<p>no no! this is not the case!</p>
<p>buffalo gets hit MUCH harder than this area of western new york. i live fifteen minutes from fredonia, and if you watch the buffalo news for closings, there are always many many many more in buffalo than down here.</p>
<p>they are "real winters" but they ARE managable.</p>
<p>We were at Fredonia for Daughter's audition in mid-Feb, and they had 2 to 3 feet of snow on the ground. But they're obviously equipped to handle the snow removal, and it wasn't bitter cold or anything like that. The students there seemed perfectly happy in spite of the relative discomfort and inconvenience caused by the weather. Best of all, they have a new Starbucks right on campus in the University Commons. Can't ask for much more than that. :)</p>
<p>Our experience there was extremely positive. And we're really hoping to have a reason to return to see what it's like after the thaw.</p>
<p>I agree on the students' atmosphere ; they are too busy to worry about a mound of snow ! He got in - now to make a decision .</p>
<p>UB North campus is actually in Amherst, NY and is above the major lake effect snow line.
The campus gets much less snow than Erie, Fredonia and the south towns.
There are times that Fredonia is pummeled and UB has no snow at all.
The campus has indoor connecting passageways that make winter much less of an issue for students.
Either way - Buffalo or Fredonia is nothing compared to WALKING in NEW YORK CITY in February.
Going to school in cold weather climates is great preparation for living in the Big Apple as a sidewalk pedestrian.</p>
<p>I actually attend suny Fred..The school is generally a good school. </p>
<p>Most of the above is correct. There are big lecture classes but its not bad. The bus services are paid through tuition and like said takes you around town, its about $6.25 to get to buffalo and back. The food is better than many other schools. Its not like Suny Oswego, or UBuffalo, def small but no so bad. Everyone is friendly, from professors, faculty and staff to the students.
Im just applying to what stood out to me when reading the posts. Any other questions I could try to get back to you if I remember that I registered to this..</p>
<p>KanI, do you know any Communications majors and, if so, are they happy with their professors, facilities, etc.</p>
<p>How tough are internships to get?</p>
<p>Lastly, I know all schools are party schools, but where would you say Fredonia falls in the spectrum of things.</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>How are the winters in Fredonia? Is it all that bad as everyone is saying? We are from LI and my daughter has been accepted and seriously thinking of attended b/c of the great music ed program. Do you know any Long Islanders and do they get home without too much trouble?</p>
<p>I attend SUNY Albany right now, but at home I am not far from Fredonia at all. The difference in winters between albany and back by fredonia the âsouthtownsâ of buffalo, as it could be called, is noticable. Granted, fredonia gets much more snow, but I personally prefer the winters in that area. Here in albany, the bitter cold is much more noticable because of the lack of snow. Oftentimes it gets almost too cold for snow, whereas with the lake effect near buffalo, it always stays within the snow temperate. </p>
<p>Once you get used to the amount of snow, it really isnt a big deal anymore. I was born on long island and moved to western new york in middle school. The shock was there for the first few snowfalls, but all in all, i got used to it and was happy that there wasnât as much slush, since it stayed as snow!</p>
<p>Iâm in the Musical Theatre program here at Fredonia and there are LOTS of students from Long Island and other areas of New York/the U.S. who were not necessarily used to all of the snow Fredonia gets in the winter months. Although it is an adjustment, itâs definitely manageable. Last winter two of my friends experienced flight delay issues while trying to get home for winter break, but because there are so many locals, they just stayed at our friendâs house and took a flight out the next day â donât let weather be too much of a deterrent from attending such a welcoming school with a great program! :)</p>
<p>In terms of communication majors, I do know quite a few of them. From what I have heard, they are pretty satisfied with their classes and professors, but Iâve never had an in-depth conversation with them about the inner workings of their program.</p>
<p>If you have any other questions about SUNY Fredonia or the Theatre and Dance Department, please donât hesitate to ask me! I truly love going to school here and chose to commit to Fredonia despite being accepted into other, bigger-name schoolsâŠthis was one of the best decisions I could have ever made! :)</p>
<p>Old post but wanted to comment as this school seems to be on the riseâŠ</p>
<p>Fredonia is a great school and is always listed as one of the best values in the country for public education⊠<a href=âhttp://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-universities-north/top-publicâ>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/regional-universities-north/top-public</a> . </p>
<p>There are new buildings everywhere and the campus is the most beautiful of all the SUNY schools imo.</p>
<p>It is known for its Music, Theater, Education, Business, Computer, and Speech Pathology degrees, not to discount the investment of new 60 million dollar science building. The new facilities in Science are incredible. <a href=âFredonia Science Complex | Fredonia.eduâ>http://www.fredonia.edu/sciencecenter/</a></p>
