Is University Buffalo or Binghamton more suitable for me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Buffalo - SUNY
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<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>well, if i'm still indecisive by Wed i'm flipping a coin. >_></p>

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<p>Not sure where you’ve heard this but the impacted classes are at the lower levels. The class sizes are large and many students need them to fulfill gen ed requirements and/or prerequisites. They are not taught by TAs though there are TAs assigned to the lab/ recitation sections (these are like labs for the non-science courses). My D, a junior, has never had a TA teach an actual class but finds it helpful to have TAs in labs and recitations. YMMV</p>

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<p>Sometimes there are internships listed on the UB employment site, as well as workshops, but UB doesn’t find internships for students (except those majors which require fieldwork, which is a bit different). I think the answer to your question would depend on your major, which you don’t seem to know yet.</p>

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<p>UB has a transfer articulation service called TAURUS that’s accessiblt with a guest log in. You should be able to see what previous coursework will transfer in as. It’s fairly easy to use and there is a tutorial provided.</p>

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<p>Have you visited either school? I’d say that no school is going to “get” you to participate more. College is pretty much what you make of it and there definitely won’t be a lot of handholding at UB. There are plenty of opportunities though…</p>

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<p>Transfer or Freshmen???</p>

<p>UB-
Kids love it. Nice group of kids.
Area around it (North campus) is residential. Lots of shopping, restaurants, etc.
My son is currently a junior (engineering) and has had no problem getting into classes. His lectures, which encompass almost every class, are large, but they all have smaller recitation classes and labs.
Great school for the sciences- Lots of allied health besides engineering. OT, PT, Nursing, etc.
We are 8 hours by car also. Son flies. Airport is nearby. </p>

<p>BU-
Kids love it.
Great school with great reputation.
Very strong business school. </p>

<p>Either are a fine choice and will not hold you back. Keep in mind that some programs need to be started as freshmen (?) and you may not be able to transfer into them, or will need pre-reqs/ You can call the schools about that. </p>

<p>My son was also accepted to UB and BU. Bing was his first choice between the two, but UB has the stronger engineering program (and a local student at BU told him not to go there for math/engineering.) He made the right choice for him. Buffalo has been great with great experiences. Given a different major, I’m sure Bing would have worked out well for him as well.</p>

<p>Do you have any idea of major. This would really help in the decision making process.</p>

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<p>hey University at Buffalo is way better. Ive been to both schools and binghamton sucks for science. transfering to UB was the best choice i ever made. uB all day =]]</p>