research, Syracuse has been moving up on my list, but like I said I have heard some pretty bad things about it, Especially the surrounding area. If anyone could just give me some insight as to what life is like ( Campus activities, surrounding area, academics, Job Placement, Frat Life ect) that would be great</p>
<p>interestingly, we found the surrounding area of Lehigh kind of similar to Syracuse except at Syracuse there is sooo much going on right on campus one doesn’t really notice as much…</p>
<p>My daughter is at Syracuse-Newhouse; applied and accepted to Lehigh…she really loved Lehigh all around but couldn’t pass up Newhouse; academically smart kids at both schools but Syracuse has more diversity in terms of the kinds of academic kids accepted; it really runs the gamut from top of the class down to kids who just slipped by in high school; but with 12,000 students it is not difficult to find people of like mind…</p>
<p>job placement: one of the largest alumni networks in the New York area </p>
<p>I am a freshman. The area around campus isn’t great, but the campus is very safe. There is plenty of stuff going on so you don’t really need to venture off campus. Job placement is excellent and academics are strong in some particular specialty schools. I have encountered students who were valedictorians of their class, and others who hardly worked in high school. Frat life is very big on campus. There are always huge parties every weekend and there are many parties on south and off-campus houses. But, if you do not like drinking there is no pressure. A few people on my floor have never been drunk before in their life, and I know many people who go to parties but do not drink.<br>
And Rodney is correct about the weather. The weather isn’t great, but it hasn’t been too bad this year. We have only had a little bit of snow and it hasn’t been too cold. If weather is one of your primary concerns, go somewhere else. I have many friends from California and the south who handle the cold fine. Get a Northface, good gloves, and a warm hat.</p>
<ul>
<li>The surrounding Syracuse area is pretty crappy AT FIRST, but… utilize the free bus system and go downtown, you’ll find some pretty neat boutiques, restaurants, and galleries. Also, you can go see plays, musicals, comedians, and shows like Cirque du Soleil come to Syracuse so its not too bad.</li>
<li>Bring a bike! You can bike to surrounding parks, reservations, Le Moyne College, and just explore the city!</li>
<li>Greek life is huge. There’s social, service, honors, business, science, music frats and more. Just about everything has some kinda greek life too it. It’s a good way to meet people, and there’s something for everyone.</li>
<li>Syracuse has a TON of clubs/campus activies so get involved! </li>
<li>Weather isn’t too bad. I almost didn’t choose Syracuse cause of the weather. But make sure you bring a raincoat, winter coat, hat, boots, and gloves and you’ll survive. </li>
<li>SU really emphasizes job placement. September and October are always full of resume critiques, career fairs, and interviewing skill sessions. Also, there’s always a huge posting of job openings/internships all year round. Very helpful!</li>
</ul>
<p>My overall tip: Get involved and meet people or you’re going to hate college</p>
<p>I do not attend Syracuse so i would not have first hand knowledge on the sports environment. I just know that SU is a big sports school because of espn, but can someone go into more detail for NKBaseballbum1. He wants to know about the atmosphere there and aren’t sports a big part of that</p>