Is Binghamton or University Buffalo more suitable for me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Binghamton University - SUNY
1

<p>usually people start with what majors they want or what careers they see themselves in. sadly, I have no real certainty in my interests or skills, except that i like being creative but i don't know if my interest will hold (i have considered architecture, animation, illustration, some form of applied arts; but i've stopped my craft since highschool ended. i have some personal projects but haven't really worked on them, though i'm taking them more personally now than i did in high school mostly cause in HS it was homework).
i've never had a job in my life (go ahead and judge D:<). so i don't know what type of college environment will benefit me the most, but i know i want a college that sort of forces me to get me "out" there, like everyone else does. </p>

<p>for starters, i didn't even know Bing was difficult to enter, so reputation doesn't matter to me. I skimmed through the undergraduate programs and all i seem to pick out is that Binghamton has little emphasis on the arts (they like History more, i think). There's diversity in people, but some Bing students say that different groups keep to themselves. The area is also not city-like and also ugly with uglier weather. </p>

<p>Bing's professors have a great reputation though, this is the only reason why i'd like to go. the classroom experience is going to be better and less bull from profs. Bing is also 4hrs away by car. </p>

<p>Uni Buffalo is more diverse in people and in majors, and it meets my curiosity for architecture, tho im not sure what UB's strong programs are (besides engineering). Unfortunately i hear the school is filled with TA's in the intro courses and it's hard to get into upper level courses without a fight. UB is far, it's an 8hr drive or a 30min flight on the plane. the area is hideous but it has more things around. if UB has more sun than Bing, then that'd be a plus too. overall UB seems more entertaining and it may get me to participate more, tho i'm not so sure. </p>

<p>i don't really understand how to compare the internships offered or other things like it. How different are these services from Bing to Buffalo? </p>

<p>I don't know how my credits will transfer, and honestly i could care less right now since i'm strapped for time. </p>

<p>College is not going to determine the rest of my life, but i want to develop. learn what trades i may excel in, which will be backed by college. Have something going on for me before i graduate.</p>

<p>i wonder if i over did it? well, if i'm still indecisive by Wed i'm flipping a coin. >_></p>

2

<p>Bing is a much better school overall especially if you aren’t exactly sure what to major in</p>

3

<p>can you explain why you say that?</p>

4

<p>I’m pretty sure bing is the top rated public university in the northeast. It’s considered a “public ivy” - not along the lines of UVA but still very good</p>

5

<p>Binghamton has very strong programs in almost every undergraduate field of study, while Buffalo has many weak spots. Basically, Binghamton is holistically better.</p>

6

<p>binghamtons reputations are going down the drain, of you compare the schools programs. University at Buffalo is doing way better in terms of science, engineering and business. Bing is dying slowly</p>

7

<p>Just to clear this up for any prospective students, as far as the undergraduate business program is concerned, Binghamton’s dwarfs Buffalo’s in both quality and reputation. It is true that Binghamton lacks in the sciences and that, in both science and engineering, Buffalo would be a wiser choice. As a business major, if you want access to quality recruiters and internships, then Binghamton is the obvious and logical choice.</p>

8

<p>Buffalo’s weather does not consist of sunny days. Look at where it is! It get lake effect snow all of the time. In addition, I’m surprised people say Binghamton is dying. If you look at rankings (for what they’re worth) then Binghamton is on the way up. Their business program does kick butt, but their engineering program is not lacking in the least. Maybe some areas of the sciences (ie physics where you should really be looking at stonybrook) but engineering is as strong as ever at Binghamton.</p>