<p>I will be going to university at buffalo for spring 2015 session. I am an international student. I will be majoring in civil engineering. I am not very familiar to cold weather though I like cold. I wanted to know more things about the university.
Like,
Hows the reputation of the school in new york state?
Will it help me to get into top grad schools like cornell, NYU, Columbia?
Hows engineering @buffalo?
Furthermore, some advice (on anything) by experienced people or the students studying there would be really appreciated
THANKS :) </p>
<p>UB is the largest of the SUNY schools, one of four “flagship” universities in the system. Engineering is well regarded, with breadth (12 undergraduate degrees) and depth (USNWR rank of 65 overall for engineering undergrad). Civil engineering is particularly well regarded. As part of a large university, you also have the advantage of considerable academic choice.</p>
<p>Graduates attend the schools you list and many others. Where you go is up to how you do, and UB engineering can get you there. Since you mention Cornell, we recently attended their engineering open house, where they listed UB among the primary destinations of their own undergrads. That is to say that UB is well regarded in the engineering community.</p>
<p>The school is large, and diverse. International students are about 17% of the population. There’s an activity, club, internship opportunity for just about anything. The school’s strength is research, and there are plenty of research opportunities for undergrads. But, as such a big school, it’s also possible for you to get lost - it’s largely up to you to take advantage of what is offered and get involved.</p>
<p>Buffalo is cold in the winter. The wind is apt to be more of an issue than the snow, but there’s plenty of each. All of the academic buildings are interconnected, so you can pretty much avoid the outdoors on a given day if you choose. At the same time, there’s a great ski club and lots of outdoor fun if you like. Last winter was tough, though it was tough everywhere in the east last winter.</p>
<p>The city is (in my experience) more midwestern that northeastern in feel. Over the last 50 years, like most midwestern cities, Buffalo has encountered considerable challenges, but the city has very recently received substantial investment in areas such medicine and solar energy. The city has a lot to offer, and it’s pretty easy to get off campus.</p>
<p>You may not find a lot of student feedback on this site. It’s typically prospective students and parents (I’m a parent – I have one at UB and another looking at schools now). A few schools assign a current student or two to provide feedback, but UB doesn’t seem to do that. But if you have questions on specifics, ask away.</p>
<p>Congratulations, and good luck to you as you start next semester.</p>
<p>ohh thanks alot buddy :)</p>
<p>Hi Firedemon82-</p>
<p>I’m a parent of a recent UB engineering graduate. Son picked UB though he was accepted at all schools he applied to. Great engineering program and over the years of my sons attendance I’ve met many others who knew of the program and had a family member that graduated from UB engineering.</p>
<p>UB has many opportunities to succeed, get experience on campus and help you obtain summer internships. They have a fall fair each year to meet prospective employers. You will likely not get an internship between freshman and sophomore years, but expect one the next two years. The fair is also used for employment and son had several job offers by November/December before graduation (in May). Stay focused and keep up with your coursework. Good grades help with the internships. Join the engineering clubs and try to find experience on campus if you can.</p>
<p>UB is best known for it’s health sciences and engineering programs. </p>
<p>The classroom buildings are all connected so you can travel inside corridors to get from one class to another and not go outside once you are in that area. They have a union, bookstores, CVS, hair salon and more right by the academic buildings. </p>
<p>There are buses from the dorms to academic area (called the academic spine) and to off campus sites. </p>
<p>You will be fine. UB is a great choice.</p>