Syracuse University

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Reasons to attend and to not attend Syracuse University

To Attend

“It’s a big university, but there are so many things on campus that help you feel welcome and bring you in.”
“School spirit.”
“There’s always something going on. They have this really cool Orange After Dark program where they always have things available on weekends, like movie nights or skiing.”
“It’s a big school. There are a lot of people, so you’ll find friends.”
“It has a nice mix of academics and nightlife. It’s not just studying all the time.”

To Not Attend

“If you don’t like Greek life that could be a con. About 30% of the students are affiliated.”
“It’s cold all the time.”
“Getting here is tough.”
“You don’t always form relationships with your professors. You have to go out of your way to do it.”
“Diversity. There are lots of different mindsets but not as much cultural diversity.” [About 57% of undergraduates are White.]

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