<p>A 39 million dollar upgrade to the Rockefeller Arts building is also in the works <a href=âAddition and Renovation Project | Fredonia.eduâ>http://www.fredonia.edu/rac/addition/</a></p>
<p>New state of the art dorms were also completed in 2014 <a href=âhttp://www.fredonia.edu/reslife/UVHomepage.aspâ>http://www.fredonia.edu/reslife/UVHomepage.asp</a></p>
<p>For Entrepenuers there is a business incubator that helps get new businesses off the groungâŠMany of them are tech based <a href=âhttp://www.fredonia.edu/incubator/about.aspâ>http://www.fredonia.edu/incubator/about.asp</a></p>
<p>The campus food is good with many options. Tim Hortons and Starbucks on campus as well. The picturesque town is a hidden Gem as students have about a half mile walk to the downtown area. There are ample bars of choice for socializing. I know at one point Fredonia was credited with having the most bars per capita in the country. </p>
<p>There is a Walmart, Tops, TJ MAXX, Home Depot, many restaurants, multiple plazas and local downtown shopping. Also less than 45 minutes to Buffalo and a only a mile from the waters, beaches, and boating of Lake Erie. </p>
<p>Great central location as its only two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburg, Toronto, and Rochester.</p>
<p>Hope no one is heading to Fredonia this week to audition. The Thruway is closed for over 100 miles because of extremely heavy lake effect snow. Some of the south town areas will receive up to 72 inches of snow in just a few days. Keep this in mind when looking at Fredonia. This type of weather is not uncommon.</p>
<p>Well⊠about the weather.
A lifelong (well almost) resident of western New York, alumna, and mom of a current student, I can tell you that the âSnowvemberâ storm was unprecedented in a lifetime. While lake effect snow is common, 85" events are uncommon, just check weather data on the subject. The local governments are quite equipped for the run-of-the-mill lake effect snow of 1-3 feet per event, in spite of what the governor may say. Furthermore, the campus is also well equipped for these events. Even this last one wasnât that terrible for them: while we in Hamburg received 85", in Dunkirk and Fredonia, they only had a grand total of 18". The biggest problem was that staff were snowed in where they lived and could not make it to campus, hence classes were cancelled for a couple days until they could dig out. My daughter grew up in CA, so this was absolutely foreign to her, a kind of shock and awe. I grew up here, but had never seen anything quite like this, and National Weather Service numbers prove it.
At any rate, all this means is that yes, this area of New York gets appreciable snow, but locals and the college alike are well accustomed to it. If you choose this school, be certain your student has a good solid coat and boots by mid November, although often they wonât need it much until after Christmas. There is some culture shock on the sheer amounts at first, but your student will be fine.
Honestly? This is probably why the student body here is smaller and closer knit- people see info about the weather and freak out. The net result is smaller class sizes and more individualized attention. I myself was a Music Ed major, one of the largest programs offered here, and still found this sweet ratio such that my professors had plenty of time for my concerns throughout my education.</p>
<p>I commuted to school from Hamburg, a southern suburb of Buffalo, from 1987-1991- and there were perhaps two occasions in the four years could I not make it through the weather. The âCoachâ bus system that runs from Jamestown to Fredonia to downtown Buffalo was helpful for me, being dropped off somewhere in between; downtown you connect to Grayhound to wherever else you may be going- airport or points further on. This info and tickets are available at the Fredonia box office, although the online info is confusing and purchasing in person is the way to go. Back then, you just paid your exact change fare to the driver and that was that.
A car? Nice and doable in a small community, and now that there are free shuttles to just about everywhere students might want to go, rather unnecessary! Ok, yes, this is the part where the old person complains how we walked, uphill, both ways, IN THE SNOW! Yes, I discussed the snow already so you know that is true. Hence, we didnât go far in lousy weather back then. Nowadays it is convenient and safe to take the free transit provided to the students and spare yourself the expense of a car for now. I know, explain THAT to your independent minded student.</p>
<p>To sum this up-
Yes there is weather. But this weird, rare, recent event is NOT the one to characterize this campus by; however, it is a shining example of how student services were continued throughout the localized crisis. Classes had not been cancelled like that in more than 20 years, but food services, etc, were there for the students. As even some ânecessaryâ staff could not get in, the main dining hall was in full service; nplaces like the Starbucks, Tim Hortons, and other on campus restaurants separate from the main dining halls had restricted hours, but even studentsâ caffeine fix was available during the storm.
Consequently, I think this is one reason the student body remains smaller with a small town feel.</p>