Albany or Buffalo? Please Help!!!!

orchestramom
Sat, 17 Apr 2010 09:27:37 +0000

Definitely visit both, if you haven’t already. This may very well turn out to be a “fit” decision for you more than anything other single factor.

My D is a happy soph at UB, and also takes summer classes at UAlbany (we live in the Capital District). I agree with sk8rmom’s description of UB, but UAlbany has many plusses as well – particularly its access to the NYS Capitol and a wide variety of internships in related fields. Buffalo is much bigger than Albany and has the highest concentration of international students of all the SUNYs, which lends a different vibe to the campus community. UB’s law school is well regarded, and I believe also offers a combined 6-year program. Both schools have a significant number of commuter students, but UB seems to have more of a sense of community. Albany used to hold the dubious crown of biggest party school; that has moderated some in recent years. Both have relatively convenient access to interesting, quirky neighborhoods. Albany has a great music scene, and there is a high concentration of college students in the region (seven colleges/universities in the Capital District). Both have two campuses and shuttle busses that connect the two. Basketball is big at Albany, football rules at Buffalo. Since you’re from Rockland County, one factor you should also consider is distance from home, if that’s an issue for you; it’s a hike to Buffalo, easier to go home on occasional weekends from Albany.

Contratulations on two good choices, and good luck!