<p>So, yeah, any opinions about Notre Dame architecture vs. Syracuse?</p>
<p>At this point, I'm impossibly conflicted. I feel as if Syracuse will ultimately lead me to the type of architecture that I would like to work with. It is obviously a very good program, has distinguished professors, a lot of extras I like (study abroad, research, NY, etc), and what seems to be a very well balanced curriculum. Notre Dame has almost everything one would ask for in a "college experience," but I am unsure as to whether the traditional approach is for me. So, (preferred) college experience or (preferred) academic program? (now it sounds like a stupid question)</p>
<p>Any thoughts on ND and Syracuse?</p>
<p>i had the same decision to make, and after visiting ND i knew that ND was for me. I basically choose the college experience over the ranking system. I am not 100% convinced that ND is not as good as Syracuse. Those who I talked to said that the rankings are not a good level of testing for the level of the programs and a current system said that way the ND system is set-up it does not look as great as it actually is on the rankings. Plus Syracuse is 4th and ND is 10th, and ND is rising in the rankings. They also have a mandatory year in Italy, with an actual ND campus in Italy - you are taught by ND professors, etc, instead of meeting up with another “sister” college. In terms of the traditional approach - this is what they teach, but as a current student told me, “you need to know the rules before you break them,” and it also important to point out that modern architects have come out of ND. </p>
<p>ND is the ultimate college experience for a number of people. </p>
<p>Ask any more questions… I stayed over for several days (and slept one night in a dorm) at ND and visited Syracuse, so I may be able to answer any questions.</p>