Which SUNY is best for me?

crazed
Sat, 10 Nov 2012 14:14:03 +0000

Ohtacos:

FYI - University Buffalo.
My son will be graduating from this school in May, so I think I can give you some information. For more, check out the Colleges> SUNY Buffalo Thread on this site.

All the SUNY schools have a nice bunch of kids.
Buffalo has excellent science programs and quite a selection of them. If you were to change your major for any reason, you’d still have a school with many science majors to choose form as well as numerous other majors.

City of Buffalo is not bad. South campus is in a suburban area of the city. Across from large shopping center, movies, golf course. One block over, bu the frats is a bad area. Kids know not to walk alone at night. Other than frat parties, no reason to go there. The kids seem to head out in groups and are fine. My son lived on South Campus freshman year and loved it (as most do). The shuttle bus to North Campus for classes was fine. Son never complained about it. As there is a new dorm and more hosing available on North Campus, you should not have a problem getting housing there. The North South Campus issue should not be a deterrent to applying to attending.

Buffalo is cold but so are a lot of places. Should also not be a deal breaker for a kid!!

Transportation- Easy, easy! Son flies home to LI and we fly up to visit. The airport is conveniently located. Only 10 minutes or so from South Campus. A bit further from North. I’m sure you can fly to Newark. Check out Buffalo-Niagara International Airport for schedule or do an expedia.com search suing BUF as airport. That will give you an idea of carriers. Freshman year, before son got rides to the airport, son took a cab to airport and also the subway (is that was it was) which stops right off South Campus) to the airport.

Amherst is the suburban town where North Campus is located. Very nice. While nothing is in walking distance from campus, there is an abundance of stores, restaurants, etc. up there.

Son has no complaints. Very happy with his choice. (and he got into 15 of 15 schools.) He’s had great summer internships acquired form the “job fairs” and also did research on campus. Big school, but offers many great things because of that.

Good luck to you. Nursing is a great field these days! If you have further questions, PM me or post on the SUNY Buffalo thread. I’ll see it and so will others. You can scan similar questions/answers posted. FYI_ Kids seem very happy at UB!!!