Syracuse University (SU)

My best advice is to always be open to trying new things. When I was abroad I did things that I never would have done in the US and it made my experience so much better. You do have to be careful because crime still occurs overseas (I got my bag stolen in the last 2 weeks of my stay). Do as much as possible in the time you are there because its an experience you can never fully get back. The food is delicious, the people are friendly and the country is beautiful. Just enjoy!

It snows a lot in Syracuse. The rigth clothes are NOT heavy sweaters. Get medium/light clothes for indoors and bundle up heavily when going out, i.e. get a good jacket and scarf/mittens. For those coming from a warm climate, here's a tip about mittens. You need the thick ones. Get the closed mittens not the ones with separate fingers since it traps heat more. There are ones that will let you expose your finger-tips for tricky handling jobs. Also, a car will help you discover Syracuse and the area better. Buses are god, but you're limited. If you can, get a car! Onandaga Lake, Beaver Lake, Thousand Islands, the wineries, football games, b-ball games...

MAke sure that you are aware of the positives and the less so when you are choosing the university. With Maxwell school in Syracuse you will get the best education and you will probably like the atmosphere in the school. Do not expect a terribly interesting city and be ready for a challenging winter time.

Learnt to become independent.Interact with people from various walks of life and various cultures as they will teach you more than anything you learn in a classroom.Follow your own pace.

Buy your tickets during off peak seasons and in advance. Also look out for special promotions like tax free week end to go shopping at the mall.

The woman I lived with was absolutely amazing. Her food was delicious and she took care of us like we were her own children. She did our laundry every day and provided us with anything we needed any time of day. It was a wonderful experience. The only complaint I had was the distance from the apartment to the center of the city. Buses did not run all night and cabs were pricey.